Ministry Music Group

Welcome. We are glad you are visiting. If you are meeting Tender Mercy for the first time, we are a Southern Gospel Trio from a small coastal community called Otway, North Carolina established in 1997.

Our names are Jeff Lewis, Debbie Lewis and Melodie Parnell. Also singing sometimes with us is Kayla Lewis, daughter of Jeff and Debbie. Our home church is the Smyrna PH Church. We love the Lord and pray our lives reflect His spirit.

Jeff Lewis: Owner, song writer, Lead & Tenor. Jeff and Debbie have been married for 24 years (Dec. 26th) he is originally from Marshallberg, is one of 5 boys and one girl born to Mary Bell and Earnest Grant Lewis. He loves fishing, movies and the Carolina Panthers. He was born on Dec. 25

Debbie Lewis: Co-owner, song writer, Alto, booking agent; originally from Harkers Island, is one of 3 girls and one boy born to Molly Louise and Gene Springle. She loves music, teaching & technology and shopping! She was born on May 20.

Melodie Parnell: song writer, Soprano & Alto, Correspondent; Originally from Otway, is one of two girls and two boys born to Audrey and James Parnell II. She love scrap-booking, sending people cards, babies and collecting cow Memorabilia. She was born on March 4. Tender Mercy can be booked by calling Ministry Music Group at 910-897-6138.