Since 1975, ministers ordained in the American Fellowship Church have offered spiritual service in communities across North America and in many other countries in the world. Over the years, we have received letters, notes, and occasional newspaper clippings telling us of their work and what their ministry means to them. Their correspondence is an honorable and humbling testament to the role of the Church in the life of our ministers and their communities. Following are samples from their letters, in their own words.

Thank you for the privilege of becoming a minister. I have been blessed in so many ways since starting my ministry.... I now have a new outlook on life, new goals to try to reach, I know my life is now far more useful than it formerly was, and I have a great purpose to live for. I enjoy helping others find their way to a useful, happy way of life.... Rev. G. A., Wyoming

Through the past years, my work has been done mostly on Carnival midways with Sunday services held under a tent on the midway. It is very rewarding to be able to help people to understand God, pray for the sick, and be of assistance to those who come to you with their problems. May God bless you and our church and be with the church in all its ventures. Rev. P. M., Oklahoma

Since my becoming a minister of the American Fellowship Church, my life has been spiritually, mentally, and physically changed to a degree whereas I know that there is only one way to go, and that is with God. Rev. H. W., Virginia

Just a line to let you know how much it has meant to me since being ordained in the American Fellowship Church. We now have a small group of 22 people. We visit the sick in hospitals. We also make calls on the mentally ill in the State Hospital. Rev. P. J., Ohio

My work involves continual interaction with people of diverse cultures.... The American Fellowship Church has provided significant spiritual support for me along the way. Alaska also has many of the more well-known established churches active here, but they frequently tend to be dogmatic and condescending in their proselytizing. The American Fellowship Church is a welcome and important alternative. Rev. B., Alaska

My association as a minister of your church has been most gratifying and beautiful. Each day I grow closer to my understanding of Him and why He put us here to live, struggle and ultimately find happiness and Spiritual Knowledge of all. Rev. T. L., California

We just returned 2 weeks ago from a 5 state tour for the Lord, held one 2 weeks revival, visited 12 different churches, saw some wonderful works of the Lord.... We have us a station wagon with our name and address, Jesus Saves etc. on it and that gives us a lot of open doors and chances to talk to people about the Lord.... God Bless all of you & your work. Rev. J. H. South Carolina

I was skeptical at first about contacting the A.F.C., being wary of getting an affiliation I wouldn't like, but after reading the material that was sent to me, I must tell you how pleased I am to find one organized church that shares my own views about religion and the personal relationships we each have with God.... I am glad that I can be a part of the A.F.C. so that I can help others live better lives, and hopefully give constructive assistance. Rev. D. E., New York

Lawn Services are held at my home whenever a group so desires to gather or sometimes at a camp site. A lot of them want me to Baptize their children & also mothers, fathers, etc. We will keep in touch, God Bless. Rev. R.C., New York

I am not a U.S. citizen.... I was not a Christian in my country (Japan) and my great grandfather was a priest in our traditional religion.... If I go back home, I must follow our own tradition and Christianity is No-no. After I was ordained [in the American Fellowship Church], my strength to fight these prejudices has tremendously increased and I am still an active member, as a choir member, women's meeting, etc. I pray daily with devotional books, act as private counselor and do a lot of church work with pastors and congregation. Rev. T., Canada

The American Fellowship Church has been a blessing to me. For most of my life since I was a young girl I have always wanted to be a missionary but did not have the money. I worked my way through college, and was a college professor for over 40 years. But then when your church ordained me, you made a dream come true. I am that missionary today here on the home field: "The Harvest is Great but the workers are few." I am now 73...and will not turn back now. Rev. L. R., Maryland