Evangelist Dea Warford

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 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 David Andreasen, Lincoln, Illinois
“We saw 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 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 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 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 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 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 Nathan Burns, Gustine, California
“The interest in this revival after the 1^st 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 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.”

(The following recommendations are from pastors who are no longer at the church where Dea was, and their current whereabouts may be unknown, but their reports still help give a sense of the things that commonly happen under this ministry) . .

Pastor Roger Sanders, (while at Greenville, Illinois A/G)
“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 come minister in your church.”

Pastor Duane Gunderson (while at the Glenns Ferry, Idaho Assembly of God)
“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 Dean Sturgis (while at Strugis, South Dakota A/G)
“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.”

Rev. Stephen Sperry, (Promoted to glory from Moreno Valley, CA A/G)
“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.”

Timothy Shamala (while pastoring 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.”