Quotes from letters and
evaluations concerning BootCamp

Jim Gaull, Church Planter, Abottsford BC
"I was stretched, challenged and led to focus my mission. Thank you so much for your help. This has been a huge answer to prayer for our team."

Church Planter, New York
"I came tired and found this surprisingly refreshing and encouraging ... appreciate your commitment to our internal growth and heart attitudes."

Dr. Gregory B. Ballard, church planter, Middletown, Ohio
"Throughout all of the theological education that I have acquired over some 15 years, nothing has been as helpful and practical as this workshop. Not only will this information be useful in planting new churches, but many of the concepts will allow me to better serve the historical church that I'm presently serving more effectively. With little modification and African American participation as presenters, coaches and speakers, this workshop can be used to bring significant church plants to the African American conununity.

Robert Hosmer, Coach, Lynnwood, Washington
"Observing the energy and passion of each of the presenters in the day sessions and worship hours as well as the personal times with them affected me deeply. They have modeled the kind of ministry I want mine to be."

Matt Warren, church planting team leader to Paris, France
"You are beautiful people! I am returning home refocused, inspired and feeling well served."

Hal J. DeBoer, church planter, Manhattan, Montana
"These four days will change my life forever. For the first time in 21 years of ministry I feel like I have something tangible to bring into reality what is deep within me. The fustrations of stumbling around can now be replaced with the vision of direction. I just didn't know how to do what I've wanted to do. Now I know how to do it. Thank you for your labors."

Pat Hanley, Church Planter, Casper, Wyoming
"This BootCamp should be mandatory prior to every church plant. I tried without it and until now, did not feel there was adequate training for me. I now know that this was untrue. My Jesus will not be disappointed because, for Him, I am now better prepared to fulfill the call He has placed upon my life."

Sally Yates, Church Planter's wife, Orange Park, Florida
"We originally did not want to attend, because we could not see how it would help us as cell church planters. However, our Home Missions team insisted that we come, for which we are now very grateful! The information that we came away with was truly helpful and adaptable to our situation, but the thing that was helped the most was our marriage relationship, through communicating and focusing better."

Sally Rogers, Church Planter's wife, Galesurg, Illinois
"I can't say enough about the quality and spirit of this BootCamp. I will forever be changed. Thanks for being real presenters. Thanks for organizing it so well. Thanks for feeding my mind and my spirit. Thanks for the sensitivity that caused you to uplift us and encourage us through the Word and focus groups after a long, hard, productive day."

Mike Sinteff, church planter, Marietta, Georgia
"The biggest plus is the very fact that my wife was invited. We have grown closer together in God's call on our life; Teresa has 'really caught' the vision. She feels an equal part in the ministry. This is a great, great blessing. Thanks."

Armin Jahr, Church Planting Director, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
"Exceeded my expectations .... A very powerful time together in Christ ... Best thing going for church planters."

Dan Johnston, Church Planter, Omaha, Nebraska
"We enjoyed the interdenominational experience. Having a variety of presenters, rather than just one person is great. It helped get me focused and aware of what needed to be done and what to do first, both quite helpful for my personality type. Setting the price to encourage the spouse to attend was great, the long term benefit will be good, because it helps her feel more a part and more understanding at the same time."

Arlin Hill, Jr., Church Planter, Portland, Oregon
"I felt the week was intense, yet in a comfortable atmosphere. A few times I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to take all the information in, but by Wednesday afternoon, I felt I had good grasp on what it was going to take to implement the processes. I really appreciated the availability of the staff and the coaches during the week."

Chuck Loftis, Church Planter, Rapid City, SD
"Having never had the benefit of a bootcamp experience under my belt when planting before, I can now more confidently approach this process knowing what I can do and what God will do."

Diana Wagner, Church Planter's wife, Columbia City, Indiana
"A very good experience-helped formulate some plans and goals. Very inspirational to see people from so many denominations and backgrounds come together for a common goal!"

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