Recommendations
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It has been our privilege to
have Dr. Lance Ketchum at
I commend Dr.
Ketchum as a prolific writer who has the courage to deal with
many contemporary issues that affect the body of Christ.
He is a man of impeccable character, and I wholeheartedly
recommend him. He
will be a blessing to the independent Baptist churches and
ministries in which he serves.
Because of
Ron
Comfort
President
I praise the Lord for the
ministries of Dr. Lance
Ketchum. As an author, his
books have been a blessing
and a challenge. As pastor,
I have used his books both
for discipleship of new
converts and to encourage
others in their walk with
the Lord.
"Dr. Lance Ketchum was with us at Bensalem Baptist
Church in the fall of '06 for our Fall Meetings.
He did a terrific job.
There was a good balance of doctrinal truth and
practical application.
There were several people saved and we are still
working on discipling them.
I would certainly recommend the Ketchums for meetings
as they have a servant’s heart and understand the local
church and the need and heart of the pastor.
Dr. Bruce W. Love
Senior Pastor
"Dr. Lance Ketchum
has a genuine love for souls, he takes a strong stand on
the Scriptures, and he is very thorough in his study of
the Bible. He taught the Book of Hebrews in our Bible
Institute, and did an excellent job. The students
appreciated his knowledge of the Bible. Dr. Ketchum has
a stable, sincere, and virtuous testimony. He has a
real heart for the ministry."
"I have known Dr. Ketchum for 15 years in several
capacities. First, as a good friend. A friend that
shares the same burden for the lost as I do.
Secondly, as my pastor. Dr. Ketchum was my pastor
for 3 1/2 years. It was under his leadership that I
surrendered my life to full time Christian service.
I am excited that Dr. Ketchum is answering
God's call as an evangelist, and know he will be a
blessing to you as he has been to me. His knowledge
of God's Word is evident in his preaching which is
thorough and expository. Your church would be
blessed through the ministry of the
Ketchum's. I would highly recommend them."
Sr. Pastor Delbert P.
Oatsvall
"I have known Dr. Ketchum for
over 26 years. He has a passionate heart
for the Lord and his work. Through
preaching and teaching, he demonstrates a
thorough grasp of biblical truth and practical
application. He demonstrates a humble
spirit in his service for the Lord and in his
relationship to people. I would whole
heartedly recommend the Ketchums for meetings in
any local church that desires to hear the
faithful exposition of God's Word."
Dr.
Cary D. Flinck
Senior Pastor, Berean Baptist Church 8825
West Brodway
Brooklyn Park, MNhttp://www.bereannow.org
"I
have had the privilege of hearing Dr.
Ketchum preach several times over the years,
and each time I am blessed, challenged, and
encouraged. Dr. Ketchum
“rightly divides the Word of truth.” His
preaching is practical and from the heart.
He has a pastor’s heart and a
love for the local church. Your
ministry will greatly benefit from the
ministry of Lance Ketchum."
Pastor Mark Poorman Senior Pastor Woodcrest Baptist
Church Fridley, MN
"Dr. Ketchum was at Mount Zion Baptist
Church for a series of family meetings. His
teaching and preaching were both sound and
practical. Young and old alike came away
rejoicing. We know we had been fed solid
food!"
I highly recommend Dr. &
Mrs. Lance Ketchum for
ministry in any local
church. They
have walked with God through
great blessings and through
trials of hardship while
being good soldiers of Jesus
Christ. We
have prayed together and
have seen God answer.
Dr. Ketchum is first a
Biblicist. His
messages and teachings are
directly from the Bible,
which he knows very well.
He correctly
compares passages in the
proper context and compares
spiritual things with
spiritual. Your
people will hear some milk
of the Word but will also
get meat on which to
meditate.
While ministering in Bryant
Avenue Baptist Church they
proved themselves very
personable and when they
left our church we were in a
stronger position than when
they came. A
pastor can invite Dr.
Ketchum to minister with the
confidence that his first
concern is the strengthening
of that local church and
pastor.
We are praying for their
family and ministry. W.
David White, Sr. Pastor
Bryant Avenue Baptist Church
Minneapolis, MN I have had the privilege
of knowing and working with
Dr. & Mrs. Ketchum for
nearly 20 years. We
have served together on
boards and worked in the
same fellowships in
Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Humility and a sweet spirit
are some of the first
characteristics that come to
my mind when I think of the
Ketchums. They have
been a personal blessing to
my wife and me.
Brother Ketchum truly is a
man that preaches with
conviction. One item that
especially is such a
blessing to me is that he
preaches with depth, but in
such a way that even a new
born Christian will be able
to understand what he is
saying. I recommend him
heartily.
Dr. Ketchum was with us for
a week of meetings April
6-11, 2008. His messages
were a blessing as he
preached the truths of God’s
word and how, from the
youngest to the most mature,
Christians were blessed.
I highly recommend Dr. and
Mrs. Ketchum to any church
that is looking to be
blessed, both with his
preaching and written
materials.
Pastor Robert Love Sr.
Waupun Baptist Church
Waupun, WIwww.waupunbaptist.com
Here are some notes
from men in the church also.
The meetings with Dr.
Ketchum has helped me to
remember and accept my
responsibilities as a
husband, father, and
Christian; also that I must
continually seek to serve
Him in more areas.
Scott Gober – Waupun Baptist
Church
Dr. Ketchum’s week at our
church was filled with
thought provoking and
inspiring messages from
God’s word.
Dr. Ketchum’s "college
level” study books and tapes
permit the sincere Christian
to proceed further in his
knowledge and understanding
of God and His will.
Duane Petrie – Waupun
Baptist Church
Also, as my friend and pastor, he was very
instrumental in my hands-on training to do the work
of the ministry. It was that Paul-Timothy
relationship that we had that encouraged me to stay
faithful to the calling of God for my life.
"I
have known the Ketchum's for a number of years
as we served together on a Mission Board. I
have learned that Dr. Ketchum is a man whose
heart is to remain faithful to the revealed Word
of God. His exposition skills and practical
applications of the scriptures are exceptional.
His heart is to share these precious truths with
others that they may be saved and grow in the
faith. His compassion to reach the lost and be
of help to local churches has been clearly
manifested by his ministry. The Ketchum's have
a sweet demeanor and their personal lives are a
testimony to what they preach and teach. Dr.
Ketchum's ability to write has been a blessing
and help as his books are a great resource of
material to me as a pastor. It is my privilege
to recommend the Ketchum's in their itinerate
ministry to any church that desires to be
blessed by the clear teaching and application of
God's Word by a godly man. He will be a
blessing to you."
A friend and fellow pastor
Pastor Dick Steinhaus
Faith Baptist Church
Harvest, IL
http://www.fbcharvard.com/
"I have personally known Dr. Ketchum and
Patty for many years as personal friends,
but also Lance as a fellow carpenter,
pastor, evangelist, and author. As you can
see he has worn many hats, but his greatest
gift is his remarkable ability to keenly and
accurately exposit God's Word. You don't
have to know Dr. Ketchum long before you
sense his Pastor's heart and his gifted
ability to work with people. Combined with
his many years of practical experience in
the ministry, Dr. Ketchum will be a
tremendous blessing to any church that
either uses his ministry materials, or that
asks him to come and minister. It is my
privilege to recommend him to you."
Pastor Dan Stertz
Faith Baptist Church
Beloit, WI
In recent years, Dr. Ketchum
and I met while serving
together on the Board of
Trustees at Pillsbury
Baptist Bible College. A
friendship was kindled
immediately because of our
kindred spirit to serve the
Lord in ministry.
As Missions Director for the
Association of Independent
Baptist Churches of
Illinois, it was my
privilege to invite Dr.
Ketchum as our AIBCI Annual
Meeting speaker in 2004. His
messages were timely and
many pastors commented on
his thoroughness of
preparation and depth of
content.
In one of our church
planting ministries in
Illinois, we have used
Lance's booklet, God Wants
You to Know! with visitors
and contact work in the
community. Personally, I
have used the book In Search
of Spiritual Integrity
extensively while preaching
through the book of James as
an interim pastor.
As a friend, public speaker,
author, and servant of God,
I can highly recommend each
phase of Dr. Ketchum's
ministry.
Tom K. Trumbull
Missions Director
Association of Independent
Baptist Churches of Illinois
http://www.aibci.org/
I have always been impressed
by his humble spirit yet
urgent desire to see God
exalted. All he has and is
belongs to his Lord. To
spend time with him is to
sense the presence and power
of the Lord. I have been
blessed by his influence in
the ministries we have
shared together.
Dave Grotzke
Sr. Pastor
First Baptist Church
Baxter, MN
http://www.firstbaptistchurchbrainerd.com
Pastor Jerry Maart
Faith Baptist Church
Stacy, MN