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"I wanted to thank you and the staff at Temple Baptist Church and Crown College for the invitation to the conference (Independent Baptist Friends International). I really enjoyed myself and look forward to returning again in the future. Being there helped me to prepare the way to step down from my church and liberal denomination, and now the Lord has opened two doors, one as a Baptist missionary and the other as the pastor of a fundamental church in my region. Be much in prayer for this matter.
Thank you again for your time and dedication, you have been a true help to me."
A pastor from Pennsylvania
"I have never attended a meeting in which my heart and spirit have ever been so stirred. God moved mightily in all of the services and the partnerships that were developed to accomplish world evangelism were a tremendous blessing. I am planning on bringing as many from my church as I can next year so that they can experience something that is not typical in our movement. May God richly bless as truth, friendship and world evangelism moves forward."
Jimmy McMillan
Pastor, Seven Oaks Baptist Church
South Boston, Virginia
"I am thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful meeting. To be with so many brothers and sisters in Christ who share the same passion for honoring God and reaching the lost was so encouraging. For me personally, the Independent Baptist Friends International meeting was like a taste of Heaven on earth."
John Jones
Pastor, Congleton Baptist Church
Congleton, England
"I don’t believe I have ever attended a meeting in which the Spirit of the Lord was as evident as during this conference. Each service was both a blessing and a challenge. We look forward to next year’s meeting with great anticipation."
Tommy Raley
President, World Baptist Fellowship Mission Agency
Arlington, Texas
"This theme is right on the mark! It will be an enduring rallying point for years to come."
Abb Thomas
Founder, Master Ministries
Milford, Ohio
"All we can say is thank you, thank you, thank you to all who participated! You helped refresh the two of us from Connecticut."
John Ludka
Pastor, Community Baptist Church
Groton, Connecticut
"I don’t have adequate words for all I want to say about this meeting! What a wonderfully blessed time! I was so blessed by the powerful preaching, the genuine spirit of fellowship, a common goal – world evangelization. Simply a tremendous meeting!"
Scott Caudill
Pastor, Canaan Baptist Church
Lawrenceville, Georgia
"Thank you for the opportunity to preach in the Independent Baptist Friends International meeting. I was honored to have a small part in this vision for Independent Baptist people. I am blessed to be a product of your ministry. I was encouraged by each session and challenged by each message. If I can do anything to assist or encourage, please don’t hesitate to let me know."
Chris Edwards
Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of South Charlotte
Matthews, NC
"That was a great conference! The preaching was outstanding, and the spirit was focused on the theme of “Truth, Friendship, and World Evangelism.” It was a joy to my heart to renew fellowship with so many I have known over the years. Thank you for having the courage to stay true to the vision God has given you."
Mike Allison
Pastor, Madison Baptist Church
Madison, Alabama
"What a great vision, great spirit, and a great meeting!! The challenge is very great, but we do serve a great God. Surely this is the beginning of a great and mighty effort under God to accomplish His task. I do want to continue to be your friend in getting the gospel to the world."
Dan Gray
Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church
Smithfield, Virginia
"Thank you for what you have done to encourage world evangelization. I appreciate the emphasis on reaching the world. It is essential for every believer to catch that same fervor. My heart was tremendously blessed."
Brad Boruff
President, Golden State Baptist College
Santa Clara, California
"The Independent Baptist Friends International meeting was such a blessing. I am grateful for your obedience to the Lord. This was, without a doubt, the best conference I have ever attended! The Lord spoke to my heart and I’m confident those who attended feel the same way. Thank you for your burden for Truth, Friendship and World Evangelism."
Roger E. Pauley
Pastor, Cranberry Baptist Church
Beckley, West Virginia
"...The best preaching I’ve heard in any meeting. It wasn’t just because of the quality of the speakers, but because of the theme - Truth, Friendship, and World Evangelism. “
Charles Keen
President, FirstBible International
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
"My heart was stirred to do more for our precious Saviour in the days ahead. I am thankful for the presence of God's Spirit and blessing upon the Independent Baptist Friends International meeting. The preaching was uplifting and the sessions were helpful."
Jonathan Comer
Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church
Lewisburg, West Virginia
"God bless you for your efforts to encourage Independent Baptists to continue in "the heritage of the servants of the Lord" as we press forward with Christ and His gospel in this needful hour. This meeting was used of God to strengthen and stir my heart."
Tim Cruse
Pastor, Shining Light Baptist Church
Monroe, NC
"The Independent Baptist Friends meeting was such a great encouragement to me! I truly enjoyed the Spirit-filled services and training sessions. I cannot stop talking about the things I have learned. We have already set aside next year’s dates. I hope to bring my family and my church staff with me."
David Gamble
Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church
Hartselle, Alabama
"I don’t know when I have ever enjoyed a meeting as much as this one. What a freedom, and yet a holiness in the meeting! My heart was stirred to lead out church into soul-winning endeavors that I believe God will bless. I also want us to do more for world evangelism than we have. I am already excited about next year's meeting."
Steve Roberson
Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church
Chattanooga, Tennessee
"I could not agree more with my friend, Dr. Raymond Barber: 'The Independent Baptist Friends meeting was the best conference I have ever attended.' It 'seemeth good to the Holy Ghost' that Baptist friends from around the country and around the world joined together in Powell last week for the cause of world evangelism."
Terry Hamilton
Attorney, Lighthouse Legal Ministries
Ashtabula, Ohio
"What an impression God has left on my heart. On a ten-point scale, I give this meeting a ten without hesitation. May God be glorified by this beginning of what He has done in highlighting Truth, Friendship, and World Evangelism. When I arrived home in California, I began sharing with my wife all that had happened. I believe she thinks I will never calm down."
Dr. David Smith
Fellow Helpers Ministry
Beaumont, California
"I do not have the words to tell you how much I appreciate the honor of speaking at the Independent Baptist Friends meeting. It was one of the best I have ever attended; there was such a sweet spirit in the meeting. I thank God for the wisdom He gave Clarence in the planning and preparation for this meeting."
Dr. Bobby Roberson
Pastor, Gospel Light Baptist Church
Walkertown, North Carolina
"How can one describe the joy, hope, and encouragement engendered at the Independent Baptist Friends International meeting? It was a defining moment for fundamentalism in America and around the world. Never before in my ministry has there been such a gathering and such an outpouring of the Spirit."
Dr. Raymond Barber
Pastor Emeritus, Worth Baptist Church
Fort Worth, Texas
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the independent Baptist Friends International meeting. We enjoyed the week immensely and were greatly challenged by every message and session."
Dr. Mike Edwards
Pastor, Heritage Baptist Church
Woodbridge, Virginia
"What a privilege it was for me and my associate to be a part of the meeting! The preaching was encouraging, the music honored Christ, and the fellowship was strengthening. How wonderful to hear great men of God who have been my heroes in the ministry since surrendering my life to preach the gospel as a teenager. How encouraging to see my generation (The Timothy Generation) follow in the great Independent Baptist heritage we have been given. We look forward to attending this meeting again next year."
Jonathan Blankenship
Pastor, Laurel Baptist Church
Charlotte, North Carolina
"I was stirred in my heart, challenged, and encouraged. This was a meeting I have prayed for several years for. I am now 80 years young and am determined to do all I can for the cause of Christ in the rest of my days. I am renewed in my Spirit."
Tolbert Moore
Evangelist
Lawrenceville, Georgia
"I am grateful to have spoken at one of the sessions at the Independent Baptist Friends International. I know that everyone who attended shares my feeling that God was in it. BIMI had a booth in the exhibition area and we are appreciative of the opportunity."
Dr. James Ray
President, Baptist International Missions, Inc.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
"Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this conference. I want you to know that I have made plans to emphasize world evangelism in a greater way at Bible Baptist Church. This new web site is an incredible tool that will help so many people! Thank you for following the Lord and hosting this conference."
Tom Green
Pastor, Bible Baptist Church
Radcliff, Kentucky
"This conference was refreshing because there was a spirit of unity and love. Our fundamental movement needs this conference. It was a blessing because the conference was Christ-centered. The preaching was a great blessing because the preachers did not have an agenda, they had a cause!"
Luis Ramos
Pastor, Bible Baptist Church
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
"Thank you so much for the Independent Baptist Friends Meeting. The Lord used this meeting in my life in a great way. It was very evident that His hand was upon each service and session. I was a blessing to be “home” at Temple Baptist Church and Crown College. "
Joel Bixler
Pastor, Temple Baptist Church
Lenoir, North Carolina
"This wonderful meeting was such a tremendous blessing to me and the men that came with me. We have returned home with an even greater desire to reach the lost and God has given us direction on specific things to do from the meeting that will help us in reaching the world with the gospel."
Ben Graham
Pastor, Blessed Hope Baptist Church
York, South Carolina
