Recommendations
Tim and Vanessa, Missionary to Asian Countries
Pastor and Barb have led Calvary Baptist church of San Francisco to have a true heart of missions. Many churches are mission-minded but few have taken the courageous step to take missions and missionaries from the head to the heart. They have been sacrificial and faithful in their support of missions and missionaries. They have a passion for the task of World Wide Evangelism and compassion for missionaries. The greatest fruit of their ministry may well be the encouragement they have given to countless missionaries around the world.
Pastor Rick Weesner, Calvary Baptist (Geneva, Illinois)
In April, Dr. Ron Allen spent a few days with us at CBC in Geneva, Illinois. His time of ministry with us was just that: ministry. Brother Allen's years as a pastor have enabled him to have a true servant's heart for other pastors and missionaries. He invested time with our missionaries and our pastors by counseling, fellowshipping, praying with and encouraging them. We praise God for time we had together. I look forward to crossing Dr. Allen's path again in other conferences or as he returns to Calvary.
Scott Onofrio, Pastor and Former Missionary
Known by all as passionate champions for World Evangelism, an effective pastor of missionaries, and the ones back home who really care, understand and have a great sense of humor when you need it--that's Pastor Ron and Barbara Allen. They have positively impacted literally hundreds of missionaries; ministries, and have made a difference in my family and service for Christ at home and abroad.
Mike Allen, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, (San Francisco, California)
Missions-Minded vs. A Heart for Missions! Is there a difference? To have a mind for missions requires little more than the habitual act of giving and associating with those involved. When you have a heart for missions you become one with the missionary and their ministry. The missionary become an extension of you and your ministry. You will begin looking for ways and opportunities to involve yourself in their personal lives, in their families and in their ministries. Pastor Allen and Barbara understand this heart for missions. They have lived and exemplified this both to missionaries and to churches throughout the world. They are effective at communicating this burden that God has given to them to those they speak with. In just a few moments you will sense their heart's desire and your vision for having a heart for missions will be awakened.
Dr. Dan Davidson, Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church (Santa Ana, California)
and Chancellor, Pacific Baptist Bible College (Pomona, California)
It is my happy privilege to recommend Dr. Ron Allen and his wife, Barbara, to our Fundamental Baptist Churches. Dr. Allen has proven himself to be a pastor and preacher par excellence. As a well-respected leader among pastors across the country , Pastor Allen's greatest passion is world-wide missions. He is a counselor and pastor to missionaries around the world. Dr. Allen and his wife have led their church to be one of the great missions-hearted churches in America. My church has a greater heart for missions because of Dr. Allen's preaching and passion. As a professor of Missions at Pacific Baptist College, Dr. Allen has had a profound impact on the students, who embrace him as one of their favorite instructors. Dr. Allen loves the Lord, and his ministry will challenge your church to love God more fully and to serve Him more faithfully.
Pastor Carlton Cooper, Bethel Baptist Church (Richmond Hill, Georgia)
It is my privilege to recommend to you the ministry of Ron and Barbara Allen and their Keepers of the Light Ministries. Brother and sister Allen were with us in our missions conference last February and they were a blessing to our missions conference. They ministered to our church family as well as to the missionary guests that were in our conference . It is easy to see the burden they have for missions work around the world but also for the missionary families. They have a heart for missionary families. It is my conviction that they will be a blessing to your church family and an asset to your mission conference. You would do well to prayerfully consider using the Allen's in your church.
Pastor Steve Kihlthau, Stockton Baptist Church (Stockton, California)
In the last twenty years we have been blessed with many special missionaries and speakers at our annual missions conference. However, during our recent conference this preacher and his people were blessed beyond measure by the timely and heartfelt messages of Dr. Ron Allen. He set aside time between the services to minister to myself and encourage others in our church. His knowledge and experience regarding the pulse of missions both in America and around the world is matched only by his genuine love for the Lord and the local church. Please consider the privilege of having Brother Allen being your main speaker at your next missions conference. Having known him personally for over twenty-five years I know first hand of his faithfulness to the Lord and His work. If you have any questions you may contact me directly at pastorkihlthau@sbcglobal.net.
Pastor Brian Dunlop, Lighthouse Baptist Church (Laverne, California)
If you desire to get your church excited about missions, if you would like the focus of your church to be world evangelism, if you want your own heart challenged and stirred, then schedule Dr. Ron Allen for your next mission conference!
In our conference Dr. Allen's message on praying for missionaries was eye-opening and convicting. God used it in our church to speak to our people's hearts.
Pastor Mark Poorman, Woodcrest Baptist Church (Fridley, Minnesota)
Ron Allen was a special blessing to our people as he preached from his heart about our responsibility to our missionaries. His messages were Bible-based and were effective in helping our church be missions-hearted and not just missions-minded. He gave us just what we needed to be reminded of the enormous task of world evangelization. Brother Allen has a unique ministry exhorting the local church and encouraging the missionaries. I would highly recommend him for your missionary conference or any special missionary emphasis you may have.