Truth Circles Ministry Vision and Spiritual Preparation Message

Date: August 15, 2025
Participants: Arielle Noel (speaking), Gary Sheng (recipient)
Location: Voice message
Duration: ~12 minutes
Context: Comprehensive ministry update and vision-casting message from Arielle to Gary during ongoing caregiving for Marcus's father Michael, revealing Truth Circles as the foundational ministry model for Truth in the Wild movement

Executive Summary

This profound voice message captures Arielle Noel at a pivotal moment of ministry clarity and spiritual maturity, synthesizing months of trials, European travels, and caregiving experiences into a comprehensive vision for Truth Circles as the foundational model for Truth in the Wild ministry. Speaking during the ongoing care of Marcus's father Michael following his complex cancer surgery, Arielle demonstrates remarkable spiritual insight in recognizing their recent challenges as divine preparation for leadership. The message reveals Truth Circles as an exclusive, structured ministry model combining elements of group therapy, spiritual formation, and community building, designed to attract VIPs and celebrities before broader expansion. Arielle positions herself as the primary facilitator using her gift of exhortation, while acknowledging continued spiritual warfare and financial testing as confirmation of their calling's significance.

Key Themes and Discussions

Divine Timing and Trial-Based Preparation

Recognition of Delayed Launch Purpose:

"And, you know, Marcus and I, I now know that why it hasn't launched yet was because we had to go through all of this. We had to be married. We had to be able to take care of a parent."

Ministry Qualification Through Experience:

"We have to be able to minister to all types of people, right? Like, all walks of life. And I feel like we've done that."

Spiritual Warfare as Confirmation:

"Also, kind of, like, there's like so much warfare. But, like, you know, what's beautiful is we met with my mentor a week ago."

Divine Timing Framework:

• Sequential Preparation: Marriage, caregiving, and ministry experience as prerequisites
• Universal Ministry: Developing capacity to serve diverse populations
• Warfare Recognition: Understanding opposition as validation of calling
• Patience in Process: Accepting divine timeline over human urgency

Intensive Caregiving Experience and Spiritual Growth

Medical Care Learning Curve:

"You know, like, I've had to learn how to change wound dressings, you know. Marcus and I have been on top of his meds and making sure he gets to his appointments."

Psychological Dynamics with Parents:

"And, you know, not to mention you're dealing with, like, your parent who ultimately, you know, knows more than you in some capacity. However, it's like, you gotta meet them in the middle."

Communication Challenges:

"So, like, psychologically, you know, even helping him when it comes to his recent speech impediment because his tongue is, like, now stuck to the bottom of his mouth. So, try talking like that."

Spiritual Ministry in Crisis:

"However, God is good. We prayed with him. He was open to prayer. We anointed him with oil. All praises. Like, we are growing and growth is painful."

Caregiving Ministry Framework:

• Technical Skill Development: Learning medical procedures and medication management
• Psychological Navigation: Balancing respect with necessary care leadership
• Communication Adaptation: Working through physical limitations affecting relationship
• Spiritual Integration: Bringing prayer and anointing into healthcare context

Truth Circles: Core Ministry Model Development

Historical Foundation:

"Marcus and I started with this. This is the first thing we did, bro. We got pictures from, like, 2020 in the thick of COVID, like, eight, nine of us at a park."

Original Simple Format:

"We had instrument sound bowls, like, nothing too crazy, right? But just enough, you know, to go out there, meditate together, pray with one another, share a quick message, and commune."

Structured Conversation Integration:

"And now, you know, Enrico has, we've been talking for some time now around Zen Circles training, and I want to incorporate that training so that that can ultimately be a structured conversation for truth circles."

Biblical Rebranding:

"I know he has, like, different archetypes, magician. I want to change that to, like, biblical names. Of course, add prayer, of course, like, really make it like a group counseling session."

Truth Circles Framework:

• COVID Origins: Pandemic-era outdoor gatherings as foundational model
• Simple Sacred Elements: Sound bowls, meditation, prayer, and communion
• Structured Integration: Professional group facilitation training adaptation
• Christian Contextualization: Biblical language and prayer integration

Exclusive Launch Strategy and VIP Attraction

Invitation-Only Model:

"Like, it can be in nature, it can be at the Soho place, it'll be exclusive, right? It won't be like one of those things where, like, open invite, I don't think we start off that way."

Celebrity Targeting:

"But I know, like, celebrities, like, quote, unquote, important people, VIPs, will pull up, and they'll want to be a part of these truth circles."

Viral Exclusivity Strategy:

"And they're going to be like, yo, have you been to a truth circle? You got to get invited. Like, that's how it's got to start. And then it can expand."

Beautiful Physical Spaces:

"They're going to see what we built, like, just in the real world. Like, we're not just out here, like, kumbaya, like, just hippies, like, no, we're going to have beautiful places where we meet."

Exclusive Launch Framework:

• Scarcity Marketing: Invitation-only access creating demand
• VIP Priority: Targeting influential people for early adoption
• Word-of-Mouth Strategy: Relying on exclusive experience to generate interest
• Physical Excellence: Beautiful spaces distinguishing from casual spiritual gatherings

Arielle's Gift of Exhortation and Ministry Calling

Recognition of Core Gifting:

"And this goes into my gift of exhortation. Like, in my own journey, of course, like, we can do everything."

Connection Specialty:

"However, like, what am I really good at doing? And that's connecting with people."

Personal Fulfillment in Ministry:

"Like, I've been, I talked to Ian recently, he was like, this is so helpful. And I love to do it. I love to do it."

Group Setting Focus:

"So I want to do it. I want to do it in group settings. I want that to be a revenue generator, but not in a, like, super business way, but, like, donation for people to, like, be involved in a truth circle."

Exhortation Ministry Framework:

• Gift Recognition: Understanding personal spiritual gifting in encouragement
• Connection Expertise: Natural ability to facilitate meaningful relationships
• Fulfillment Alignment: Personal joy matching ministry calling
• Revenue Integration: Sustainable ministry model through donations

Structured Conversation and Time Management

Time Boundary Setting:

"However, it gives people the opportunity to express their truth, but in a structured manner. It's not like someone comes and takes up 45 minutes of the freaking, you know, time span."

Mutual Learning Environment:

"But it allows people to get to know one another. It allows even the facilitator, the leader, to be able to express themselves, and people can, you know, learn with them."

Leadership Accessibility Critique:

"A lot of the times in these bigger congregations, it's like, you know, if they're not a Gary Shang, or if they're not an us who can go straight to the leader, you know, a lot of the times there's no connection or personal time between, you know, the big pastor and that churchgoer."

Structured Format Framework:

• Time Equity: Preventing monopolization of group time
• Mutual Vulnerability: Leaders sharing alongside participants
• Accessibility Solution: Creating pastor-participant connection opportunities
• Democratic Participation: Everyone having voice and learning opportunity

Church Model Research and Tribal Structure

Union Church Investigation:

"And, you know, like, we even heard of this church out here called Union Church. And they have a beautiful model. And I would like for us to check it out and just kind of take some notes."

Ministry Matching System:

"But it's not so much like the spiritual gifts questionnaire, but they kind of, like, test people, like, if they could be in the parking lot ministry, you know, taking care of the cars, or if they want to be in the marriage ministry."

Small Group Program:

"They'll go through a six to seven week program. And, you know, if they can make it, they can. If they can't, you know, all good, nothing, like, they won't be pressed out for it."

Tribal Vision Confirmation:

"However, it's like the big, you know, the big church, then broken down into smaller groups, which is what we've all been talking about, right? Tribes."

Church Research Framework:

• Model Investigation: Studying successful church structures for adaptation
• Ministry Placement: Systematic approach to member engagement
• Flexible Commitment: Low-pressure participation encouraging consistency
• Tribal Architecture: Large gathering broken into intimate community units

Spiritual Warfare and Financial Testing

Bank Account Restriction:

"Also, the credit union that I bank with that, like, I've been leveraging and using, they restricted my account for seven days now."

Divine Trust Building:

"Like, can you imagine what God is allowing to do? Like, He is, even though we have money in there, He's like, no, you guys are going to trust that you guys are taken care of."

Pattern Recognition:

"Like, we were in Atlanta, no power. Then we come here, no access to funds. It's like the Most High is showing us, like, what is going to happen."

Character Development Through Trial:

"But it's just like those little things. It's like, dude, like, when we're on the way to something, like, so big and beautiful, like, it's these things that strengthen you, that help you to endure, that produce perseverance, that produce character."

Spiritual Warfare Framework:

• Financial Testing: Access restrictions as faith-building exercises
• Trust Development: Learning dependence on divine provision
• Pattern Discernment: Recognizing systematic challenges as preparation
• Character Formation: Understanding trials as strength and perseverance builders

Revenue Model and Sustainability Planning

Donation-Based Ministry:

"I want that to be a revenue generator, but not in a, like, super business way, but, like, donation for people to, like, be involved in a truth circle."

Scalable Growth Model:

"And, you know, that model will just continue to grow."

Content Creation Potential:

"Like, however, I'm even open to filming it and it being, you know, with the consent of whatever people choose to do, the ones that want to be filmed."

Family Office Funding:

"That's going to continue to help, like, our family office thing, which, in turn, ultimately is what we want to use to fuel Truth in the Wild more."

Sustainability Framework:

• Values-Aligned Revenue: Donation model maintaining ministry integrity
• Organic Growth: Expanding based on demand and quality
• Media Integration: Optional content creation for broader reach
• Strategic Funding: Family office development supporting ministry expansion

Recognition of Ministry Preparation Completeness

Marriage Prerequisite:

"We had to be married."

Caregiving Qualification:

"We had to be able to take care of a parent."

Universal Ministry Capacity:

"We have to be able to minister to all types of people, right? Like, all walks of life."

Gary's Supporting Role:

"And, you know, thanks to you, brother, who has done a phenomenal job helping us."

Preparation Recognition Framework:

• Relational Stability: Marriage as foundation for ministry partnership
• Service Capacity: Caregiving developing servant leadership
• Universal Compassion: Experience enabling ministry to diverse populations
• Team Appreciation: Recognizing collaborative preparation process

Truth in the Wild Brand Development

Real World Demonstration:

"Two, truth in the wild is, like, it's community. They're going to see how we dress. They're going to see how we talk. They're going to see what we built, like, just in the real world."

Professional Distinction:

"Like, we're not just out here, like, kumbaya, like, just hippies, like, no, we're going to have beautiful places where we meet."

Movement Identity:

"Like, this is us. This is our ministry. And it's a movement, you know?"

Starting Point Clarity:

"And I think that's where it starts."

Brand Framework:

• Lifestyle Integration: Faith demonstrated through comprehensive life presentation
• Professional Excellence: High-quality spaces and presentation standards
• Movement Building: Beyond individual ministry toward cultural transformation
• Foundation Setting: Truth Circles as launching point for broader impact

Future Content and Documentation Plans

Transcription and Writing:

"And I will be transcribing this and taking parts of it to write about too."

System Development with Tim:

"I need to get back with Tim and get that system going."

Family Priority Acknowledgment:

"But of course, we've just been so focused on family as we should."

Ministry Fruit Connection:

"And it's all been supporting us in our fruits for ministry."

Documentation Framework:

• Content Creation: Converting voice insights into written materials
• System Building: Collaborative content development with team members
• Priority Balance: Family caregiving taking precedence over content creation
• Integration Recognition: Understanding family service as ministry preparation

Personal Revelations and Vulnerable Sharing

European Travel Significance

Post-Europe Trial Recognition:

"As you know, right, we're being stretched. And I want to say that, like, ever since Europe, we've just been going through a lot back to back."

Spiritual Attraction Understanding:

"So, I just wanted to share, like, what you wrote is true in terms of, like, what it will naturally attract. And it'll attract people that are on the path to that, right, to that final form of, like, they're just seeking."

Holy Spirit Recognition in Seekers

Divine Work in Hearts:

"And that's when you know the Ruach, the Holy Spirit is working on them because they know it's, like, not enough."

Institutional Religion Acceptance:

"And again, it's not for everyone, right? There's still going to be people who love institutionalized religion. They love the traditional aspects of going to a church with four walls."

Crisis Management and Faith Response

Near Breakdown Moment:

"They gave me a lot of crap yesterday. I almost blew up."

Faith-Based Perseverance:

"But I'm going to go again today in faith."

Divine Protection Understanding:

"It's like the Most High is showing us, like, what is going to happen. Like, that's what's going to happen."

Key Quotes and Memorable Declarations

On Divine Timing:

"I now know that why it hasn't launched yet was because we had to go through all of this. We had to be married. We had to be able to take care of a parent."

On Caregiving Intensity:

"That word, it's so interesting, that word is not enough to exemplify how hard it is. It is so challenging to go from taking care of yourself in your normal rhythm and then stopping your life to make sure your parent is healthy."

On Truth Circles Foundation:

"Marcus and I started with this. This is the first thing we did, bro. We got pictures from, like, 2020 in the thick of COVID."

On Exclusivity Strategy:

"And they're going to be like, yo, have you been to a truth circle? You got to get invited. Like, that's how it's got to start."

On Personal Calling:

"However, like, what am I really good at doing? And that's connecting with people."

On Spiritual Warfare:

"Like, can you imagine what God is allowing to do? Like, He is, even though we have money in there, He's like, no, you guys are going to trust that you guys are taken care of."

On Ministry Identity:

"Like, this is us. This is our ministry. And it's a movement, you know?"

On Character Development:

"It's these things that strengthen you, that help you to endure, that produce perseverance, that produce character. You know, that's a holy, that's a scripture."

Conclusion

This profound voice message reveals Arielle Noel at a moment of exceptional spiritual clarity and ministry vision articulation. Through the crucible of intensive caregiving for Marcus's father, combined with their European travels and ongoing spiritual warfare experiences, Arielle has synthesized years of ministry preparation into a comprehensive Truth Circles implementation strategy.

The message demonstrates remarkable spiritual maturity in recognizing delayed timing as divine preparation rather than frustration, understanding that marriage, caregiving experience, and universal ministry capacity were necessary prerequisites for their calling. Arielle's vision for Truth Circles as an exclusive, structured ministry model that attracts VIPs and celebrities while maintaining authentic spiritual depth represents a sophisticated approach to contemporary ministry challenges.

Most significantly, the message showcases Arielle's evolution into the primary operational visionary for Truth in the Wild, with clear understanding of her gift of exhortation and natural ability to facilitate meaningful connections. Her integration of professional group facilitation training with biblical foundations, combined with a sustainable donation-based revenue model, reveals careful strategic thinking aligned with spiritual calling.

The ongoing spiritual warfare experiences, particularly the seven-day bank account restriction, demonstrate both the magnitude of their calling and their growing faith maturity in recognizing divine testing as preparation for greater responsibility. Arielle's ability to maintain hope and vision during intense caregiving pressures while simultaneously developing comprehensive ministry strategy evidences exceptional spiritual and practical wisdom.

This message serves as both ministry manifesto and personal testimony, revealing Truth Circles as the foundational model through which Truth in the Wild will impact culture, beginning with exclusive VIP communities and expanding through organic word-of-mouth growth rooted in authentic spiritual transformation and excellence in presentation.