Received Ministry Testimonials of CIM

“We really enjoy getting your newsletter every month! What a relief hearing from like-minded believers in this crazy town! Although we aren’t in a position as of yet to offer our financial assistance, we lift you up in our prayers…God Bless & keep up the good work! ”
- Written testimony from a family in Concord, NC

“I am very impressed with your newsletters and the work that you are doing with your ministry! ”
- Written testimony from a family in Charlotte, NC

“God bless you, David, and we wish you God’s best for 1998. You have a great work to accomplish and as you have always said, ”God has a plan for your life”…we are praying        for your lovely wife, Traci and trust that she is well. Please keep us informed in what is  happening in your ministry! ”
- Written testimony from Forrest L. Turpen, Executive Director for Christian Educators Association International based in Pasadena, CA

"I enjoy your newsletter each month - Well Done! Thanks for the “Site of the Month” article telling your readers about WRCM’s Web site.  Thanks Again and Keep Up The Great Work! ”
- Written testimony from Ken Mayfield, General Manager of the Contemporary Radio       Station/Ministry WRCM 91.9FM for the Charlotte and surrounding communities.

"We are enjoying feeling a part of your much needed ministry.  Continue to grow and continue letting Christians know that we can make a difference in today’s world ! ”
- Written testimony included with donation from family in Mooresville, NC

“My wife and I are praying for you.  Keep Fighting the good Fight ! ‘Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction. (2 Timothy 4:2)’ P.S. I enjoy your (ministry) newsletter. It’s a great help! ”
- Written testimony with donation from family in Concord, NC

“Thank you so much for responding to God’s call to preach and start such a needed ministry as   Christian Impact Ministries - I will be praying for you from now on! ”
- Verbal testimony from a church member at Forestbrook Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, SC following the last evening service.

“We have both enjoyed and been blessed by your preaching and the testimony of the work God has called you to do through CIM.  We will be praying for you and Traci.”
- Verbal testimony received following one of the evening services from a couple who had been visiting Forestbrook Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, SC in recent weeks prior to the  Christian Life Conference. 
Praise Report! The Pastor’s wife, Linda Shriver, shared with us the following testimony as we left the church on the last night of the revival: “The husband (referring to the visiting couple, he is not a Christian) came up to me tonight after the service and said, ‘I have heard a many a’ preachers and pastors preach the Word, but it wasn’t until this week of services that I now feel like I am beginning to understand what it means to be a Christian.’ ”  The visiting couple attended each of the four evening services.

“Thank you for sending me the CIM ministry/family testimonial package…Your ministry   newsletter is great  - it is the kind of newsletter every community should have…Please keep in   touch!  We look forward to working with  you in the future. God bless you and your wife   and your ministry.”
- Barbara Collier (Field Director for the Center for Reclaiming America at Coral Ridge Ministries in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida); Verbal testimony left on CIM answering machine while Traci and I were in South Carolina; we had met her in Charlotte in August '97 at the Grassroots Seminar hosted by the Center for Reclaiming America.

“I see your ministry as an ‘equipping ministry’ …and that is so vitally needed today! ”    
- Verbal testimony of newsletter recipient in Kannapolis, NC

“We really enjoy your newsletter…thank you for your ministry! ”
- Verbal testimony from a co-worker with Traci in Charlotte, NC

"What a vitally important work for families…thank you for answering God’s call to begin such a unique ministry for our community…it is so desperately needed today! ”
- Verbal testimony of a Friendship Baptist Church member in Salisbury, NC following a presentation on the mission work of CIM.

“I am very impressed by the wonderful work that you and Traci are doing for the Lord, and I pray   that He will continue to expand your ministry and strengthen the impact you are having on the Christian community…May God richly bless you in all that you do! ”
- Gary Bauer of Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. received via a personal letter in response to a CIM testimonial package delivered to him via certified mail earlier this year.

"Thank you so much for coming and sharing a message with our church…I was moved by your message…several (church members) have described your message as “Challenging!”  We will continue to pray for you and your ministry.”
- Written testimony from Pastor of West Corinth Baptist Church in Mooresville, NC following the opportunity extended to supply preach.

"Thank you for the work you are doing for the Lord…May God continue to bless you in His ministries.”  
- Written note from friend in New Bern, NC with a donation

"May God bless you in this work.”
- Written note with a donation received from a family in Mooresville, NC

“I have appreciated your newsletters.”
- Written note with a financial donation from family in New Bern, NC

“We love the newsletter - it is so informative! (My husband) has used portions in Sunday School lessons and I’ve used some information in my newspaper column."
- Written testimony from family in Monroe, NC

“A letter to the editor was submitted in the New Bern newspaper, the Sun Journal, regarding our newsletter article detailing the ‘Ellen Coming Out’ episode and the identified sponsors. An (very kind) endorsement testimonial was then provided with CIM’s mailing address.”
- Written testimony from a family in New Bern, NC

“We love the newsletter - it is so informative! (My husband) has used portions in Sunday School  lessons and I’ve used some information in my newspaper column." - Written testimony of a family in Monroe, NC
(Special Note: This was the young lady who had shared testimony in her newspaper column regarding the impact of CIM in her life).

“I am thoroughly impressed with your ministry and the monthly newsletter!”
- Verbal testimony of a family in Kannapolis, NC

"I am thankful for your newsletter …it keeps me informed as I know I need to be.”
- Verbal testimony of a family in Kannapolis, NC

“I stood back and listened while you and your wife shared testimony of your ministry and the events that you have both been through…I told my mother, ‘There’s a rare site in our day and time…a young man willing to sacrifice his career for the sake of his call to ministry…if he is that committed to the Word, then I know he must attend a church that is committed to the Word as well’…I have read your material from cover to cover and am very impressed with the uniqueness of this ministry - it is so desperately needed today.  Please add me to your mailing list and know that I will be praying for you! ”  
- Verbal testimony shared during via a phone conversation following their initial   introduction to CIM at the Cottonstock ’97 festival in Kannapolis, NC

“As you shared testimony of your ministry, and knowing what you and Traci have been through, God’s Spirit impressed upon my spirit to share with you this message, ‘Stand upon My Word …Uphold My Truth! "
- Verbal testimony from a member of Centerview Baptist Church (Kannapolis, NC) following a CIM presentation during a Sunday evening service

“Keep up the good work, for God knows that you are doing His will by doing what He has asked you to do…Just put your trust in God and everything will work itself out in God’s own time."
- Written testimony from a family in New Bern, NC

“You are touching lives that you may never know about …”
- Verbal testimony from a family in Kannapolis, NC

“Thank you for sending  me your newsletter…we really appreciate it.”
- Note/card received from a family in Gastonia, NC

"We need more ministers who would be willing to stand up for God’s righteousness …leaders who would set an example for others in the body of Christ.”
- Phone conversation with student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX

"You are a unique ministry doing unique work for His unique people.”
- Phone conversation shared from a ministry leader in Texas

"Thank you for remembering us and sending your newsletter…we really appreciate it.”
- Note of testimony received from a family in Friendship, WI

“Thank you for sending  me your newsletter…”
- Note of testimony received from a family in Winston-Salem, NC

“Thank you for your ministry and sharing God’s Word with me …  I have been out of church for over three years and I felt the Lord convict me of this the very first day I met you and learned the testimony/mission of  your ministry…I am thankful for your ministry.”
- Verbal testimony from a family in Concord, NC

“I found your address today on a copy of “You Can Make A Difference” and decided to write  you…I pray that God is blessing you, your family and your ministry.”  
- Letter of testimony received from a family in Fort Worth, TX

"We keep enjoy keeping up with you through your newsletter…I am also writing to request a  couple of folks to be put on your mailing list (both are Pastor & his family)… thank  you both so much for being obedient to the Father.  Your blessings reach further than  you know.”
- Letter of testimony received from a family in  New Bern, NC