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"Finding Debt Free Ministries was truly an answer to our prayers. When our church made the decision to build a $700,000 worship center debt free, we began the task of hiring a fund-raising consultant to help us in the process. Our research and contacts revealed that the majority of consultants were not very willing to work with a church who will not borrow at least a portion of the money needed to build. We became frustrated in our attempts to find help. That is when we met Wayne Coleman. We discovered that his approach to “fund-lowering” was not only a unique philosophy, but also a strong personal conviction based on the Word of God. Finding Debt Free Ministries was truly an answer to our prayers. When our church made the decision to build a $700,000 worship center debt free, we began the task of hiring a fund-raising consultant to help us in the process. Our research and contacts revealed that the majority of consultants were not very willing to work with a church who will not borrow at least a portion of the money needed to build. We became frustrated in our attempts to find help. That is when we met Wayne Coleman. We discovered that his approach to “fund-lowering” was not only a unique philosophy, but also a strong personal conviction based on the Word of God. We thank God for connecting our church with Debt Free Ministries and Wayne Coleman. We have gained more than a stewardship consultant. He is a devoted partner in ministry." Dr. Kevin Muilenburg, Pastor, Coastal Oaks Church, Rockport, Texas |
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"Eagle Heights is a young congregation in its fifth year of existence. Awareness of the pressures of debt upon churches and the clear leadership of the Lord prompted us to make a commitment to remain free of debt from the very beginning. Many people, including church leaders, told us it could not be done without sacrificing ministry and time. In our fifth year and some three years after being introduced to DFM, we are just weeks away from moving into a brand new 29,000 square foot, multi-purpose facility, completely debt free. No money was borrowed at all. The structure sits on a 30 acre tract of land that Eagle Heights owns completely debt free. We have an option for an additional 10 acres that we expect to exercise within the coming year without borrowing. The church began with a core group of 140 folks. Currently we are averaging just short of 400 in Sunday School attendance, with approximately 500 in worship services every week. During the same period of time, Eagle Heights has baptized more than 200 converts and invested $200,000 in mission work all over the world. Our people have teamed the value of waiting upon God and walking with God. Debt free Ministries has served as a tool in God's able hand to launch us on this incredible journey. It is not the broad path, but a narrow one filled with challenges. However those who will walk this way, words can not describe the fruit they will experience. God has used DFM to teach us to lower money rather than raise it, buy listening, hearing, and obeying to receive God's best!" Jerry Dockery, Pastor, Eagle Heights Baptist Church, Stillwater, Oklahoma |
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"Copperfield made a conscious choice early in its history to function debt-free. We believed it to be God's very best and since that time He has proven over and over again the spectacular abundance of His grace. First there was the purchase of 16 acres of land. The appraised value was 1 million dollars. God arranged for the purchase at a price of $322,000 and provided the funds within about 6 months. We were 4 years old with an average attendance of just under 200. Next was a 22,000 square foot facility that was designed and constructed in two years, paid for with cash. By this time we had grown to about 400 in attendance. We are currently conducting 4 services each Sunday morning with an attendance of 800 while our next facility is being built. It is a 56,000 square foot multi-purpose facility seating 1000 and adding education space. The cost is estimated at 4 million and we are currently about 50% complete. We have never had to stop work because of lack of funds. God has blessed Copperfield through its relationship with Wayne Coleman and Debt Free Ministries. We are deeply grateful for the leadership they have provided through these years. I am sure that God will continue to bless other congregations as they apply the Biblical principles taught by DFM and experience His abundant grace." Larry Womack, Pastor, Copperfield Baptist Church, Houston, Texas |
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