At the tender age of 18 Arden Gist sat in jail for a year. During that year Arden began to read the Bible,even to the degree of a day. Still desiring understanding Arden attended Theology school in South Carolina for 2 years. Quickly realizing the power of God, Arden began to author One Word: Complete Change. Demonstrating how he was changed by the word. Hoping to see that change occur in other's lives. Arden Gist the New Jersey native wants people to go to Heaven. Dedicated his life and purpose towards that mission.