Meet the Team
Carson Aaron
Originally from Quitman, Arkansas, Carson Aaron is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist. He has been playing music in churches since he was a child and first started playing the upright bass with his dad’s bluegrass band at the age of five. At age 17, Carson joined the award-winning bluegrass band from Branson, MO, “Southern Strings” with whom he made his first appearance on stages at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO, and at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass Festival. At eighteen, he signed a management deal with Pearce Entertainment in Dallas, TX to write and record music. God used Carson’s brief time in the music industry to show him the purpose for which God created music, to reflect God’s beauty and to communicate the truth. He followed God’s leading to Bob Jones University where he graduated with a degree in Ministry and Leadership and performed with the university’s bluegrass group, “BJUgrass” from 2019 to 2023.
When Carson isn’t playing music or ministering in the local church, he also enjoys writing, reading, and competing alongside his family in national cooking competitions, but he most enjoys using his talents and abilities to serve the church through music, speaking to teens, and writing songs that teach the truth about God.
Brinly Tekiele
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Brinly Tekiele was raised in Brighton, Michigan where she attended Tri-Lakes Baptist Church and graduated from Wixom Christian School. With a contagious love for music and an impressive voice from an early age, she started taking piano and voice lessons when she was in first grade and served in her local church as a member of the choir and orchestra. After graduating high school, Brinly attended Bob Jones University where she pursued a Visual Studies and a minor in Biblical Counseling. During her last semester at BJU, Brinly became a member of the university’s bluegrass group, “BJUgrass”. Driven by her desire to glorify the Lord with her talents, she joined the Steve Petit ministry team in May of 2023. When she is not traveling with the team, Brinly enjoys making art and music, traveling, reading a good book with a cup of coffee, going thrifting, spending quality time with her friends and family, but she has found that using her gifts and talents for ministry is what brings her the most joy, and prays that she will be able to continue to use her abilities to further His kingdom in however the Lord calls her to serve.
Kierston Curling
Kierston Curling was born and raised in a missionary household in the Rio Grande Valley. Her father, Chago Curling, serves as a pastor and principal at Macedonian Christian Academy. At school, she immersed herself in the arts, where she found her love for performing through participation in choir and drama. This exposure ignited a passion for singing, and she embraced opportunities to use her voice in various ways. Throughout her education, Kierston also learned the value of serving the Lord with her life, which further fueled her desire to make a positive impact. Now, Kierston is taking a gap year from studying at Bob Jones University to become a teacher. With her upbringing centered around faith and serving the Lord, Kierston aspires to inspire her future students and make a difference in their lives, sharing her love for the arts and faith in the Lord. Kierston loves her family and friends, and always enjoys a good conversation. Like Brinly, Kierston enjoys any opportunity she gets to work with children's and youth ministry while traveling with the team.
Jack Ritter
From Robbins, North Carolina, Jack is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. At ten years old, Jack picked up a bass and started playing with a small church group at local nursing homes and churches. At age 12, he started taking banjo lessons and quickly worked his way into music circles at Clyde Maness’ music barn. After highschool graduation, he attended Emory and Henry College, where he played football as an inside linebacker. Jack also attended North Greenville University, playing football as well. He has won first place at several local fiddlers conventions, including Theron Caviness banjo player of the Year award twice. When not playing music, Jack enjoys watching football, fishing, and playing Minecraft.
Savannah Lacy
Savannah Lacy from Rexburg, Idaho has been in music ministry from an early age. She began playing violin at the age of three and quickly became involved in local church ministry with her family. Growing up, Savannah was involved in piano competitions, chamber groups, summer violin camp, teaching violin to young students, and leading as concert master in the school orchestra program for 7 years. She was selected to play with IMEA All-state Honor Groups for 4 years, NAfME NW in Portland, OR, and the Idaho Falls Youth Symphony for 5 years. Savannah attended Bob Jones University where she studied Violin Performance. During her time at BJU, Savannah was introduced to bluegrass music and quickly showed herself to be a very capable fiddle player. In her free time, Savannah enjoys anything outdoors which includes snowboarding, skiing, and mountain climbing. “I love what God is teaching me through Steve Pettit Ministries about how He will use my talents, strengths, and weaknesses when I surrender them all to Him.”
Luke Bomar
From Greenville, South Carolina, Luke Bomar is a bassist and pianist. He has been a musician his entire life and has been playing Double Bass for six years. Luke graduated high school in 2023 and is planning to attend Bob Jones University in the future. He played bass in his high school symphony and band at Bob Jones Academy, and played a semester with the Bob Jones Symphony Orchestra. Luke hopes to pursue a career in music in the future. He is glad that God’s plan is established above mans’, and that God is good and faithful to His people.