The Old Paths ministry began in the fall of 2003. Their name was suggested by Lamar Rackley and is based on Jeremiah 6:16 - ...Seek Ye the Old Paths..and Walk There in...
Though young in age, they collectively bring more than 40 years of experience singing Christian Music. They have been blessed with four top 30 songs in the Singing News charts along with countless others within the top 80. The Old Paths were nominated as a top 10 Horizon Group of the year in 2008 and are currently nominated as a top 5 Horizon Group for 2011 by Singing News Magazine. To date, The Old Paths have released 10CD projects and 3 DVDs.
Not only have the Old Paths been a mainstay in gospel music, but they are associated with and perform at & for the Georgia Baptist Convention, Dr. Jerry Vines Evangelism Ministries, Alabama Baptist Convention, various Pastor's conferences and meetings, and various community events.
The Lord has used Doug's testimony to reach drug addicts of every age and give hope and encouragement to parents, grandparents, and friends of substance abusers. Tim's testimony has reached many lost church members and even Christians that are not serving God as they should. Jeremy shares his testimony as a statement that even entertainers within Gospel Music can be lost, and never know of whom they sing about. Though large in stature, Daniel brings with him a gentle and meek spirit that exuberates each time he stands to minister.
The Old Path's mission is to uplift, encourage, minister, and present the gospel through music, testimony, and God's word.
Meet The Guys...
Doug Roark
Doug has been singing for a number of years, and came to The Old Paths after singing with the Rowlands from Morristown, TN. Doug has sung with 2 different quartets prior to The Old Paths and has been involved in music ministries at several churches. He is originally from Greensboro, NC,but makes Athens, GA his current home. Doug was saved on Father's Day in 1992 in East Point, GA.
POSITION: Baritone/M.C.
WIFE'S NAME: Andrea
CHILDREN: Douglas, Brandon, Brittany
CHURCH: New Haven Baptist Church, Athens Georgia
FAVORITE GROUP: Kingdom Heirs
FAVORITE SONG: Forever Changed
FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER: His Mother Jacqueline Roark
FAVORITE MALE SINGER: Tim Rackley
LIFE VERSE: Hebrews 12:1-2
FAVORITE QUOTE: "The clearest mark of a mans true character is how he treats those he does not need."- Junior Hill
FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Matlock and CSI style dramas.
FAVORITE BASKETBALL TEAM: UNC Tarheels
FAVORITE PASTIME: Going to the mall with my family.
Jeremy Peace
Jeremy has been singing since the age of six, and has travelled with several groups, including The Kingsmen Quartet from Asheville, North Carolina. During his tenure with the Kingsmen, Jeremy was nominated Top 10 Young Artist and Top 5 Horizon Individual for 2006. After many years on the road though, Jeremy was saved August 24th, 2008 in the back of the Old Path's bus. He and his family reside in Rome, Georgia.
POSITION: Tenor
WIFE: Jennifer Rose
CHILDREN: Abigail Rose and Rachel Kaylin
CHURCH: Ft. Payne Family Worship Center
FOOD: Sushi
SONG: "He Gave Me the Well"
FAVORITE GOUP: The Hinsons
FAVORITE MUSIC: Classic Country
FAVORITE QUOTE: "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it,
but because by it I see everything else". - C. S. Lewis
FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities:
the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Tim Rackley
Tim was raised in a pastor's home all of his life. He was saved at the age of 17. His father, Lamar Rackley, has pastored the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for 20 years. Tim has been around Gospel music since the age of 5. Tim has sung in different groups and choirs throughout High School, and during College he traveled with a quartet out of Tennessee Temple University. Prior to joining The Old Paths Trio, Tim sang for 3 years on the road with The Rowlands out of Morristown, TN.
POSITION: Lead
WIFE'S NAME: Scarlett
CHILDREN: Brianna, Watters
CHURCH: Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville, GA
FAVORITE FOOD: Italian
LIFE VERSE: I John
FAVORITE SONG: I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy
FAVORITE GROUP / MUSIC: Southern Gospel as a whole
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Our dignity is not in what we do but in who we are" - Unknown
Daniel Ashmore
Daniel, who is from Southaven, MS., has been singing since the age of 17. He was born again at the age of 13, and unlike the other guys, he was saved from the very sins the other group members were saved through. He has two siblings; a brother, Raymond, and a sister, Amanda. Daniel attended Ole Miss University to obtain a degree in music education.
POSITION: Bass
CHURCH: Carriage Hills Baptist Church
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza
LIFE VERSE: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
FAVORITE SONG: “That I Could Still Go Free”
FAVORITE GROUP / MUSIC: The Cathedrals/Southern Gospel
FAVORITE QUOTE: "Peace is not the absence of problems; it is the presence of God in the midst of your problems." -Ben Farrell
