Grace Fellowship International

Pastor Jeff Barbieri gives an insightful exposition of Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1. It is a prayer for all wholehearted believers. Jeff serves as Senior Pastor of Mountain View Bible Church, New Tripoli, PA.

David Sherman gives his spiritual journey testimony as interviewed by John Woodward. David tells of his Jewish roots, redemption, mission trips, and Bible study activities. Recently he went through the 12 week 'ID Ministry' process with Cross to Life Discipleship Ministries in Minnesota. Even mature believers can discover new dimensions and applications of the new covenant.

Dan Riley testifies of a deeper discovery of his identification with Christ and the difference this made in his life and ministry. Recorded in Sevierville, Tennessee at a banquet for Grace Fellowship International (2012). Dan serves as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Linda testifies of her personal journey as a believer, singer, trainer, wife, and mother. This was session 3 of "Cultivating a Christ-Centered Marriage"-- a retreat hosted by Peoples Church of Montreal. Grace Fellowship International

Dr. John Shepherd spoke about the importance of identification with Christ as it relates to the Great Commission. He was the founder/Director of Calvary Road Ministries that mobilizes pioneer evangelism among the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania: CalvaryRoad.com. He challenged young and old to be involved in spreading the gospel locally and globally. Recorded at First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge, TN (2005)

This was the introductory message presented at the Grace 220 seminar at New Life Community Church-Elgin (Illinois). The seminar and workshop May 17, 18, 2019 was provided to equip Soul Care ministries in the region. (Click the PDF button to view a detailed message outline.)

Faith Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota broadcasts a weekday program, “Afternoons with Bill Arnold.” On April 5, 2019 Bill invited John Woodward to return to this program for a conversation about Christ-centered discipleship: "...we learn to reject the lies of our past and walk forward in victory." Courtesy of myfaithradio.com

"When Christ went to the cross in our place, He not only died for our sins, but also made possible a glorious exchange; His life for our life. Essentially, the death of Christ for us was to put the life of Christ in us; and this life is available to every believer right now. We need only access His life so that He can be the animating power of our personality. This life is evidenced in the new man, the new union and the new victory we have in Christ." Preached in 2011. John VanGelderen leads RevivalFocus.org

Sheriena McEvers gave this personal testimony at her church--The Crossing, in Marysville, KS. She writes a blog entitled. "The Lighted Path" at https://www.sherienamcevers.com and is the author of "Bible Reading Study Guide" (Amazon.com)

Which is your approach to living the Christian life? This practical exposition of Galatians was preached at Anchor Church in Georgia by pastor Steve Hammack. www.AnchorGrayson.org. Used with permission

In this testimonial interview, Suzanne tells about the challenges she has faced over the years, including an overdependence on psychotropic drugs. After appropriating her identity and freedom in Christ, she has been involved in recovery and prison ministries.(Recorded in 2011)

Pastor Stoney Shaw affirms on the importance of daily, personal fellowship with God through the Word and prayer. He recommends examples of helpful grace-oriented devotional resources. Recorded at the Solomon School of Grace Fellowship Int'l in Pigeon Forge, TN (2004).

Although he and his parents (Stuart and Jill) had believed and taught the doctrine of union with Christ, Pete needed a personal illumination to appreciate this spiritual reality at a personal level. This testimonial message was given at Conference 220 in Dallas, Texas. Pete is Lead Pastor of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship and a teacher with TellingTheTruth.org

Ellie Jones tells about how she came to faith in Christ and later discovered how to live out of her union with Christ. She left her job as a school counselor, received full GFI training in Colorado, then shared the message of the Cross through discipleship and counseling in Florida and Spain. Interviewed by John Woodward, June, 2018

Joe Freeman and John Woodward recount the backstory of Grace Fellowship International's Recovery Coach Training track. Recorded in August, 2018: LoveThemToLife.com , GraceFellowshipInternational.com

John Woodward was interviewed by Bill Arnold on "The Early Evening Late Show", Faith Radio Network based in St. Paul, MN. They were joined by mutual friend, Jeff Verdoorn. The discussion is on the message of the Cross, Discipleship Counseling, and the field of addiction recovery. http://myfaithradio.com, July 25, 2018

Bill Firth gives a testimony of how he discovered identification with Christ and the difference this has made in his life. Part of a Recovery Coach seminar, June 1, 2018 in Lancaster, NY.

Aaron Kim tells of his journey into clinical depression and anxiety and how God delivered him. A testimonial interview with John Woodward.

This recording is an excerpt of a message on Galatians 2:20 by Pastor Keith Walker. As part of the message, he invites Glenn Dean to share a personal testimony about his spiritual journey to identification with Christ. First Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge, TN 2009

Larry Stamm shared his personal testimony and gave a fascinating explanation of the Passover seder. This presentation covers the Old Testament origin (Exodus ch. 12) and New Testament fulfillment in Jesus the Messiah (John 1:29; Matt. 26:17-30). Larry's ministry is online at www.larrystamm.org

Dr. Lewis Gregory (of Source Ministries) visited during the Spirituotherapy Workshop of March, 2018. He gave this word of exhortation to the students about personal ministry that flows from our relationship of abiding in Christ. This talk is followed by a testimony in song by participant, Donna Kennebrew.

Cherri Raws Freeman gave this talk at a Women's Breakfast at Bayside Chapel in Barnegat, NJ on 2/17/2018. She shares her personal testimony as a context for teaching about identification with Christ, God's love, and living out of a grace-based identity in Christ. The Fathers Loveletter narration is included near the end (Fathersloveletter.com). To learn more of Joe and Cherri's ministry, visit LoveThemToLife.com

In "Good News of Great Joy: Christ Your Life", Dr. Charles Stanley preaches one of his most explicit and dynamic messages about the importance of the believer's co-death and co-resurrection with Christ. (Dr. Charles Solomon (GFI) and Dr. Bill & Anabel Gillham gave conferences at FBC Atlanta in the early 1980's.) Most of Dr. Stanley's messages are available through inTouch.org

Musician, pastor's wife, mother... DeAnna's life was busy and fulfilling. But events beyond her control eventually tore her marriage apart and left her devastated. Hear how God brought her to healing, freedom and restoration though the Christ-centered life.

Bill Martin testifies of his training and Discipleship Counseling ministries in Colorado, Missouri and Texas. Interviewed by John Woodward. October, 2017. Grace Fellowship International

Jack Taylor has authored several books on spiritual victory, and is a former board member of Grace Fellowship International. This topic was the primary theme of his wife Barbara's book: "From Rejection to Acceptance." In this talk, Jack also addresses related issues such as spiritual warfare and our identity in Christ.

In this testimonial interview, Canadian Exchanged Life Counselor, Don Higgins, testifies about his spiritual journey. Although he was saved and fully committed in his youth and early adulthood, the early 1980's brought physical, emotional and spiritual misery. Hear how his appropiation of Christ as Life brought about transformational change.

In Part two of a testimonial interview, Exchanged Life Counselor, Don Higgins, shares about his journey from his business career to full time biblical counseling and equipping.

This message points us to the need for abiding in Christ instead of depending on self effort. It was given during The ChristLife Clinic in Ann Arbor, MI in 2015 and posted by permission of Revival Focus Ministries. Terry Pergyl currently serves as pastor of Memorial Baptist Church in Rockford, IL.

Paul reminisces about his journey to salvation and decades of Christian ministry. After serving as a church planter and pastor, Paul went through the Exchanged Life Conference, Workshop and Internship. Paul and Joyce live in North Carolina and are full time staff members with Freedom in Christ Ministries. (Interviewed by John Woodward)

Mary Louise McDonald testifies about her Exchanged Life personal and ministry testimony. Interviewed by John Woodward, May 10, 2017. Grace Fellowship International

Dr. Al Scardino recalls his Galatians 2:20 breakthrough, counseling training, and the development of the biblical counseling ministry at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Interviewed by John Woodward (part 1 of 2).

Dr. Al Scardino recalls his Galatians 2:20 breakthrough, counseling training, and the development of the biblical counseling ministry at First Baptist Church of Atlanta. Interviewed by John Woodward (part 2 of 2).

John uses an original allegory to contrast a person living under the law to one who is saved and living under grace. This message was given on May 18, 2014 at New Life Church in Hereford, TX

Pastor Joe Faraldi shared this testimony at an Exchanged Life Seminar in Pennsylvania on March 18, 2017.

A Testimony shared at an Exchanged Life Seminar in Pennsylvania on March 18, 2017

A missionary / biblical counselor testifies of his spiritual journey. This recording is an excerpt from an Exchanged Life Life Conference (March 3-4, 2017, by Grace Fellowship International).

This message is #1 of a four part series on "Discipleship Basics". Preached at First Baptist Church of Powell, 10/9/2016. The PDF notebook for all four lessons is attached here. Used with permission.

This message is #2 of a four part series on "Discipleship Basics". Preached at First Baptist Church of Powell, 10/16/2016. For the PDF notebook, see part 1. Used with permission.

This message is #3 of a four part series on "Discipleship Basics". Preached at First Baptist Church of Powell, 10/23/2016. For the PDF notebook, see part 1. Used with permission.

This message is #4 of a four part series on "Discipleship Basics". Preached at First Baptist Church of Powell, 10/30/2016. For the PDF notebook, see part 1. Used with permission.

This talk was given to a GriefShare group (hosted by 1st Baptist Church, Pigeon Forge 1/15/2017). How does appropriating one's identity in Christ assist in the journey of healing from loss? The attached document describes the Egypt to Canaan symbolism (from Handbook to Happiness).

On September 26, 2016 participants from an ID Ministry class in Eden Prairie, MN held a wrap up & testimony meeting. Other team members from the local sponsoring ministry, Cross to Life Discipleship Ministries, also attended. A current CtLDM trainee, Shirley, gave this testimony.

The students of the Spirituotherapy Workshop shared testimonies in the concluding session. This was recorded on August 11, 2016 in Pigeon Forge, TN.

This is the audio recording of a church service that highlighted the ministry of GFI. It features Charles Solomon, Cathy Solomon, Joe Freeman, John and Linda Woodward. First Baptist Church Pigeon Forge, TN July 17, 2016. The new Wheel & Line video (part of the Revival Now campaign) was also shown. Welcome and concluding prayer: pastor Dale Ellenburg.

This talk was given to those being trained in Christ Centered Counseling. Grace Fellowship Intl, 1986

This message was the first in a series on Victorious Christian Living hosted by Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN. The sessions on the following Sunday evenings presented the content of the GFI Exchanged Life Conference.

This is an introductory seminar about how the Exchanged Life Counseling process relates to recovery ministry.

This is the audio track of the video lesson #5 in the series, For Me to Live is Christ. It is based on the inductive Bible study by Charles R. Solomon.

In the last century an "invisible wall" was erected. Secular humanism became the dominant influence in American culture, while the Christian church's orthodoxy and vitality waned. In this recording of a manifesto By Dr. Charles Solomon, believers are summoned to Christ-centered living, and renewal so that the church can function as salt and light in the last days.