Phil Parnell - Co Executive Director
Phil is the son of a pastor so he is no stranger to ministry. He’s always had a heart to follow God with everything in him. As a lover of the Word, he has searched the scripture with true diligence. He is a teacher who is overjoyed to release people into the fullness that God has for them. God placed a tender compassion within Phil that runs deep and he is gifted in administration and the prophetic.
After studying for a number of years in various colleges in Bible and music and Phil is well prepared to impart God’s heart to others. In the past he has led 20 plus years in men's groups, have been a worship leader, church building administration and church board of directors. Phil has been Co-Director of River Gate Healing Rooms, and Co-Senior Leader of Benchmark Ministries.
Sheila Parnell - Co Executive Director
Sheila Parnell has a great desire to release people into their God given destiny. With a joyful passion she lights a fire in the hearts of those around her, spurring them into a deeper relationship in Christ. She has a God given mandate to “Father” this generation of believers into a maturity in Christ.
Currently, Sheila is Co-Senior Leader of Benchmark Ministries. She is on the Aglow Mid-Columbia River WA South Area Team and has been serving as Interim The Dalles Aglow President. Sheila has served as NW Regional Assistant Director of Healing Rooms (IAHR) and Co-Director of River Gate Healing Rooms.
Sheila and her husband, Phil, have 4 children and 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. They reside in The Dalles, Oregon