Testimonies

I wanted to let you know that what you have been teaching the Body of Christ has been a major key to churches and individual believers in getting debt free and moving into the blessing zone. When you came to our church a few years ago, you shared about when the Lord told you, "If My people will get My churches debt free, I will get my people debt free..." As you spoke, many at our church in Fenton, Michigan heard the clarion call, that it was time to act, not just sit and hope. So from that memorial weekend we put our plan together and within 6 months we were a debt free ministry, paying off our mortgage and other bills. The mortgage payoff was just over $95,000.00. By learning the principles of finance and building a storehouse we have been able to stay debt free now for over 7 years. Every time we think about the wonderful blessings of God that are coming on the people here at Faith City Church, we realize that your obedience to speak the truth on debt free living was a major catalyst that got us started. In these turbulent times we realize that the real stimulus package comes from our mighty God. Thanks for all that you do to help churches experience financial breakthrough. Your friend and brother,
- Dr Karl Barancik, Lead Pastor, Faith City

Your book, "HOW TO FUNCTION IN THIS ECONOMY ACCORDING TO HEAVEN'S ECONOMY" has had a major impact on my life. It was different from the many prosperity books I have read, some written by Christians and others by non Christians. It gave me a clear picture of why, as a businessman, I must have a vision for the millions necessary in reaching the masses with the Gospel. The book answered the 'why' for the millions. It made me realize that God has a need, and that is to give good gifts to someone like me created in his image and likeness. That God is giving me the wealth of the wicked, not because I am righteous, but because they have not used their wealth to please God, a prosperity by default. I learned from the book to seek God first, obey his instructions, believe for the millions, talk like I believe, look for it, act on things that might generate it and be a liberal soul. The book taught me that God wants me to be rich so as to help the poor and support missionary work. I have learned from the book that I must walk in obedience to God even if it means losing money and he will bless me with abundant excess; it is faith and obedience that brings me miracles. Another principle I learned is that I must invest in people, believing God that it would come back to me and that when I give I must look only to God a return. The book challenged me on how to acquire wealth God's way and not using the world system of doing what it takes including lying, bribing or even killing. The book reveals the three areas of human need - spiritual, physical and material, which are the areas of heaven's supply or provision for our needs. I learned powerful principles that hinder receiving my harvest even after giving, like the difference between a vow and faith giving; and how riches come from God given ideas. For several years after I quit employment and went into business, I went through tough times, extended periods of wilderness with constant threats of bankruptcy. I consistently questioned where God was when I needed him most, but from reading the book I realized that it was the good fight of faith that I had to eventually win. Even though the tough times extended for over a six year period, I built spiritual muscle. I eventually realized God was preparing me for a business ministry. Reading the book helped me realize the reason for adversity and afflictions. Having gone through all this really helped me when God began to deal with me to start a business cell and raise business leaders. Almost all the people that God connected me with, and those that I led to Christ were in the wilderness too. But I was now able to help and minister to them because I had gone through even worse in the business. Most of them have risen up in business and I am leading them to plant business contact cells with our passion being to take the Nairobi business community for Jesus. Reading your book has also inspired me to write my own book on the same subject due to be published any time now called, "The Millionaire In You". God had already put the idea of this book in my heart but after I read your book, I have worked in earnest to finish my own book even as you made me realize that God has given me a similar calling - to teach believers on how to be successful financially and to use this as a strategy to win the lost to Jesus. The millionaire's call is my call and through applying principles shared in the book, I am on course to writing that cheque with six zeroes in 2009 to participate buying our church building, God's house and to take care of his business. I have learned, applied and teach businessmen the correlation between the success of God's business and success of their business. It is only when we learn and become involved in taking care of God's business that our motives please God and he begins to entrust us with the millions.
- Edgar B. Otieno.

The ministry of Gerald Davis has been a life saver for my wife and I and a tremendous blessing to Christian Temple Church. When I met Rev. Davis I had $750,000.00 of personal debt and our church had more than $1,000,000.00 of debt load. The life changing truth of the Word of God as revealed through Rev. Davis was "Debt is not a sin, it is a curse!" My whole life I had been told, "Keep your credit clean because it is your best friend." I had succeeded in that respect and could actually borrow more than I could pay back! Once the truth of the Scripture was clear in my mind, I began a debt reduction plan in my church and in my own personal life. I am now debt free except my house and our church only owes about $400,000.00! Thank you Bro. Davis and thank you Lord! In HIS Service,
- Pastors, Don & Susan Nordin - CT Church, Houston, TX

Wanted to let you know how good God Is!!! You came to our church a couple years ago and gave us a message on being debt free. You even had us start a debt free box. People have been faithful to sow towards being debt free in that box you had us start. We were making progress little by little. God had Pastor Mike along with the staff praying earnestly and faithfully for about 1 1/2 years for the pay off of our Youth Facility. On Wednesday January 21st a family who doesn't even go this church paid off our loan for the Youth Facility totaling $211,158.24. That's almost a quarter of a million dollars, and I don't know about you, but that's a lot of money in this small town! We are now officially debt free!!! We will Feast during Famine! Over 2000 young people come through the Youth Facility each year with hundreds of them giving their lives to the Lord. We are changing the next generation and now will be able to do more! Thank you for the message on being debt free that you spoke to us years ago, the Word Works and Never Returns Void!!! Your Sister in Christ,
- Dawn Zahradnik, CILC Children's Pastor & Secretary and Pastor Mike Atkins - Wharton, Texas

"I just signed up for your daily verses and God has opened the doors of unlimited prosperity for my life in just a matter of days. I know that you have no idea of who I am, but God put in my heart to tell you about this. He won't even let me sleep at night bringing to me the image of my christian brothers and sister's blood on my hands if I do not share what I know. I feel God's urgency for his people to be financially free and he has blessed me with an avenue to acheive that for everyone. I am asking if you would give me the time to personally speak with you and share this vision that God has bestowed upon me to share with his people. It is time to breakdown the strongholds. Pls. email me."
- Robin Stallworth

"Bro. Davis I received a special letter. Wow! I have shared this with three other ministers. It blessed them. WOW! I partnered with you 2 yrs ago, Someone told me that I could not receive God's blessing until I learned more. I knew that was wrong and then lack showed up to prove it was right. We have had great victory and yet the financial mess. I see the victory! I serve the Lord with fear and trembling every day and HE will use me whether I feel like Oral Roberts or a new believer in Sunday school. Bless you brother! You have changed my whole philosophy to match the Awesome WORD of God! Double minded men do not want fear and tremb, I am working my salvation."
- Sam Cottle

"I want to praise God for keeping me and being with me thru the hardest trial ever in 1996-1998 on. Married in 1967, divorced in 1998. I lost everything even my 5 grown children thru much confusion at the time. I fought the powers of hell even suicide.In my darkest hr. Jesus spoke to me in a still small voice and said,"I'm here." My x husband passed on to be with the Lord in 2003. I never gave up on him because my love for him was so great. I received confirmation prior to his passing he had gave his heart back to the Lord. I lost my husband in marriage but I won him to the Lord thru prayer. With God all things work together for our good. Never give up on your loved ones. Prayer & faith moves God. S.I"
- Sandra Ireland

"We've never prospered. Rent checks would bounce. We barely made ends meet. Then we heard the message God gave you. We have not missed a tithe or offering check in 5 years. Our first month of obediance in tithing, we saw our finances turn around. Within 2 years we bought our first new 4-bedroom home. My work prospered. I now teach classes to therapists throughout Texas and beyond. The Lord has shown me how to retaliate when the enemy attacks our finances. When my car has to be repaired I pay tithe on the amount it cost to get fixed. When our finances are attacked, I pay tithe in most every case. GOD is so GREAT! He has me training others in spiritual self-defense. It all starts with tithing."
- Mike Critz

" Dear Brother Davis: You planted a seed into our lives at Grace Christian Fellowship when you and Pastor Hale blessed a group who were beleiving for miracles in their lives. Now, several months later, after being unemployed for 8 months, we have seen God move in conventional and unconventional ways for provision. I began a new job last Monday! Recently, we had made corrections to our credit report. We had paid an agreed price on an account but an agency was still trying to collect for 3 months. We sent a copy of the settlement letter. Just this past Friday, we received a Fed Ex package with no letter. Attached was a check for twice the amount paid! III John 2"
- Stephen & Monette Jackson

"Dear Pastor Davis, Even though I've been a christian all my life, I never knew what a storehouse was until listening to your [television] program a couple of weeks ago. I've only seen your program a few times but I've watched it every week since the first time I saw it. I am very excited about your 100 Club. Nothing could please me more than to become debt-free and help your ministry at the same time. Each time I watch your program, it stirs my soul and excites my spirit. Thank you for your teaching and kindness, but above all, thank you for helping me to grow."
- N. Epkins

"Pastor Don Leavell of Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship shared the testimony of re-roofing their facility seating 1,000. He stated that "water was coming through everywhere." After Gerald shared the biblical truths of debt-free living there, and after he observed the need for a new roof, he challenged the people and they gave cash to do the roof. After this they paid off all church debt. They have completely remodeled, expanded to seat 1500, and are paying that debt off ahead of schedule."
- Living the Debt-Free Life Rally

"Jerry Davis, Gerald's 48 year old son, testified that he had not borrowed since 1984. His home, offices, and all equipment including two nice automobiles are all clear and free of debt. He just constructed a 13,000 sq.ft. warehouse located on Highway 59 in Porter, Texas for missionary purposes, all based on these principles with no debt or borrowing."
- Living the Debt-Free Life Rally

"Loren Davis, Gerald's brother, is a missionary evangelist and the president of Combine Harvesting International. He shared the testimony of building a 3,000 sq.ft. home on a lake by paying as he built. NO LOAN! NO DEBT! All based on the biblical faith principles he heard us and others teach. Combine Harvesting has built over 60 churches (buildings) in Africa and conducted over 20 crusades there with no debt or borrowing."
- Living the Debt-Free Life Rally

"Pastor Albert Hale of Grace Christian Fellowship in Spring, Texas brought the church out of a $250,000 debt. Right after this, the church undertook a $800,000 facility expansion project that was paid for all in cash. Beyond all this, the church now has a strong storehouse for future remodeling plans. All this was accomplished based on the principles we taught there."
- Living the Debt-Free Life Rally

"Mr. Bill Benson, owner of Specialty Tool and Supply, and also owner of Outpost Real Estate Ventures went from being the tail to being the head. Within two years of receiving this message in his spirit he became a lender. His lending is now in excess of seven figures."
- Living the Debt-Free Life Rally

"Just a quick note to let you know what has gone on since your visit. I have not seen a full month report yet, but it appears from my weekly reports that our tithe and offerings have increased by $1,000 per week. A visiting pastor commented that 'It was the most balanced teaching on prosperity and finances that he has ever heard.' Thank you from Melanie and myself for your help in our ministry."
- Kevin Griffin

"Your book, How to Function in this Economy According to Heaven's Econcomy has changed my life and way of thinking about tithing. It is an awesome book, scripturally grounded with common sense principles. I have decided to re-read, outline and apply it to my life in every way. Thank you for such a phenomenal life changing experience."
- Gloria J. Gladden

"Just want to drop a line to let you know how much I appreciate your ministry. I was always blessed when I watched you on television... Incidentally, since reading your book (How to Function in this Economy According to Heaven's Econcomy) and applying the principles I have gone from $1200 monthly to around $30,000 monthly income. I confess every day that I am a liberal soul and God has made me rich."
- Ruth Steiber

"We were led to sow into Bro. Davis ministry at a time when we were being sued. We sowed and claimed our harvest. We went to court and without an attorney as the Lord had led us to do we were vindicated. We thank God and give Him all the glory. Bro. Davis' ministry continues to challenge us to grow up in Christ and to be blessed to be a blessing."
- Tim & Stephanie Hearn