The Executive Course in Volunteer Ministry Development Testimonials

"This is an incredible Jesus-filled conference. It was a wonderful time of personal worship and Bible Study combined with excellent professional development and training."
Deirdre Martin
Regional Director Carolinas Region, Operation Chirstmas Child

"A wonderful blend of practical and biblical instruction."
John Chinelly Jr.
Assistant Pastor, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale

"Even with 35 years of experience with volunteers in both secular and ministry fields, I have learned a better way. The knowledge and tools learned will have major impact on my life and ministry, as well as advance the cause of Christ."
Mike Magnuson
Regional Missions Director, Awana Clubs International

"This is a prayer covered, content-rich, inspiring-full course! Thanks!"
Rick Schluep,
Relationships Manager, Great Lakes Region, Compassion

The Executive Course changes your paradigm of thinking about volunteers. Do not hand over the sacred keys of your ministry to just any volunteer-Practice High Impact principles!
Patti Garibay,
National Executive Director, American Heritage Girls

"I thought I was coming to a volunteer training and mobilizing course, what I actually came to was a seminar that had far wider impact than simply managing and mobilizing advocates. This has impacted various spheres of my professional and personal life and for that I am grateful. If you are willing to transfer these lessons to your life first, your own heart first, then this will be a turning point in your life and ministry."
Bo White, Food For the Hungry

"ECVMD presents all of the essential elements needed for a strong, logical and effective volunteer ministry. As a new director of volunteer development, I needed an accelerated learning curve. This course gave me exactly what I needed! Thanks!"
June Kenny
Dir. of Staff & Volunteer Development, North Ridge Church

"Having succesfully directed a 400 kid ministryfor 6 years, I thought I didn't have a lot to learn - I was wrong. I highly reccomend this course."
Anne McCain
Regional Volunteer Manager, Food for the Hungry

"Our entire church staff attended and our ministry will never be the same."
Susie Grade
Director of Children's Ministry, Pathways Church

"The Lord used these principles to redirect our ministry to volunteers in ways that will change peoples lives for eternity."
David Wall
Development Director, Union Gospel Mission Spokane

I am challenged to let my passion for Jesus transfer more into my work and interaction with people more than ever."
Amie Gosselin,
Communications Advisor, Operation Christmas Child Canada

"I leave the course refreshed, challenged, motivated and passionate to serve our volunteers in a new and innovating way."
Adam Henry
Teams Ministry Director, Food For the Hungry

"ECVMD is an incredible resource for any organization looking to take their volunteer program to a new level. A great seminar that combines biblical priciples and practical information."
Amy Carter
Director of Volunteer Services, Abundant Lives Christian Center

"The Executive Course in Volunteer Managemet opened my eyes to a whole new view of my role and showed me practical things to implement to make a greater impact for the kingdom."
Shelly Laverty
Director of Ministry Mobilization, Centennial Community Church

"For an organization that is just starting a volunteer program, this seminar is a must!"
Carla Doss
Volunteer Coordinator, Barberton Rescue Mission

"This should be a requirement for all pastors and ministry leaders in our nation's seminaries and Bible colleges."
Al Pittman Jr.
Senior Pastor, Calvary Worship Center

"It's by far the best seminar I've ever attended. Thanks for centering all that you do on the Lord."
Suzette Gregg
Director, First Care Crisis Pregnancy Center

"The Exeutive Course is about ministry. It is about discipleship. It should be required coursework for every pastor."
Dean Kuest
Worship Pastor, Central Christian Church

"To a person, my team members, they were excited, energized and envisioned for developing volunteer ministry. That's excactly what I'd hoped for. They get it!"
Mark Tuggle
Mobilization & Outreach Pastor, Pulpit Rock Church

"Even if you have a large well established volunteer ministry, ECVMD is an invaluable training for volunteer managers and ministry leaders. Biblically based and rooted in best practices. It far exceeded my expectations."
Steve Bostian
Church & Volunteer Relations Mgr.Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse

"A one of a kind course! Great!"
Iva Alchinger
Grace Place Coordinator, Cherry Hills Community Church

"Most eye-opening training on volunteer management I've ever attended. Any organization or church would benefit from the principles shared in this seminar."
Steve Cohoon
Missionary, AWANA

"Well worth the investment -- excellent natural, heartfelt presentation -- glorifying to God"
Andrea Uhl
Colorado Church Recruiter, Operation Christmas Child

"I was made to come by my executive pastor kicking and screaming and I left more in love with my volunteers and the Lord."
Rev. Jeffrey Godwin
Assistant Pastor of Youth, Village 7 Presbyterian

"The interactive training style helped me absorb the material. The spiritual and biblical foundation of the training was superb."
Carla Foote
Managing Editor Leadership Ministry, MOPS Intl.

"I know of no more valuable resource to Christian volunteer ministries and their leaders."
Greg Birgy
Regional Manager of Volunteers, Compassion Intl.

"This course should be mandatory for churches & ministry leaders who desire to serve Jesus with excellence. Much of what I have learned in this course will definitely help me improve my care of the men's center staff. Now I look forward to an influx of volunteers, where I used to dread dealing with them. Thank You."
Lonny Davis
Program Director - Men's Center, Gospel Rescue Mission of Tucson

"Great material & great instruction that is biblically based."
Keith Sidwell
Field Rep. Southwest Region, Operation Christmas Child

"Every leader needs to attend the Executive Course to understand the key principles that empower God's people to build his kingdom."
Phil Altmeyer
Executive Director, Union Gospel Mission Spokane

The Advanced Course in Volunteer Ministry Development Testimonials

"The Newell and Associates team have developed a rock- solid totally customizable framework for mobilizing volunteers for ministry as we equip the saints for the work."
Hank Garner
McGregor Baptist Church

"The principles covered were invaluable but more than anything, this has been a spiritual shot in the arm. The Lord continues to grow me and stretch me through what I have learned in ECVMD courses. I praise God for the team."
Jamie Bencze
Volunteer Relations Director
Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse.

"The only mistake I made was not coming to Level 2 sooner."
Tim Strawbridge
Pastor, Trinity Presbyterian

"This is an essential course for any/all organizations working with volunteers."
Gary Reynolds
Regional Director of Volunteers Food for the Hungry

"This has to be the best program on building a volunteer ministry in America today."
Mike McNamee
Internatinal Bible Society

"ECVMD II refreshed and challenged me on a personal spiritual and spiritual basis as well as provided an abundance of practical ministry skills & tools to enhance my volunteer ministry."
Regina Hopewell
Compassion International

"One of the best biblically based tools to use in the church today for edification and mobilization of the body of Christ."
Pastor Al Pittman Jr.
Senior Pastor Calvary Worship Center

"I didn't expect [God] to move in my heart with such great power! ECVMD II helped me in my relationship with God, leadership and ministry, so that the Lord could use me more effectively. I recommend it whole-heartedly!"
Arden Reed
Regional Manager of Volunteers, Voice of the Martyrs

"God reached down and plucked me out of my comfort zone to show me things that I have been glossing over or excusing, but then showed me the way back home."
Karen Linton
Voice of the Martyrs