Doug is back at Mission del Sol to help our campus look it's best.

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Gloria is back as half of the duo that is helping Mission del Sol shine.

has established a name for himself as a professional musician in the East Valley for over 15 years. Starting at church, Smith grew up in Arizona and attended St. Andrew the Apostle in Chandler and later St. Thomas the Apostle in Phoenix where he learned about singing in the choir and grew to love Sacred Music. He attended Northern Arizona University to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 2013 and was Music Director at NAU’s Newman Center. Smith has sung with many choirs around Arizona including the Phoenix Chorale, Sedona Academy of Chamber Singers, Sonoran Desert Chorale, and North Valley Chorale. In the summer, he has the privilege of being the Assistant Music Director at the Arizona Magic of Music & Dance in Fountain Hills. Smith has been the Music Director at Mission del Sol Presbyterian Church since 2015 where he leads the adult and bell choirs. Smith also has a private music studio and founded the Community Choir of Arizona in 2018 which he directs. Smith enjoys long walks with his adopted dog-daughter, Stella, playing board games, and baking delicious treats.

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relocated to Arizona in 2021 after 30 years of living in Colorado. She is an educator by training, but has been an administrative assistant for the past 15 years. She adores her husband and 2 grown kids, feels God's love through His creation, and when not at work, she is likely reading, riding bikes or playing with her dog Tucker.

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was born in South Korea, earned her master's degree in mathematics education in 2014 from Northern Arizona University (NAU) and undergraduate degrees in piano performance and mathematics, both obtained in 2012 from NAU. She was the recipient of a full scholarship for her graduate and undergraduate degrees at NAU. She studied with Dr.Frank Scott, Ms. Rita Borden, and Ms. Elizabeth George for piano and organ performances, respectively. Juhee has also performed as an accompanist for a number of years with the Women's Chorale, Shrine of the Ages Choir, Curry Summer Camp, Suzuki Strings Program from NAU, and the Master Chorale of Flagstaff. Juhee was a featured performer in the Ardrey Memorial Auditorium Grand Opening Gala Concert and in the International Boys and Men's Choral Festival. Ms. Park is currently teaching advanced math classes (AP Calculus) at Hamilton High School, and she has taught math classes at NAU, Community College, and BASIS charter school.

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is excited for the opportunity to walk alongside your families in faith, nurture spiritual growth, and help create a welcoming space for all generations to encounter the love of Christ.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Studies from Grand Canyon University, and has been blessed to serve in various ministry and early childhood education roles throughout the Phoenix area. Her previous roles include Director of Youth and Family Ministry at both Ascension Lutheran Church and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley, as well as Assistant Director at Prince of Peace Preschool in Phoenix. Each of these experiences has deepened her love for faith formation and strengthened her passion for serving children, families, and the church community. At the heart of her calling is a commitment to care for the least, the lost, and the little. She believes in the transformative power of God’s love and the importance of fostering a church environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and nurtured in their faith journey. On a personal note, Jessica is married and the proud mother of two beautiful boys who keep life joyful and busy. Her family cherishes time together, love being active in their church, and seek to live out their faith with grace and gratitude.

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