Member testimonials

“My wife and I were saved in our late teens and we're now in our mid-60s. We spent most of those years attached to various veins of modern-day, pop-culture Christianity from small churches to mega churches.  We also got involved in various church work, bible study groups and church activities. After all of that, we still were very aware that we constantly struggled in our marriage, and life in general. Essentially, we still felt excluded from the life of God when we compared our lives to what we were reading in the New Testament. Then we were introduced to David Grams and Valiant Ministries and what a ride it has been! Through God's mercy and grace, we have been able to lay aside many of our cherished, but incorrect, beliefs about God and the Scriptures. But much of this was by no means easy, as if adding new knowledge to a stubborn heart would solve everything. It seemed like we were constantly elated by the intensity of the revelation in the teachings.  We heard familiar passages of scripture with new light and gained understanding like never before.  But along with this we found ourselves to be very challenged to take action on the Word.  There were times when we were so afflicted by the Word telling us how to think and what to think, that we almost couldn't bear it.  There was even a couple of times that we came close to bailing out and going off in search of people that taught what we desired to hear. I think what made the most difference for us compared to the church experiences we’d had in the past was the example of faith in action that we witnessed in the life of David Grams. Also, David’s close, father-like personal interaction in our lives played a big role. From question and answer sessions in our public meetings to numerous one-on-one meetings with him, his lifestyle of applying the Word of God helped us to understand the love of God in a deeper way. Among the biggest changes we are seeing is a fresh new love for others is taking place.  Today, although we certainly haven't arrived, we have found a great deal of stability, and a lot of the thinking that had caused us to be tossed back-and-forth in our past has been anchored in the Lord Jesus.” - Dave and Laura D.

"This church was literally life-changing. The deep dive into Scriptures unlocked many mysteries, answered many questions and brought clarity to passages that I've heard before, but with deep meaning. The teaching not only changed me, but I watched others being transformed by the knowledge that was shared straight out of the Bible. The pastor, David Grams, didn't share personal stories, but he came prepared to teach every lesson on scriptures. When people had questions, (and they had a lot of questions), David was able to answer their questions quickly and supported each answer with scripture. Thank you David. The teaching is so foundational to my understanding of the Bible. I learned an incredible amount about the Word. The knowledge has become an impetus to keep seeking God the Father in Heaven, His Son Jesus our Lord and the Holy Spirit." - RJ B.

"I've been a Christian for 40 years and I joined because I wanted a faith "refresher", but it was so much more! David took us on a deep dive into all the essential teachings about discipleship, with practical tools for putting them into action. Now, I am not just a believer in Christ, but I am a true disciple, and I am equipped to go out and make more disciples--just like Jesus told us to do." - Kelly R.

"Went in to this thinking I had a decent understanding of the foundations of Christianity. I soon learned I knew little to nothing. David rightly divides the word, he is a deep well, overflowing with wisdom and knowledge. My life has already been significantly changed due to this course. My daily time with Lord has since been a number 1 priority. I’ve been saved for about a year and made huge changes in my life because of my salvation. Then I attended here. It gave me wisdom that’s since been overflowing into my life and the lives of the people I know. The fruit is real, and extremely valuable. Being able to be surrounded with fellow believers who want to learn and a teacher who is willing to always answer questions is priceless. This can change your life." - Jonathan G.