HOM - Quotes from Pastors

“Mercy ministries is a neglected aspect of ministry that is being restored to the church in this season. There are messages that provoke our minds and there are those that move our hearts to become socially responsible and community relevant. ‘Hands of Mercy’ is at the core of our belief system.” (Pastor Ivan Moodley, South Africa)

"The 'Hands of Mercy' Conferences were a great inspiration to us here at Living Waters Church. We have been motivated to compassionate action. These conferences brought about a true revelation of the heart of God." (Pastor Steve Burgstahler, Gary, Indiana)

"The South African Evangelistic Mission is pleased to be acquainted with Kurt Erickson and Ed Rosella who have shattered our mind-set that the ministry of mercy is only for those of a special group or calling. We now realize that mercy ministry is the cornerstone of the true gospel, of which the church has been blinded from seeing and taking ownership of. I would go as far as saying that if a Christian fails in practically demonstrating the mercy ministry - Is he Christian at all? " (Pastor Tyrone Paul, Secretary General, National Leadership Director of SAEM, South Africa)

"I want to update you on several results that are beginning to take shape as a result of the 'Hands of Mercy' meetings. First, there is a couple that feels led of the Lord to adopt a child. Secondly, another couple wants to start a food pantry as an outreach to those in need. I believe this is just the beginning of what the Lord desires to accomplish through the seeds planted. You guys are right on the issues for the 21st century church. " (Pastor Dennis Webber, Chiefland, Florida)

"Thank you for the great deposit you made into our church when you ministered with us, our people are still talking about the depth of your teaching that night..." (Pastor William Wagner, Cape Town, South Africa)

"I am making room in my own home to take people in." (Pastor in Romania)

"I have never in my 35 years of ministry heard a message about orphans as Ed Rosella spoke with such passion." (Pastor Dixon James, Port Shepstone, South Africa)

"Yesterday, a man came forward to accept Jesus as his Savior. He had grown up in an orphanage. He said that God began to deal with him when you guys were here. His neighbor had been inviting him to church for years and he finally came to hear you. He is now a child of God! There were many other comments from the folks at Willow Bend Community Church. You have made an eternal impact on us here. God bless you." (Pastor Geoff Gordon, Tampa, Florida)

“We usually help orphans with food, money, toys and visitation. You have challenged us to think much deeper.” (Pastor in South Africa)

“There is a lot lost in the church that we need to reclaim. Mercy ministries is what the church used to do — we have secularized caring for the poor.” (Pastor in South Africa)

"For the first time in all these years we are talking. We have talked about how to plant churches and how to raise up leaders, but we have never talked about how to help the poor. We are talking!" (Pastor in South Africa)

"Now we are going back to our church to put what we learned into action.” (Pastor in South Africa)

"We accept your challenge. I ask God to give me a revelation of what you are talking about. Just yesterday I visited orphan children who were dying of AIDS. I asked God to give us His plan to help them.” (Pastor in South Africa)

"You helped open my eyes to see all that my church is doing."

"That message on compassion really moved my heart. We give people food from a distance and walk away, but what about tomorrow? We have to do more!" (Pastor's wife in South Africa)

"You've put everything I have been feeling for years into words."

"I had a life changing experience and rededication to God this morning."

"The Lord spoke to my heart today and His Spirit was moving."

" We usually view the scriptures only according to those things that concern ourselves. We don't see the verses that speak about the blind and the lame." (Church elder in South Africa)

"I had the strangest sensation of deep pain for the 'why' questions, for all those unfair accidents and tragedies. But, for the first time I felt a peace about it. John was right."

"I worked for an NGO that cared for children only for the money. Now I see that Jesus must be at the center of our ministry.” (Child care worker in South Africa)

"I repented deep in my heart tonight. What you are talking about makes what our church is doing look like a drop in the bucket. The word went deep in our hearts.” (Pastor's wife)

“You stirred up something in my heart. We have to follow through now.” (Pastor’s wife)