"As a member of GFA's Candidate Committee, I have the opportunity to observe firsthand the character, convictions, and concerns of each new missionary. Their servant's heart is exemplary and they, along with the administration of GFA, are worthy of our prayer and financial support."

-Ken Hay, Chairman of the Board of The Wilds, Brevard, North Carolina

"As Gospel Fellowship Association missionaries have visited our church, and as I have visited them on the field, I have always been impressed with their devotion to the Lord, their love for the lost and their personal integrity. GFA Missions is a family of missionaries committed to carrying the Gospel to the lost world with uncompromising compassion and unparalleled courtesy." 

-Chuck Phelps, President of Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Watertown, WI

"One of the unique qualities about GFA missions is that while some other boards lower their standards for their missionaries, GFA raises their standards. GFA goes the extra mile in order to insure that their missionaries are sound spiritually, theologically, domestically, and philosophically. Since GFA does not use any of their missionaries' support in order to support the home office, they avoid the temptation of simply adding missionaries to their board in order to increase the financial support for the board."

-Mike Harding, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Troy, Michigan

"GFA does not promote itself as its own cause. If anything, the mission understates its own vital role in order to keep the focus on local churches and their missionaries, but those of us who are served so well by GFA can testify that we would not be anywhere near as effective without these skilled, dedicated yoke-fellows in the Lord's work."

-Mark Minnick, Pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, South Carolina

"I love GFA missionaries because I can count on them to be on time, to keep their word, to seek lost souls, to be doctrinally correct, and to inspire my people. I never have to fret over their stand on the Scriptures or separation. You can count on GFA: they deliver!"

-David Stertzbach, Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Tuscon, Arizona

"As one of the first ten missionaries to be commissioned to a foreign field by GFA, my heart is filled with deep gratitude and joy for the privilege of serving our great Lord of the Harvest under the loving, wise, faithful, prayerful, and dedicated leadership of the board and home office, as like-minded coworkers to reach men for Christ."

-Jurgen Matthia, Post-Field GFA Missionary

"Gospel Fellowship Association is a soulwinning mission board that seeks not only to evangelize the lost but also to see them baptized, discipled, and be an active part of a New Testament church. While carefully screening its candidates, GFA encourages them in reaching and remaining on the field to which they are called. I heartily recommend GFA to local churches as an opportunity to reproduce your ministry around the world." 

-Bill Hall, Evangelist

"In over 22 years of association with GFA, we have been encouraged by the consistency in a Biblical stand, in the quality of service to us-the missionary, and in the personal interest in us and our ministry. GFA gives us godly counsel while still allowing us freedom to serve the Lord as we feel He is leading us.

-John Garland, GFA Missionary to Brazil

"GFA has provided us such leadership for over 25 years, both in Spain and now with Hispanics in the West. We wanted a mission board that reflected our Fundamentalist position while holding us accountable to maintain it. GFA has fulfilled that role, while giving the necessary freedom, help, and encouragement for God to use our ministry to save souls, train disciples, plant churches, and prepare national leaders."

-Rick Armstrong, GFA Church Planter in California

"In GFA I have seen a mission board founded on sound biblical philosophy. I appreciate their emphasis on clearly and compassionately presenting the gospel, training nationals, and doing all things with excellence. GFA encourages missionaries to aim for lasting results, and they have a wealth of experience to aid in that effort. The consistency and unity of philosophy among the board leaders and other missionaries has been a great help to us."

-Dave Utter, GFA Missionary to the Marshall Islands

"GFA has always been on hand to offer advice and counsel when needed. We appreciate so much the way in which our finances are handled in a timely and professional manner. While we benefit greatly from GFA's administration, we appreciate the fact that the missionary makes the ultimate decisions on the field. No micro-management from GFA, but spiritually led counsel which helps to direct us in decisions we face every day."

-Walter Loescher, GFA Missionary to Cameroon

"Through the years we have seen and appreciated the biblical balance of GFA and its approach to missions. GFA is a mission board whose goal is simple and straightforward—to see souls saved and believers grounded through biblical teaching. If ever speaking the truth in love was needed, it is the day in which we live. We praise God that we can be a part of a mission board which takes a common sense, biblical approach to winning the lost."

  -Keith Hilton, GFA Missionary to Newfoundland

"Whether overt or latent, there is a hovering pressure on every minister to succeed. Sadly, this success is often gauged by numeric growth and big building projects. GFA realizes that true success on the mission field demands long-term faithfulness in the midst of adversity and barrenness. Rather than looking for tokens of supposed success in the eyes of men, GFA has encouraged us to minister in God's way, in God's time, and for God's glory."

-Eric Fisher, GFA Missionary to the Marshall Islands

"I've been exposed to GFA Missions and missionaries since I was a child, and I got to know several on a personal basis. I was impressed that although they took a firm stand on the Word of God, almost every one was unusually kind and demonstrated a true love and servant's attitude toward me and the people to whom God had called them. I wanted to be a part of a group like that. GFA's love for souls and stand for the truth is second to none."

-Mike Goldfuss, GFA Missionary to Mexico

"I rejoice in God's goodness—He has called me to be reconciled and to give my life to the ministry of reconciliation. He remembers my frailty and holds out his right hand to show Himself strong. I am blessed by the godly examples and counselors of GFA that showcase His power, His Spirit, His purity, and His love."

-Miranda Horn, GFA Missionary to Mexico

"It has been a privilege to minister for the Lord as a GFA missionary since 1983. I appreciate the home office workers who unselfishly serve missionaries on the field and the wise leaders for their uncompromising stand to counsel, encourage, and pray for us without dictating God's will. GFA combines an uncompromising doctrinal stand along with unselfish service. This gives us freedom to serve God in His truth according to His leading."

-Matt Recker, GFA Church Planter to New York City

"I am always thrilled at the quality of the presentations by GFA missionaries on deputation. I have confidence that their personal appearance, music, and message will be honoring to the Lord. As I have been on the field with many of those missionaries, I have found that their performance matches their promises."

-Wilson Wahl, Ministry of Helps, Hendersonville, North Carolina

"We believe that God led us to serve with Gospel Fellowship Association Missions because of the emphasis on serving both the missionary and the local church. We have been with GFA for more than 22 years, and that emphasis has not changed. GFA demonstrates a servant's heart, provides prayerful counsel, stands for the Word of God, and maintains a heart for missions."

-William Kieffer, GFA Missionary to Brazil

"In 1949 we went to Japan under a well-known mission board but later withdrew due to its drift into New Evangelicalism. We prayed that God would raise up a mission board whose position would not shift with the wind. When GFA missions was founded in 1961, we were among its first missionaries. Today, these many years later, we can testify that GFA's Fundamentalist stand remains unchanged."

-Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Johnson, Post-Field GFA Missionaries

"Growing up in a pastor's home, I had often heard of missionaries that had to change mission boards because of compromise. From the earliest days of feeling the Lord's call to serve overseas, I wanted a board that I could remain with for life. When I learned of GFA, I was sold. Its doctrinal stability and gracious, uncompromising spirit not only impressed me 18 years ago but continue to give me confidence today. GFA stands where it has always stood.

-Tracy Minnick, GFA Missionary to Cardwell, Queensland, Australia

"My wife and I have been privileged to minister with many GFA missionaries, and we have been impressed with the thoroughness of their ministries. They are not content with conversions alone, but they seek to put into practice II Timothy 2:2, "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."

-Lin Croxton, Evangelist based in Simpsonville, South Carolina

"I have made some positive observations about the men and women who serve under GFA. They have the quality of character and commitment it takes to keep them focused on God's calling to reach the world for Christ. They have a heart for planting churches and winning and discipling new converts. They are worthy of our financial and prayer support."

-Walter Coles, Pastor of Good News Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia

"In this age of ecumenism and compromise, it is good to be a part of a board which takes an uncompromising stand for biblical authority and standards. We also appreciate the board's understanding of the missionary family circumstances while on the mission field. It has been an honor to serve the Lord with GFA for the last 13 years. We encourage others to join us in serving the Lord with GFA."

-Joseph Abraham, GFA Missionary to Birmingham, England

"Trust is important to a pastor. As the shepherd of the flock I am entrusted with feeding and protecting God's church. When GFA missionaries call, I know they can be trusted to be

Grounded in God's Word,
Faithful to stand against the wiles of the Devil,
Always abounding in the work of the Lord."

-Robert Taylor, Pastor of Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana