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| Westview Baptist Church
Opp, AL
Senior Pastor Scott Ferguson
"First was the backstage pass every night. This was a tremendous time of getting people familiar w/ our church and what they should do in there new walk with Christ. We appreciate that there were no surprises during our crusade week. Everything was just as you said it would be."
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| Pine Grove United Methodist Church
Opelika, AL
Pastor Mark McCarty
"This event not only had a huge impact upon this region (with more than 500 people making decision for Christ), it also raised the evangelistic "thermostat" in our Church. Having seen so many people experience new life in Christ, there is now a passionate desire to see others have this same encounter. Our people are reaching out and inviting like never before."
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| Cornerstone Baptist Church
Inverness, FL
Senior Pastor Greg Kell
"From your office staff to the athletes to your personal mentoring and involvement, we have seen God at work in every phase. In the five nights we had approximately 3,500 in attendance and recorded 234 decisions, almost half of which were from people with no local church connection. It has also open doors with several school principals who are now inviting us to partner with them in other endeavors because a relationship has been formed."
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| Cornerstone Baptist Church
Charlotte, NC
Senior Pastor Eddie Thompson
"When you consider how to spend money and time for outreach and missions perhaps you should ask what impact you expect it to make. Much of what we do as churches produces such little fruit. So, in a day when evangelism seems to be at an all time low, I cannot help but be amazed at the results of our May '07 Strength Team Crusade."
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| Jackson Free Methodist Church
Jackson, MI
Senior Pastor Doug Langford
"I hold Mike Hagen and the Strength Team in the highest regard. Their heart for Jesus, excellent program and positive attitude impacted our entire community. I don't believe I have ever come across a ministry where I have seen greater authenticity and teamwork as they served our Lord together...and as we partnered with them."
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| Avon Wesleyan Church
Avon, NY
Senior Pastor Dan Jones
"This event gave the church a common cause to rally around developing a spirit of excitement and participation. Around 75% of the church participated in one way or another. You will enjoy having them in your church."
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| Light of the World Christian Center
Topeka, KS
Senior Pastor Greg Varney
"We have had Mike Hagen and the Strength Team in our church to minister on several occasions. Mike and the team members always come with a genuine heart to serve and they really connect with people of all ages. They always seem to deliver more than they promise, and we always look forward to having them back."
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| Abbotsford Christian Assembly
Abbotsford, BC
Senior Pastor Mitch Borrows
"The school assemblies were power-packed and were received by our secular educators with much warmth and appreciation. Our church family was amazed each night as they saw hundreds of people going forward and accepting Christ."
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| Victory Worship Center
Americus, GA
Pastor Warren Alfred
"We at Victory Worship Center received a wonderful blessing while preparing for and hosting the crusade. Our members came together in unity to complete the various tasks necessary for a project of such magnitude, and this provided sweet fellowship for us as we worked side by side!"
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| First Baptist Church
Port Charlotte, FL
Pastor James Kibelbek
"I have had many well known evangelists with me in my 28 year tenure at the Church, but non have exhibited a greater commitment and desire to see people won to Christ than did Mike and his Team."
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| Aberdeen Christian Fellowship
Aberdeen, SD
Senior Pastor Jon Droege
"I would recommend Mike Hagen after extensive communication and time spent together during the Strength Team Crusade week, in a very positive and unreserved fashion. His willingness to serve and work cooperatively was evident all the way along; and his God given gift of evangelism was very demonstrative and effective."
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| Faith Christian Family Church
Warrington, MO
Pastor Terry Robers
"I highly recommend them because they do much more than feats of strength. They operate strongly as evangelists. Our recent outreach saw 648 responses to the altar call! They exceeded our expectations."
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| First Baptist Church
Lafayette, LA
Pastor Perry Sanders
"First was the backstage pass every night. This was a tremendous time of getting people familiar w/ our church and what they should do in there new walk with Christ. We appreciate that there were no surprises during our crusade week. Everything was just as you said it would be."
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| South Gate Church
Fort Collins, CO
Pastor Kevin McGinley
"The crusade also brought our churches together in greater unity. As we worked together and saw the fruit of our labor, it drew us closer and we will see lasting fruit from our ongoing relationships. When it comes to the Strength Team the benefits far outweigh the costs. First of all, the costs are relatively low for a crusade of this magnitude. The team doesn't charge anything....Our crusade was very cost effective. I strongly encourage you to invite the Strength Team to your city! You, your church, your community, will never be the same!"
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| Wekiva Assembly
Longwood, FL
Pastor Gregory Freeman
"You ministered with great poise and evangelistic fervor. Not only is our church rejoicing over the huge number of decisions made for Jesus Christ, but behind the scenes working with you on-on-one was nothing short of a delight. Pastors many times encounter all kinds of difficulties working with local ministries, but you, Mike were a tremendous blessing."
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| Church of the Harvest
Boise, ID
Pastor Mark Bryan
"We saw hundreds ofpeople respond to the call to salvation, as we networked with many business, community, and school leaders. We had the support of school officials, law enforcement, and even the Governor's office sent out letter of support. The principal of the largest school in the state said this was a 'must do' school assembly and that he was encouraging his peers to be sure and book it next time around."
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| Celebration First Assembly of God Church
Waterloo, IA
Pastor Don Cox
"No ministry will work harder to win souls for Christ with a beautiful spirit in your church than their team. When they put on a performance in the school assemblies, some principals and superintendents are overjoyed at the tremendous turn around and attitude of the kids in their school after the teams performance."
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| Westside Baptist Church
Gainseville, FL
Pastor Gary Crawford
"The Strength Team is a group of men of integrity. The team has blessed our church and community and we've seen our greatest number of professions of faith of any evangelistic effort."
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| First Assembly of God
Cedar Rapids, IA
Pastor Larry Sohn
"Having traveled as an Evangelist for a decade and being a senior pastor for nineteen years, its currently my pleasure to endorse "The Strength Team." Mike Hagen and his team come with a professionalism and enthusiasm worthy of their call. Their servant heart and love for God is refreshing."
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| Gloryland Harvest Church
Radcliff, KY
Pastor Jacob L. Pearman
"The character of each member of your team was truly above reproach. We had nothing but good reports from all of the schools that your team was in. As a pastor in a local community of our size that is very important when we bring in guest ministers. Looking forward to the next time we can win souls together for the kingdom of God."
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| Restoration Church
Spartanburg, SC
Pastor Tony Cribb
"Through their dynamic crusades we saw hundred make decisions for Christ. With a new and intense approach to the Gospel, lives were changed! The passion these men displayed was truly a blessing to everyone that attended the crusade."
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| Prairie Avenue Christian Center
Hayden, ID
Pastor Edward Hoit
"Mike and his teams are committed local church men. They understand local church and strive to come along side the local pastor and leadership, serving them in every way possible. They are an absolute joy to work with, whether sharing in the excitement of lives touched by Christ, or just working through suggests and needed adjustments to complement the flavor and ministry of the local church."
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| New Covenant Fellowship
Kalispell, MT
Pastor Don Burleson
"Not only did we see many come to Christ and make re-commitments to serve Him, we also saw a renewed vision in our church to see people come to Christ. If you are looking for a way to reach your community with the Gospel then I would encourage you to take a look at Mike Hagen's Strength Team."
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| Foothills Christian Fellowship
El Cajon, CA
Pastor Mark Hoffman
"His (MIke) faith is naturally contagious. His love and devotion to Jesus are evident in everything he does. Mike is also a very powerful communicator of God's Word. I have personally witnessed his ability to inspire and motivate people of all ages in church meetings, school assemblies, and large crusades."
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| Valley Christian Center
Lewiston, ID
Pastor Jesse Wilkinson
"We recently had Mike Hagen and the Strength Team for a five night crusade. The results were tremendous. There were 440 decisions for Christ. Three families have started attending our church and are making Valley Christian Center their home church."
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| First Baptist Church of Kissimmee
1700 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, FL
Tim Wilder
"Many People were won to Christ and were baptized. The whole experience was great for the lost and for our church. It brought us together to serve as a body and it energized us."
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Westside Baptist Church
207 Robertson Road South, Murrat, Kentucky
Glynn M. Orr
"Two things stand our about the strength team. First, is their desire to work as servants to the pastor and the church where they are holding the crusade. You never have to worry about what they are going to do or about them leaving a bad impression with those they come in contact with while in your church and city. Secondly, is their ability to reach a segment of the community who would probably never attend church....."
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Cascade Hills Baptist Church
Columbus, Georgia
Pastor Bill Purvis
"If you are burdened about the lost people in your community, I hope you will consider Mike Hagen and the Strength Team as one proven way to reach them. They will honor the Pastor, serve the church and reach the lost like few other ministries that I know of."
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Clark Fork City Church
Missoula, Montana
Pastor Steve Valentine
"Mike and the members of the Strength Team served beyond our expectations. Your hearts to serve the local church was very evident and your zeal for the lost was contagious. I have heard some say that this type of ministry was for the 80's, but I can attest that seeing over 4,000 people come through our doors and seeing close to 1,000 of them come forward to the altar call tells me that it is a ministry for today!"
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Evangelical Free Church
Canon City, Colorado
Pastor Jim Thulson
"Over 1,000 people not only made decisions, but filled out response cards....in addition to the significant response of individuals was the deeper unity between the churches. Unity had been growing among our churches but this gave us a tangible way to flesh out that unity and see God move in great ways."
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Holiday Baptist Church
Pastor Albert Byrd
"Mike, his office staff, and his team of athletes will come to serve the Lord and you. You will experience the humility of Christ and the joy of the Lord as you work with them.....if you will follow the advice of Mike, and the team, and the leadership of the Lord, marvelous things will take place."
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Valley Christian Center Fellowship
Gardnerville, Nevada
Pastor Leo Kruger
"Not only were hundreds saved and rededicated to the Lord, but also the church was encouraged and built up as they worked in various areas. The unity of the people coming together was very valuable." |
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Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene
Pontiac, Michigan
Pastor Marin Hodge
"I was called to pastor this church 12 months ago and was discouraged to find a church that was dying a slow death. A church that once ran over 150 had dwindled to about 45 senior citizens.....God has blessed our church more than we could have imagined. Our church has grown 60%. Two Sundays after the crusade our little church of 45-50 had 94 in morning worship. The new people that have started attending our church are excited about having a relationship with Christ." |
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Kalamazoo Valley Family Church
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Pastor Jeff Jones
"Wow, what a difference they have made at our church! We have had Mike and his team here with us three times in the past five years. Their ability to connect with our community through school assemblies and their nightly crusades has been awesome. We're confident that Mike Hagen's Strength Team will inspire your congregation to do whatever it takes to reach more people for the Lord." |
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Lebanon Chapel Christian Fellowship
Lebanon, Oregon
Pastor Keith Stroup
"With a strong emphasis on follow-up, our church has seen 25% increase in attendance for 2002. We have seen newly saved families added and other people added through their networks....another positive result of having the Mike Hagen Strength Team was their influence to an ongoing development of trust relationship between the faith community and the public sector in our area. The love of God and the spirit of humility exhibited by the team contributed to "bridging the gap," so to speak, in tearing down some preconceived ideas or misconceptions about "the church" of the 21st Century." |
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Calvary's Love Ministries
Hopewell, Virginia
Pastor Rocky Shearin
"Our church of less than two hundred people almost single-handedly did all of the planning, preparation and financing. It was work. But we pulled together and God used the crusade to share the gospel with many people. Some of those who came are still active in our church today." |
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