About The C.O. Ministry! 

We utilize many outreach tools from Gospel Publishing, and one such process that they carried for several years was by Evangelist Bill Fay called "Share Jesus Without Fear."  About 1997 we read Bill's book "Share Jesus Without Fear" after hearing from several of our pastors of how Pastor Alton Garrison, then pastor at North Little Rock First A/G, (currently our Assistant General Superintendent) was using this process to teach and train his congregation in witnessing.  This is just one method that is available for a church to use, if they so request, in advance of any Light For The Lost (LFTL) bible distributions or other outreaches that are conducted.  The witnessing training is usually held after Bro Ellsworth is with a church for a Pentecostal Renewal time.

 

Why Community Outreach?  What People are Saying

 

“While struggling in a 50 year old church that had lost its reputation in the community during the previous 20 years, CO came in and helped touch the community and motivate our congregation to touch the community.  From helping with painting and making the building look great, leading a door-to-door LFTL  outreach, mobilizing sectional churches, to a week of powerful drama outreach, Ron, Carla and family helped bring hope back into the lives of the church and my wife Lora and I.  It was “Hope” that once again these bones could live.”   - Pastor Tom & Lora Burkholder - Ord, NE   

 

“Words can't express how much I appreciate the ministry of Ron Brand and Gary Ellsworth through the CO ministry.  Around July, 2008, we felt led to have a campaign called "Mission Belton.”  This included training our people to share Jesus, having a Holy Spirit emphasis revival, do a community food giveaway, and hold a "Friend Day" cookout.  I asked Ron and Gary to assist us, and they truly were a blessing as they came along side us and helped us make a powerful influence upon our community.  We witnessed people being saved and many filled with the Holy Spirit.  Our church is still seeing the impact as new people are continuing to come into the church.  It was great to experience, first hand, how the Lord is using CO across our state to bring encouragement and revival to our churches.  Thank you Gary and Ron for a magnificent experience.”  - Pastor Don & Cathy Butterfield – Belton, MO   

 

“Gary Ellsworth and Ron Brand with the CO ministry are exactly what a pastor and church need to reach their next step of growth and maturity.  For the small church they are incredible!  Both of these dear brothers are insightful, discerning, spiritual, and have hearts of love.  Ron and Gary know how to tailor an evangelism plan for a church, and they come with resources. Their ministries truly brought excitement for outreach to our church and I cannot say thanks enough for their ministry and friendship.”  - Pastor George & Barb Geesey – Garden City, MO   

 

“The impact of Community Outreach Ministry upon our church is such a great blessing.  Approximately 10 years’ ago Community Outreach helped us take Jesus to the streets of our city.  Ron Brand’s teaching of ‘Sharing Jesus Without Fear’ and Gary Ellsworth’s teaching on the Holy Spirit was such a refreshing training for our believers.  The CO ministry continues to bear fruit in this fellowship.  Thank you to Community Outreach for a shot of fresh anointing to our church.”                                                              – Pastor Dan & Debbie Mahurin – Higginsville, MO  

 

“Gary Ellsworth, Ron Brand, and their CO team have worked hard across our District helping and "encouraging" pastors.  They have done this without discrimination and have gone to places that some would deem, hopeless.  Their attitude is so "Kingdom" minded that it matters not to them the "size of venue" or church, they go, simply because there is a need and lives are at stake.  I could fill a book about all the great things that CO is doing.  They assisted our church during our launch as a new church plant several years ago too.  I am so glad to know Ron, Carla, Gary, Martha, and the team on a personal level and pray for their continued success in this God called ministry! - Pastors Cliff & Marilyn Waterman - Summit A/G, Lees Summit, MO

 

"C.O. is one of the greatest programs in our District.  It is a true picture of evangelism in action.  C.O. reaches out to the community, and is having a great impact on souls coming into the Kingdom."  -Bill Baker - District Superintendent - Southern Missouri District Council of the A/G - Spfld  

 

"Community Outreach provide an opportunity for the smaller church to touch its community with the power of the Gospel and for the local congregation to experience renewed power by the Holy Spirit.  The Brands and Ellsworths are nationally appointed US missionaries and are worthy of your prayers and support.  The SMDC Community Outreach Fund should also be a part of every church budget."-James G. McHaffie - World Missions Director - Southern Missouri District of the A/G – Springfield  

 

"The Brands' and C.O. were undoubtedly the catalyst that got our church moving over 10 years ago.  The training and encouragement we received became the tools that have enabled us to build a church that is still impacting our community and producing church members who understand the importance of lay ministry.  I can't say enough good things to express the gratitude that we have for this much needed ministry."-Pastor Gary Duke - Immanuel A/G - Noel, Missouri
 
 "The C.O. has been a great blessing to me as a pastor, to our church family, and now as the Southern Missouri District Secretary/Treasurer.  One of the greatest benefits to our local church has been Ron's teaching on personal evangelism.  This teaching has had lasting results in our area for the Kingdom of God.  Bro. Brand, through the C.O. ministry, has given our church an avenue to reach out to others with the gospel enabling us to fulfill the "Great Commission."  I believe in C.O.  I encourage every pastor to include this powerful ministry in their missions giving."-Pastor Stan Welch - Former Pastor First A/G Mansfield, MO - currently Secretary/Treasurer Southern Missouri District of the A/G - Springfield

 

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