An evangelistic ministry helping equip God's people to minister
more effectively to the lost in their community.
more effectively to the lost in their community.
Assembly of God Pastors' Comments
Helping others receive their
Miracle from the Lord!
Miracle from the Lord!
Evangelist Dea Warford
(The following recommendations were received from pastors while they were pastoring in the churches listed. If these pastors are no longer at the church listed, their contact information might be located in the Assemblies of God “Offical List Ministers” book)
Pastor Tony Penn, Red Fork A/G, Tulsa, Oklahoma
“He is clearly under the authority of the local pastor and his doctrine is in total agreement with the 16 fundamentals of truth the Assemblies of God proclaim.”
Pastor Jamie Howell, North Ridgeville, Ohio
“It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of recommendation for the ministry of Dea Warford. He is truly a man of God and it is apparent to me that the Lord sent him to our church as part of his plan to bless us. His ministry did just that. Besides having a strong evangelistic anointing on his ministry, Brother Warford also has a tremendous teaching gift that allows him to take difficult spiritual truths and make them easily applicable to our lives. Dea’s delivery is sprinkled with humor and his level of energy results in no one being bored. He has good rapport with all ages, even our youth paying close attention while he spoke. During ministry at the altar we saw people saved, filled with the Holy Spirit, set free from bondages of various types, and a large number experienced physical healings. Dea is a personal joy to be with. He is very gracious and humbly submitted himself to my pastoral leadership while he was with us, exhibiting a wonderful spirit of cooperation. We look forward to having him back again.”
Pastor Scott Covey, Central Point, Oregon
“Each meeting was powerful. We had sixteen people testify of healing and another 20 that received the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. “
Pastor Steven Conrad, Reynoldsburg, OH
“I was personally challenged more than ever before in the importance of prayer in my ministry and in my personal life. These few days have transformed my devotional life. I am not the same pastor as before.”
Pastor Larry Ramsfield, Worland, Wyoming
“Many wonderful signs and wonders followed. People were baptized in the Holy Spirit, healed of physical maladies, and those with spiritual bondages were set free. Truly the fruit was evident for the ministry Dea has been called to as an evangelist. His ministry was very well received by our church body. Dea’s advertisement for our newspaper drew people to our church like no other ministry advertisement has done for several years!”
Pastor Harold Schutte, Oskaloosa, Iowa:
“I want to heartily recommend his ministry. Attendance grew in each service. Dea was an encourage-ment to my wife and me personally and really honored us before our people. I know that Dea’s ministry impacted our church and us personally in a number of ways. We look forward to having him back with us in the near future.”
Pastor Roger Sanders, Greenville, Illinois
“It was the best revival meeting we have had at our church in the six years I have served as pastor. God used Dea to help bring lasting new life into the church and into the pastor. New life & hope has been brought to our church. I can say this with all confidence, that all who came were touched of God in some way. We found Dea to be an evangelist of the utmost integrity. I would not hesitate at all to allow him to minister in your church.”
Gerry Smart, Senior Pastor, Running Springs, California
“Dea Warford has ministered here at Running Springs Assembly of God on several occasions - as a Sunday pulpit guest and as an evangelist conducting a weekend series of revival meetings. To show you the trust I have in Dea Warford, I gave him a key to the church so he could pray there when needed; and when I went on vacation, I had him fill my pulpit. I always heard positive comments about his ministry from my congregation. I hold Rev. Dea in very high regard. He is full of energy. His messages are always doctrinally sound, backed by Scripture. I highly recommend Rev. Warford as a guest speaker or in a series of evanglistic meetings. He will minister to you and your congregation and you will not be disappointed. During the week, the best way to get me is on my personal cell phone - 909 725 2152. However, I may let voice mail pick it up if I am in the middle of something at work, but I will return your call as soon as I can.”
Pastor Frank Ferrandini, 29 Palms, California
“Sarah Henry had been suffering with arthritis in her knees for over two years: God set her free from arthritis. She set her cane aside (she has not been able to walk without it) and started walking back and forth up and down the aisles with the joy of the Lord all over her face. Many other great works of God happened. I personally received a new awakening from God of how important the evangelist's ministry is to the church.”
Pastor Phil Schneider, Bethalto, Illinois
Dea is a man who loves God’s Word. His continual quoting of scripture for each point of his sermon was refreshing. Sunday morning’s healing service was the most effective healing service we have ever had. Dea included the people in the laying on of hands. 40 people testified that morning of various types of healings.”
Pastor Duane Gunderson, Glenns Ferry, ID
“We had a great time in the Lord during the three days of meetings we had with you. Fifteen received the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Six people were healed. Eight were reclaimed. Our church is not the same. The revival continues.”
Pastor David Andreasen, Lincoln, Illinois
“We saw many answers to prayer and numerous miracles. It was thrilling to see tears of joy and excitement as backs were healed, pains eliminated, and other ailments visibly done away with. Two weeks later folks are still rejoicing and sharing their good news with others. It was a tremendous spiritual boost for us.”
Pastor Wade Heimer, Carrollton, Illinois
“Our people are still talking about their wonderful experience, and the powerful healing services. Dea was great to work with.”
Pastor James Dabney, Bethany Assembly, San Diego, California
“The solid preaching prepared the people for the righteous acts of God. Souls were saved, people were baptized in the Holy Spirit, healings and miracles followed each service. Our church was truly blessed by his preaching and anointed ministry.”
Pastor Russell Myers, Harrison, Ohio
“Seven were baptized in the Holy Spirit. I especially appreciate Dea’s willingness to submit to the pastor’s leadership.”
Pastor Tom Lamb, Needles, CA
“The Holy Spirit baptism was poured out on all who came to receive except one visitor. One of my elders went home and prayed in tongues for 2 hours. My wife felt 100% relief from pain after over a year of suffering. A woman who had suffered from hives was totally healed for the first time in over a year. A woman who had abdominal surgery and was left with severe cramps screamed with joy, “It’s gone!”, as you prayed for her. Our people & I are looking forward to the next time God would have you here.’
Pastor Nathan Burns, Gustine, California
“The interest in this revival after the 1st night was above average. Many were on the edge of their seats throughout. All references to his ministry needs were tactful. I look forward to him returning in the future.”
Pastor Lorin Charmichel, Keaau, Hawaii
“I would like to highly recommend Evangelist Dea Warford, whom I consider a friend to a pastor and an asset to the church. His method in sharing the gospel is relevant, practical and Word-based. He is not only an excellent motivational speaker, but anointed in delivering the message and bringing people to a place of making quality decisions.”
Pastor Rodney Ohler, Salineville, OH
“Our people were challenged to prayer and I have witnessed a change in them and the church because of it. They have since initiated a weekly prayer meeting (which I had tried without success to get started for three years) and it has been well attended and growing each week. I am hearing of many answers to prayer as a result. His teaching was Biblically sound. I recommend this ministry without hesitation to any pastor for consideration. You will not be disappointed in doing so.”
Pastor Edward Dean, Strugis, South Dakota
“There were numerous testimonies of healing which took place. One boy had almost died at school that day from acute asthma. God healed him. One 71-year-old lady in our church testified that the next morning after receiving her healing, she was able to get all the way down into her bath tub and splash water like kid; something she had not been able to do for years. The list of healings goes on and on. We will certainly have his ministry among us again.”
Pastor Stephen Sperry, Moreno Valley, CA A/G (deceased)
“I have known Dea for nearly 30 years. He is a man of high integrity. He is a gifted speaker. Over the years he has memorized large portions of Scripture which the Lord uses in very effective ways while Dea preaches. I am most impressed with Dea’s God-given ability to lead folks to the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.”
Pastor Timothy Shamala, Falls City, Nebraska
“Your ministry to our church was very much needed and appreciated. We saw 10 people healed of various problems, two gave their hearts to Christ, three were filled with the Spirit, others experienced a fresh work of the Sprit while many others responded to the altar calls recognizing their need for His touch in their lives. The neat thing was to see many who had not responded to the altar call in a long time. Thank you for coming to Falls City to make a difference.”
Pastor Kenneth Weaver, Massillon, OH
“Dea is a man of high integrity, very supportive of the pastoral leadership. Dea is a veteran in the ministry who is competent and trustworthy. He exhibited sensitivity to the needs of the church.”
Pastor Ken Davis, Nooksack Valley, WA
“Our altars were full for each service. The power and anointing of the Holy Spirit was very evident. Dea brought a timely message that our church desperately needed.”
Pastor Mark Petric, Wellington, OH
“Our prayer revival meetings we had with evangelist Dea Warford were tremendous. This was definitely a God-thing. Many people received physical healings, were baptized or refilled with the Holy Spirit, and were delivered from sin.”
Pastor Doug Young, Cathedral City, California
“Our congregation was challenged and encouraged. They were given some very effective tools for study, instruction and walking in victory. His humor and ability to capture the audience’s attention is different and very effective. We are still having testimonies of healings. I can heartily recommend our brother’s ministry.”
Pastor Pat Herlitz, Maryville, Illinois
“Our pianist is still basking in the healing she received in her hand. (She had severe tendonitis, to such a degree she taught herself to write with her opposite hand; today she remains pain free). We are continuing to follow up on the individuals that made a profession of faith, especially the young Hindu woman from the university.”
Pastor Brian Gering, Irrigon, OR
“I heartily recommend the ministry of Dea Warford. The altar times were fruitful and anointed. As a pastor, I appreciate that Dea respected my authority and has a servant’s heart.”
Pastor Hugh Cerutti, Farmington, MO
“His ministry was well received. The services were well attended. His messages are scripturally sound. He holds people’s attention well. He spends time praying with people in the altar.”
Pastor Joe Meyer, Marengo, Illinois
“Dea was tremendously used of the Lord. We experienced a wonderful time of prayer at the altar. There were testimonies of physical healings, people being converted to Christ, and several baptized in the Holy Spirit. He was very well received.”
Pastor Tony Penn, Red Fork A/G, Tulsa, Oklahoma
“He is clearly under the authority of the local pastor and his doctrine is in total agreement with the 16 fundamentals of truth the Assemblies of God proclaim.”
Pastor Jamie Howell, North Ridgeville, Ohio
“It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of recommendation for the ministry of Dea Warford. He is truly a man of God and it is apparent to me that the Lord sent him to our church as part of his plan to bless us. His ministry did just that. Besides having a strong evangelistic anointing on his ministry, Brother Warford also has a tremendous teaching gift that allows him to take difficult spiritual truths and make them easily applicable to our lives. Dea’s delivery is sprinkled with humor and his level of energy results in no one being bored. He has good rapport with all ages, even our youth paying close attention while he spoke. During ministry at the altar we saw people saved, filled with the Holy Spirit, set free from bondages of various types, and a large number experienced physical healings. Dea is a personal joy to be with. He is very gracious and humbly submitted himself to my pastoral leadership while he was with us, exhibiting a wonderful spirit of cooperation. We look forward to having him back again.”
Pastor Scott Covey, Central Point, Oregon
“Each meeting was powerful. We had sixteen people testify of healing and another 20 that received the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. “
Pastor Steven Conrad, Reynoldsburg, OH
“I was personally challenged more than ever before in the importance of prayer in my ministry and in my personal life. These few days have transformed my devotional life. I am not the same pastor as before.”
Pastor Larry Ramsfield, Worland, Wyoming
“Many wonderful signs and wonders followed. People were baptized in the Holy Spirit, healed of physical maladies, and those with spiritual bondages were set free. Truly the fruit was evident for the ministry Dea has been called to as an evangelist. His ministry was very well received by our church body. Dea’s advertisement for our newspaper drew people to our church like no other ministry advertisement has done for several years!”
Pastor Harold Schutte, Oskaloosa, Iowa:
“I want to heartily recommend his ministry. Attendance grew in each service. Dea was an encourage-ment to my wife and me personally and really honored us before our people. I know that Dea’s ministry impacted our church and us personally in a number of ways. We look forward to having him back with us in the near future.”
Pastor Roger Sanders, Greenville, Illinois
“It was the best revival meeting we have had at our church in the six years I have served as pastor. God used Dea to help bring lasting new life into the church and into the pastor. New life & hope has been brought to our church. I can say this with all confidence, that all who came were touched of God in some way. We found Dea to be an evangelist of the utmost integrity. I would not hesitate at all to allow him to minister in your church.”
Gerry Smart, Senior Pastor, Running Springs, California
“Dea Warford has ministered here at Running Springs Assembly of God on several occasions - as a Sunday pulpit guest and as an evangelist conducting a weekend series of revival meetings. To show you the trust I have in Dea Warford, I gave him a key to the church so he could pray there when needed; and when I went on vacation, I had him fill my pulpit. I always heard positive comments about his ministry from my congregation. I hold Rev. Dea in very high regard. He is full of energy. His messages are always doctrinally sound, backed by Scripture. I highly recommend Rev. Warford as a guest speaker or in a series of evanglistic meetings. He will minister to you and your congregation and you will not be disappointed. During the week, the best way to get me is on my personal cell phone - 909 725 2152. However, I may let voice mail pick it up if I am in the middle of something at work, but I will return your call as soon as I can.”
Pastor Frank Ferrandini, 29 Palms, California
“Sarah Henry had been suffering with arthritis in her knees for over two years: God set her free from arthritis. She set her cane aside (she has not been able to walk without it) and started walking back and forth up and down the aisles with the joy of the Lord all over her face. Many other great works of God happened. I personally received a new awakening from God of how important the evangelist's ministry is to the church.”
Pastor Phil Schneider, Bethalto, Illinois
Dea is a man who loves God’s Word. His continual quoting of scripture for each point of his sermon was refreshing. Sunday morning’s healing service was the most effective healing service we have ever had. Dea included the people in the laying on of hands. 40 people testified that morning of various types of healings.”
Pastor Duane Gunderson, Glenns Ferry, ID
“We had a great time in the Lord during the three days of meetings we had with you. Fifteen received the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Six people were healed. Eight were reclaimed. Our church is not the same. The revival continues.”
Pastor David Andreasen, Lincoln, Illinois
“We saw many answers to prayer and numerous miracles. It was thrilling to see tears of joy and excitement as backs were healed, pains eliminated, and other ailments visibly done away with. Two weeks later folks are still rejoicing and sharing their good news with others. It was a tremendous spiritual boost for us.”
Pastor Wade Heimer, Carrollton, Illinois
“Our people are still talking about their wonderful experience, and the powerful healing services. Dea was great to work with.”
Pastor James Dabney, Bethany Assembly, San Diego, California
“The solid preaching prepared the people for the righteous acts of God. Souls were saved, people were baptized in the Holy Spirit, healings and miracles followed each service. Our church was truly blessed by his preaching and anointed ministry.”
Pastor Russell Myers, Harrison, Ohio
“Seven were baptized in the Holy Spirit. I especially appreciate Dea’s willingness to submit to the pastor’s leadership.”
Pastor Tom Lamb, Needles, CA
“The Holy Spirit baptism was poured out on all who came to receive except one visitor. One of my elders went home and prayed in tongues for 2 hours. My wife felt 100% relief from pain after over a year of suffering. A woman who had suffered from hives was totally healed for the first time in over a year. A woman who had abdominal surgery and was left with severe cramps screamed with joy, “It’s gone!”, as you prayed for her. Our people & I are looking forward to the next time God would have you here.’
Pastor Nathan Burns, Gustine, California
“The interest in this revival after the 1st night was above average. Many were on the edge of their seats throughout. All references to his ministry needs were tactful. I look forward to him returning in the future.”
Pastor Lorin Charmichel, Keaau, Hawaii
“I would like to highly recommend Evangelist Dea Warford, whom I consider a friend to a pastor and an asset to the church. His method in sharing the gospel is relevant, practical and Word-based. He is not only an excellent motivational speaker, but anointed in delivering the message and bringing people to a place of making quality decisions.”
Pastor Rodney Ohler, Salineville, OH
“Our people were challenged to prayer and I have witnessed a change in them and the church because of it. They have since initiated a weekly prayer meeting (which I had tried without success to get started for three years) and it has been well attended and growing each week. I am hearing of many answers to prayer as a result. His teaching was Biblically sound. I recommend this ministry without hesitation to any pastor for consideration. You will not be disappointed in doing so.”
Pastor Edward Dean, Strugis, South Dakota
“There were numerous testimonies of healing which took place. One boy had almost died at school that day from acute asthma. God healed him. One 71-year-old lady in our church testified that the next morning after receiving her healing, she was able to get all the way down into her bath tub and splash water like kid; something she had not been able to do for years. The list of healings goes on and on. We will certainly have his ministry among us again.”
Pastor Stephen Sperry, Moreno Valley, CA A/G (deceased)
“I have known Dea for nearly 30 years. He is a man of high integrity. He is a gifted speaker. Over the years he has memorized large portions of Scripture which the Lord uses in very effective ways while Dea preaches. I am most impressed with Dea’s God-given ability to lead folks to the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.”
Pastor Timothy Shamala, Falls City, Nebraska
“Your ministry to our church was very much needed and appreciated. We saw 10 people healed of various problems, two gave their hearts to Christ, three were filled with the Spirit, others experienced a fresh work of the Sprit while many others responded to the altar calls recognizing their need for His touch in their lives. The neat thing was to see many who had not responded to the altar call in a long time. Thank you for coming to Falls City to make a difference.”
Pastor Kenneth Weaver, Massillon, OH
“Dea is a man of high integrity, very supportive of the pastoral leadership. Dea is a veteran in the ministry who is competent and trustworthy. He exhibited sensitivity to the needs of the church.”
Pastor Ken Davis, Nooksack Valley, WA
“Our altars were full for each service. The power and anointing of the Holy Spirit was very evident. Dea brought a timely message that our church desperately needed.”
Pastor Mark Petric, Wellington, OH
“Our prayer revival meetings we had with evangelist Dea Warford were tremendous. This was definitely a God-thing. Many people received physical healings, were baptized or refilled with the Holy Spirit, and were delivered from sin.”
Pastor Doug Young, Cathedral City, California
“Our congregation was challenged and encouraged. They were given some very effective tools for study, instruction and walking in victory. His humor and ability to capture the audience’s attention is different and very effective. We are still having testimonies of healings. I can heartily recommend our brother’s ministry.”
Pastor Pat Herlitz, Maryville, Illinois
“Our pianist is still basking in the healing she received in her hand. (She had severe tendonitis, to such a degree she taught herself to write with her opposite hand; today she remains pain free). We are continuing to follow up on the individuals that made a profession of faith, especially the young Hindu woman from the university.”
Pastor Brian Gering, Irrigon, OR
“I heartily recommend the ministry of Dea Warford. The altar times were fruitful and anointed. As a pastor, I appreciate that Dea respected my authority and has a servant’s heart.”
Pastor Hugh Cerutti, Farmington, MO
“His ministry was well received. The services were well attended. His messages are scripturally sound. He holds people’s attention well. He spends time praying with people in the altar.”
Pastor Joe Meyer, Marengo, Illinois
“Dea was tremendously used of the Lord. We experienced a wonderful time of prayer at the altar. There were testimonies of physical healings, people being converted to Christ, and several baptized in the Holy Spirit. He was very well received.”
