“In the past 15 years, I have not had one single evangelist come, so that I could avoid being burnt and dealing with fallout from some “half-cocked’ evangelist’s ministry.  Dea Warford has changed my mind about the gift of the evangelist. It is a needed and desirable gift and the church I pastor has been spiritually short-changed because of my fears and prejudices.  Dea came with a servant’s heart and the Lord’s anointing.  Our Sun.  AM attendance averages between 175-200 and our Sun. PM and Wed. PM averages 30-40.  When Dea came, our four nightly services averaged 170-190.  Many people were saved, healed, delivered and filled.  Even if you’re naturally cautious, I would encourage you to give Dea an opportunity.  I don’t believe you will be disappointed”.  - Pastor Greg MIddlebrook, Salmon, Idaho

“We had a large number of people who were filled with the Holy Spirit, people who said they needed to be baptized in water (I didn’t even know they hadn’t been!)  and others who committed to start tithing.  I am happy to report we are baptizing all who said they need to be this Sunday.  Those who made a commitment to pay their tithes are!”  - Pastor Bill Halstead, Ashland, Oregon
 
“One of the finest Evangelists in the Foursquare Church . . . the finest presentation of the basics of the gospel I have experienced over the years.  He was exacting in his theology and exemplary  in his approach”  - Pastor Richard Biddle, Palmdale, California

“I believe it was the best teaching on the Holy Spirit I have heard in my 35 years of ministry.  At the end of the service, we had 12 people baptized in the Holy Spirit.”  - Pastor Norm Taylor, Kingman, Arizona

“I commend Dea to come alongside you and help you equip the saints with something he has that pastors don’t.  Unless you believe you possess the whole Ephesians 4:11 package,  Dea is the man.  He will help you, not hurt you.  He will increase and not diminish the word entrusted to your oversight and your approach to ministry, and will honor the pastor before his people.  You’ll see people get saved, delivered from life-dominating habits/sins, people will be healed, and all this will be in a context of joy.   Dea makes it fun to be at church.”  - Pastor Mike McGovern, Missoula, Montana

“Not only did Dea draw a crowd (relative to the size of our church), he preached with tremendous effectiveness.  He is real, full of God’s Spirit, and gifted.  He communicates clearly and keeps people’s attention.  The older elementary school children and youth enjoyed him every bit as much as the adults.  He allows the saints to participate . . . imparting gifts to the body.”  - Pastor Ed Sweet, Albany, Oregon

“Dea ministers in a level of openness that is rare in most leaders today.  He is funny, transparent and sincere.  Many in our congregation were genuinely healed and delivered during his ministry to them.”  - Rev. David Coffey, Heartland District Supervisor of the Foursquare Gospel Church

“We saw at least 15 healings, 5 Holy Spirit baptisms, countless deliverances and five salvations.”  - Brian Van Cleave, McMinnville, Oregon

“Dea has been with us for the past four days, and I have spent more time laughing and rejoicing and being touched by the power of God than I can remember.  We have not had an evangelistic service in our church which lasts more than two meetings in the past 8 years, but we took a chance with Dea and we certainly haven’t regretted it.  Our attendance has been great every night.”  - Pastor Tom Davis, Kennewick, Washington

“We had 8 people come to Christ, 15 received the baptism with the Holy Spirit.  Many people who I thought might not respond well to his ministry were in fact often the first ones at the altar to receive prayer.  His warm and transparent style is a source of hope to all.”  - Pastor Jim Wells, Shingle Springs, California

“Dea has been to our church four times over the years.  Dea is balanced.  Dea is amazingly fresh, anointed, humble, Biblical and practical.  Dea has never disappointed us.  He was very professional.  I was pleasantly surprised by how many came for the weekend revival meeting  Many people were touched with physical healing, released in victory over the devil and several were touched with deep emotional healing.   Even the kids loved it.  My son  (10 at the time), after one of Dea’s services, said with tears in his eyes, “I don’t know where my life would be if I hadn’t come to hear Dea Warford tonight.”  - Pastor Ray O’Grady, Pendleton,Oregon

“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 Tony Penn, Tulsa, Oklahoma

“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 Scott Covey, Central Point, Oregon

“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 Larry Ramsfield, Worland, Wyoming

“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 Harold Schutte, Oskaloosa, Iowa 

“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.”  - Pastor Roger Sanders, Greenville, Illinois

“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.” - Gerry Smart, Senior Pastor, Running Springs, 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 Frank Ferrandini, 29 Palms, California

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 Phil Schneider, Bethalto, Illinois

“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 Duane Gunderson, Glenns Ferry, ID

“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 David Andreasen, Lincoln, Illinois

“Our people are still talking about their wonderful experience, and the powerful healing services.  Dea was great to work with.”  - Pastor Wade Heimer, Carrollton, Illinois

“Seven were baptized in the Holy Spirit. I especially appreciate Dea’s willingness to submit to the pastor’s leadership.”  - Pastor Russell Myers,  Harrison, Ohio

“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 Tom Lamb, Needles, CA

“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 Nathan Burns, Gustine, California 

“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 Lorin Charmichel, Keaau, Hawaii
 
“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 Rodney Ohler, Salineville, OH

“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 Edward Dean, Strugis, South Dakota

“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 Timothy Shamala, Falls City, Nebraska

“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 Kenneth Weaver, Massillon, 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 Mark Petric, Wellington, OH

“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 Doug Young, Cathedral City, California

“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 Pat Herlitz, Maryville, Illinois

“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 Brian Gering, Irrigon, OR

“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 Hugh Cerutti, Farmington, MO

“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 Joe Meyer, Marengo, Illinois

Comments from other now retired ministers and an erstwhile college president:
“Dea and another brother in our church went out into the neighborhood and led four young people, ranging in ages 17-19, to the Lord.  These people were excited about Jesus and, in the next year, helped to lead approximately fifty others to Christ.  As a result of this ministry, I baptized 26 young people in 13 weeks.”

“I was concerned about finances for a full-time evangelist.  I didn’t need to be!  The love offerings came in abundantly and we gave him the largest offering we have ever given.  Our people loved Dea”

“I had just about given up on the idea of ever having revival because the other attempts have ended in apparent failure with just a few  showing up.  I have had a change of heart since our meeting with Dea.  The crowds have been good each night; they just keep coming back.  We have reached several new families”

“The altars were filled with young people.  If you need an evangelist to focus on the lost in your city, you could not be served better than my dear brother Evangelist Dea Warford.