“I believe the readings (in Voices of the Faithful) provide insights from the missionaries that helped (our church) understand many of the things they are experiencing. I found it most helpful to me in my own devotional life.” Gary Rodgers, pastor of First Lockhart Baptist Church, Texas

“Giving this book away (as gifts) made for one of my best Christmas memories.” Julie Crowell of Hopewell Baptist Church, Monroe, North Carolina

Joyce Morse of Northside Baptist Church in Douglas, Ga., reports: “After Ms. Bessie, an 80-something-year-old lady received her (copy of Voices of the Faithful), a couple visited her the next week.  The husband said, ‘Ms. Bessie, I see your Voices of the Faithful on the table.  Have you had a chance to start reading it yet?’  She gave him a steely look and said, ‘Done read it.’  She couldn't put it down.”

“(As a result of our church reading Voices of the Faithful), our designated offerings for missions increased by $5000 this year, which is significant.” Donald Payne, Forest Lake Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa, Ala.

“We purchased Voices of the Faithful for each family in our church. The book is wonderful! Everyone who read it was moved to pray for our missionaries. This year I preached through the themes of the book.” Larry Redding, pastor of Glen Hope Baptist Church, Burlington, N.C.

“My 83-year-old mother and I read the stories and are inspired and encouraged by such a mighty work of our heavenly Father in and through the lives of missionaries around the world. It is wonderful to hear and see God at work and then to participate with prayer. The stories fit right in with the Week of Prayer, too!  God bless you.” Linda Castleman, Niceville, Fla. 

“The study material that Beth does each month really helps the reader to focus quickly and get more out of the month’s writings. The devotions help us see God at work in practical and faithful ways and to get to know Him better.” Sarah Fitzgerald, Director of Missions Ministries, First Baptist Church of Belleview, Fla.

 “Thank you for such a great means of informing us about missions. I have used several stories as sermon illustrations.” John Bohrer, pastor, Antelope Home Fellowship, Red Bluff, Calif.

“Our church has become more sensitive to missions around the world (because of Voices of the Faithful).” Angie Quantrell, WMU and Missions Director, First Baptist Church of Union Gap, Wash.

“Our church did use many of the resources on the Web site. The short video updates are great. With the video updates, the missionaries and their people groups became more real to us and added fuel to our desire to pray for them.” Cindy Estes, Director of Women and Singles, First Baptist Church of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla.

“Over all we believe (Voices of the Faithful) has helped increase missions awareness and has especially helped make missionaries real people in the minds of our church members.” Paul D. Eaton, Missions Director, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Inverness, Fla.

“As we’ve read Voices of the Faithful, world missions has become prominent in many of our minds and hearts. This ‘heart for missions’ is being shared regularly, and our church will be increasing Cooperative Program giving by 2% in 2007 and our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal by 5%.” T. Wayne Price, pastor, First Baptist Church of Sonora, Texas

“As we began our study, we also read about the opportunity the IMB offers to churches to adopt an unreached people group. Our church has become a prayer partnerplus church with a people group in the Pacific Rim. We have experienced fresh excitement as we are researching this people group and praying that churches be started among these people.” Becky Illingworth, Women’s Ministry Leader, Community Baptist Church, Royse City, Texas

“What I think was helpful in the Voices of the Faithful facilitator’s guide was the introspective way the questions were framed to apply the book, not just to worldwide missions, but to our daily lives.” Clairann Haney, Oak Harbor Baptist Church, Oak Harbor, Wash.

“I found myself in tune to praying for missionaries throughout the day.” Melanie Thompson, Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church, Hayesville, N.C.

“Voices of the Faithful is an excellent tool to help people see the real life of a missionary. It also helps us to be more aware of the needs of people around the world.” Sherrill Holloman, WMU Director, Heritage Baptist Church, Dothan, Ala.