Jaden's Personal Testimony (2015 Team)
My name is Jaden Cook. I am from Bristol, TN. I had the opportunity and privilege to be raised in a Christian home. My Grandfather has been a pastor for almost 50 years now so I was in church services every opportunity there was. I was the pastor’s grandson so many of the people in the church thought I was great. Majority of the time when I was outside of the house I did what was expected of me. I would use my manners. I made good grades. I was where I was supposed to be when I was supposed to be there. That was outside the house.
Inside the house it was completely different. Philippians 2:8 says Jesus “humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” You see inside my house my testimony is completely different from this verse. Jesus, who was equal with God, humbled himself and was obedient in death. I am a nobody and yet I puffed myself up with pride and was very disobedient towards my parents. They would ask me to do the simplest things and I would rebel against them completely do the opposite. I had an anger that a daily problem. If I did not get my way in the slightest of ways I would react uncontrollably in anger. I can remember getting mad at my grandparent’s house one day. I went into the back room and cried to God asking Him why I was like the way I was. I did not want to get mad the rest of my life. I was living an empty life.
I heard the gospel and how Jesus Christ, the sinless Son of God, obeyed his Father and died on the cross to pay for my sin. It was at that time when I called out to God to forgive me of my sin and believed in Jesus Christ as my Savior. God changed my life through Jesus Christ. Because Jesus Christ obeyed and died on the cross, he made a way for me to be with God forever.
Also as a result of Jesus’ obedience God gave him a name that is above every other name. Philippians 2:11-12 says, “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” My goal as a Christian is to life up that name, the name of Jesus. Jesus said in John 12:32 “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” In every way I can I want to magnify Jesus Christ whether it be by life or by death.
My name is Jaden Cook. I am from Bristol, TN. I had the opportunity and privilege to be raised in a Christian home. My Grandfather has been a pastor for almost 50 years now so I was in church services every opportunity there was. I was the pastor’s grandson so many of the people in the church thought I was great. Majority of the time when I was outside of the house I did what was expected of me. I would use my manners. I made good grades. I was where I was supposed to be when I was supposed to be there. That was outside the house.
Inside the house it was completely different. Philippians 2:8 says Jesus “humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” You see inside my house my testimony is completely different from this verse. Jesus, who was equal with God, humbled himself and was obedient in death. I am a nobody and yet I puffed myself up with pride and was very disobedient towards my parents. They would ask me to do the simplest things and I would rebel against them completely do the opposite. I had an anger that a daily problem. If I did not get my way in the slightest of ways I would react uncontrollably in anger. I can remember getting mad at my grandparent’s house one day. I went into the back room and cried to God asking Him why I was like the way I was. I did not want to get mad the rest of my life. I was living an empty life.
I heard the gospel and how Jesus Christ, the sinless Son of God, obeyed his Father and died on the cross to pay for my sin. It was at that time when I called out to God to forgive me of my sin and believed in Jesus Christ as my Savior. God changed my life through Jesus Christ. Because Jesus Christ obeyed and died on the cross, he made a way for me to be with God forever.
Also as a result of Jesus’ obedience God gave him a name that is above every other name. Philippians 2:11-12 says, “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” My goal as a Christian is to life up that name, the name of Jesus. Jesus said in John 12:32 “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” In every way I can I want to magnify Jesus Christ whether it be by life or by death.
Blake's Personal Testimony (2015 Team)
My name is Blake Young, and I was born in Zephyrhills, Fl. I can see God’s hand in my life from a young age. When I was 5-6 years my brother and me began to live with our grandparents.
When I was fifteen I heard a powerful message from the Bible, in Romans 6:23, for the first time. The youth director preached that the penalty for our sin was death in hell and the lake of fire for an eternity. The next day, I could not escape what I heard, and the Spirit of God reminded me that the gift of God was eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. That second day, I went home to my room, and I repented toward God and placed my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. When God saved me He changed my life and began working in my family’s lives over the years. All praise be to God!
Now God has called me to Himself, and has called me to the ministry as a missionary. God has called me to serve Him in England to “strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die…” – Revelation 3:2. Please pray with us during he summer of 2015 about the work in Nepal. Pray that the Son of man will be seen high and lifted up, and that Christ will be seen. May all that we do be done for Christ’s and the Gospel’s sake. “May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering.”
My name is Blake Young, and I was born in Zephyrhills, Fl. I can see God’s hand in my life from a young age. When I was 5-6 years my brother and me began to live with our grandparents.
When I was fifteen I heard a powerful message from the Bible, in Romans 6:23, for the first time. The youth director preached that the penalty for our sin was death in hell and the lake of fire for an eternity. The next day, I could not escape what I heard, and the Spirit of God reminded me that the gift of God was eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. That second day, I went home to my room, and I repented toward God and placed my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. When God saved me He changed my life and began working in my family’s lives over the years. All praise be to God!
Now God has called me to Himself, and has called me to the ministry as a missionary. God has called me to serve Him in England to “strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die…” – Revelation 3:2. Please pray with us during he summer of 2015 about the work in Nepal. Pray that the Son of man will be seen high and lifted up, and that Christ will be seen. May all that we do be done for Christ’s and the Gospel’s sake. “May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering.”
Seth's Personal Testimony
I had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home, but that does not mean that I always lived like a Christian nor does that mean I was a Christian. Even though my family went to church and were faithful in that aspect, we never spent anytime studying or talking about Gods Word.
When I was about four years old, I made a profession of faith. Now whether or not that was sincere or true, I may never know, but what I do know is that my life never changed. In fact I remember going to Sunday school the next week and making another profession of faith. My Sunday school teacher told my father about the decision. I then recall him explaining to me that I had already accepted Christ and that I didn’t need to do it again. I never put much thought in to it again after that and enjoyed my life my way.
I was a loud, well known kid, and everyone thought that I was a converted soul, even I did. As I got older, into the sixth grade I started making some poor choices. Several of those choices were the friends I had. Friends that talked about wrong, did wrong, and enjoyed doing wrong. I remember language that was used, perversion that was used, and many other things. There was a low in my life. I thought I had it all together, everyone else thought I had it together, but God knew that I didn’t.
During this time God started convicting me of the life that I was living and the destruction that I was headed for. It was during my sixth grade year that I remember lying in bed for hours at night wondering if I ever truly accepted Jesus Christ. Night after night, thoughts about the life I was living ran through my mind. I would spend this time personally, just me and the Lord, begging for forgiveness and asking God to rescue me from my sins.
I had a burden in which I could not bare alone. A burden that separated me from God. Philippians 2:12 says to “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” That’s exactly what I was doing for that period in the sixth grade.
I can honestly tell you today I am 100% sure that burden has been lifted. God has removed the sins from my life. 1 John 1:9 gives me confidence in that, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” When I confessed my sins, God forgave me, “… As far as the east from the west… ” (Psalm 103:12). My life was changed!
I had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home, but that does not mean that I always lived like a Christian nor does that mean I was a Christian. Even though my family went to church and were faithful in that aspect, we never spent anytime studying or talking about Gods Word.
When I was about four years old, I made a profession of faith. Now whether or not that was sincere or true, I may never know, but what I do know is that my life never changed. In fact I remember going to Sunday school the next week and making another profession of faith. My Sunday school teacher told my father about the decision. I then recall him explaining to me that I had already accepted Christ and that I didn’t need to do it again. I never put much thought in to it again after that and enjoyed my life my way.
I was a loud, well known kid, and everyone thought that I was a converted soul, even I did. As I got older, into the sixth grade I started making some poor choices. Several of those choices were the friends I had. Friends that talked about wrong, did wrong, and enjoyed doing wrong. I remember language that was used, perversion that was used, and many other things. There was a low in my life. I thought I had it all together, everyone else thought I had it together, but God knew that I didn’t.
During this time God started convicting me of the life that I was living and the destruction that I was headed for. It was during my sixth grade year that I remember lying in bed for hours at night wondering if I ever truly accepted Jesus Christ. Night after night, thoughts about the life I was living ran through my mind. I would spend this time personally, just me and the Lord, begging for forgiveness and asking God to rescue me from my sins.
I had a burden in which I could not bare alone. A burden that separated me from God. Philippians 2:12 says to “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” That’s exactly what I was doing for that period in the sixth grade.
I can honestly tell you today I am 100% sure that burden has been lifted. God has removed the sins from my life. 1 John 1:9 gives me confidence in that, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” When I confessed my sins, God forgave me, “… As far as the east from the west… ” (Psalm 103:12). My life was changed!
Adarsha's Personal Testimony
I was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. I had a great privilege to be born and raised in a Christian home. In a country where Christianity is professed by less than 2% of the population, I consider it a miracle to be raised in a Pastor’s home. I praise the Lord for that! When I was nine years old, I received Jesus Christ as my personal savior in a family devotion. My life has never been the same from that point on.
When I was in high school, I came to a passage of scripture in Matthew 6:19-20 in my bible study. I realized that the treasures on earth are temporary, but the treasures in heaven are for eternity. I decided to start laying up treasures in heaven. God worked in my heart through His word. I believe that God called me to full time ministry when I was a senior in high school. During that time, I met an American missionary in Kathmandu. He introduced me to The Crown College of the Bible, Powell, TN. I knew that God had called me to full time ministry, and I knew that I should be trained and prepared for His work. So, I applied to come to America for biblical studies. The Lord opened the door and I came to America in July 2011. And here I am!
I was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. I had a great privilege to be born and raised in a Christian home. In a country where Christianity is professed by less than 2% of the population, I consider it a miracle to be raised in a Pastor’s home. I praise the Lord for that! When I was nine years old, I received Jesus Christ as my personal savior in a family devotion. My life has never been the same from that point on.
When I was in high school, I came to a passage of scripture in Matthew 6:19-20 in my bible study. I realized that the treasures on earth are temporary, but the treasures in heaven are for eternity. I decided to start laying up treasures in heaven. God worked in my heart through His word. I believe that God called me to full time ministry when I was a senior in high school. During that time, I met an American missionary in Kathmandu. He introduced me to The Crown College of the Bible, Powell, TN. I knew that God had called me to full time ministry, and I knew that I should be trained and prepared for His work. So, I applied to come to America for biblical studies. The Lord opened the door and I came to America in July 2011. And here I am!
Ethan's Personal Testimony (2015 Team)
My name is Ethan Anders, and I am from the great state of North Carolina. Growing up, I had the wonderful privilege of being raised in a Christian home under the leading of my parents, Doug and Lisa Anders. As a child I heard of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ every week, but my knowledge of Christ never made it to my heart. When I was fifteen years of age the Lord used circumstances in my life to convict me of my sins, and for the first time I realized that I was on my way to hell! The Lord revealed to me that my sins were keeping me from dwelling with Him, and if I were to die right then and there I would be separated from Him for all eternity!
By God’s grace, I was blessed with the opportunity to attend Gospel Light Christian School, where I was allowed to hear the preaching of God’s Word every day. It was through that blessing, and the preaching of God’s Word on February 15th, 2006, I placed my faith and trust in Jesus Christ as my Savior! I remember the joy I had in finally laying my sin at the feet of Jesus! Brother Tim Hicks walked me through what Christ had done for me, and helped me confirm in my heart that if I were to die from that day forward I would never be separated from my loving God!
I am now 24 years old attending my final semester at Crown College, studying Missions. The Lord has burdened my heart for those in the world who are in darkness without the privilege of hearing salvation through faith in Christ alone! I firmly believe, based upon my understanding of the Bible, that I was not given the Gospel message to keep to myself, but to take it to others (Matthew 28:19-20)! I have good news to give, not of myself, but of my loving Savior (Luke 19:10)! If you have not placed your faith in Christ, please understand that you cannot dwell with God and you cannot know Him (1 Timothy 2:5)! You cannot know God in your own effort or goodness, but you can through His Son Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ, came to this earth and was born of a virgin (Matthew 1:23). He then lived a sinless life and gave His life as payment for our sin on the cross of Calvary. The story doesn’t end there! Three days later Christ rose from the grave proving that He was God (Mark 8:31)! He then spent a few more days on earth before ascending up to heaven where He is preparing a place for me right now! I serve a living God, and you can too! Repent and believe today!
2 Peter 3:9 - “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
My name is Ethan Anders, and I am from the great state of North Carolina. Growing up, I had the wonderful privilege of being raised in a Christian home under the leading of my parents, Doug and Lisa Anders. As a child I heard of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ every week, but my knowledge of Christ never made it to my heart. When I was fifteen years of age the Lord used circumstances in my life to convict me of my sins, and for the first time I realized that I was on my way to hell! The Lord revealed to me that my sins were keeping me from dwelling with Him, and if I were to die right then and there I would be separated from Him for all eternity!
By God’s grace, I was blessed with the opportunity to attend Gospel Light Christian School, where I was allowed to hear the preaching of God’s Word every day. It was through that blessing, and the preaching of God’s Word on February 15th, 2006, I placed my faith and trust in Jesus Christ as my Savior! I remember the joy I had in finally laying my sin at the feet of Jesus! Brother Tim Hicks walked me through what Christ had done for me, and helped me confirm in my heart that if I were to die from that day forward I would never be separated from my loving God!
I am now 24 years old attending my final semester at Crown College, studying Missions. The Lord has burdened my heart for those in the world who are in darkness without the privilege of hearing salvation through faith in Christ alone! I firmly believe, based upon my understanding of the Bible, that I was not given the Gospel message to keep to myself, but to take it to others (Matthew 28:19-20)! I have good news to give, not of myself, but of my loving Savior (Luke 19:10)! If you have not placed your faith in Christ, please understand that you cannot dwell with God and you cannot know Him (1 Timothy 2:5)! You cannot know God in your own effort or goodness, but you can through His Son Jesus Christ! Jesus Christ, came to this earth and was born of a virgin (Matthew 1:23). He then lived a sinless life and gave His life as payment for our sin on the cross of Calvary. The story doesn’t end there! Three days later Christ rose from the grave proving that He was God (Mark 8:31)! He then spent a few more days on earth before ascending up to heaven where He is preparing a place for me right now! I serve a living God, and you can too! Repent and believe today!
2 Peter 3:9 - “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”