Fulfilling the Vision . . . International Testimonies

Testimonies From Some of Our International Graduates

Dear RHEMA Family,

I wanted to let you know how much attending RHEMA Italy has meant to me. I grew up in a family of atheists. My parents do not believe in God even though we live in a very religious nation. For this reason I grew up experimenting with different religions, and this brought much confusion in my life. A friend told me about RHEMA Italy, and I thought it would be a good place to go and discover if a loving God exists. During the course of this school year, I learned about faith and what it really means to be a Christian. My life has totally been turned around and I am not the same person I used to be. I had never been to a graduation ceremony. Pastor Hagin’s sermon inspired me to continue to walk the walk of faith . . . because I cannot be defeated and I will not quit.

R.B., Verona, Italy

The last two years of Bible school were absolutely amazing, and sometimes it seemed like I could not wait to finally get out and do something with the truths I learned. Graduation day came and was filled with many blessings from the first minute to the last. I was truly blessed by a brief conversation with Mrs. Lynette Hagin at the luncheon. The final evening ceremony with RBTC Europe Director Monika Wagner, Pastor John F. Grunewald (RHEMA Europe, Africa, and Middle East Director), and Pastor Kenneth W. Hagin was like the wind from God I expected to happen. All three of them spoke directly to my heart and pushed me once more gently forward on the path God has laid out for me. I appreciate the time and effort Pastor Hagin spent to come all the way from the States to Germany to speak into my life.

Silvana, RHEMA Germany 2010 graduate

Dear RHEMA,

I had heard about RHEMA from my pastor friends four years ago. From the time they shared about RHEMA Bible Training Center Italy, I had a strong desire to attend. But every year, finances would not allow me to come to school. I started to believe God for a better job—a job that would allow me to leave early so that I could travel the hour and a half to start school in the evenings. Praise God, two years ago I got another job and have now graduated this year from RHEMA Italy. During my time at school, I learned how to put biblical principles to work. I have grown spiritually, and I have discovered my call to the ministry. Our graduating class was so excited to have Pastor and Mrs. Hagin here with us to celebrate our special evening. Thank you for coming!

C.M., Padova, Italy

Dear Pastor and Mrs. Hagin,

First, I want to give thanks to all of the leaders at RHEMA Bible Training Center who taught me, because the Word has worked an enormous transformation in my life.

During the first three months of school, it almost seemed that I was being torn apart. I felt like a puzzle that had been taken apart and then put back together again in a different order. In one way I enjoyed it, but in another way it made me very insecure. But as the weeks went by, I became secure again. Now I know what it means to live a transformed life.

I also attended the Winter Bible Seminar in 2009 and that experience was an inspiration for my faith.
Now I know why the second year is called Advanced Training, because it stretches you and it causes you to grow in Him.

Thank you for carrying out the mandate of “Go teach My people faith.”

I am glad I am part of a wonderful family of love.

God bless you all!
Beverley, RHEMA Germany graduate

Dear RHEMA Family,

What an honor it was to meet Pastor and Mrs. Lynette at the Pastors Luncheon hosted by RHEMA Italy this past May. We have been reading Pastor Hagin’s books and wanted to express our gratitude for the teaching and ministry that we are receiving from RHEMA. One of our congregation members was part of the graduating class this year, and we were blessed to be part of the ceremony. This graduate is coming back to our church as our youth pastor, and we know that he will be an inspiration to the youth of our church. Thank you, RHEMA.

V.B., Riccione, Italy

Dear Pastor and Mrs. Hagin,

I would like to thank you for what RHEMA Bible Training Center Germany did in my life. I was born again in the beginning of 2005, and in 2006 I started to visit some seminars at RBTC. Very soon I discovered that RHEMA was where I would find what I had been looking for, for so long. Now in 2010 I will graduate from second year, and the changes which have taken place in my life can almost be called miraculous. It was as if my entire being was taken apart and put together again, but now in the right order.

I discovered a God I had always dreamed of Who is giving, loving, caring, healing, merciful, gracious, wise, and powerful. But He is also a strict, excellent, uncompromising, demanding, and jealous God. I discovered God’s character and His will, His heartbeat and His passion, His righteousness and safety. A God one can trust. A God one wants to serve.

I also met some wonderful people as classmates, and I was blessed with some extraordinary teachers—real-life role models who are passionate for the Word and loving toward their students. I personally discovered the power of God’s Word spoken in faith and the peace that passes all understanding. I am very thankful to be able to look into a blessed future with God’s Spirit inside of me and His angels at my side. I am ready to spread the Word, and blessed to be a part of the RHEMA family.

Your dedication made this possible, and I deeply appreciate your effort. May God continue to bless you personally and all the RBTCs around the world, and may more schools be added as well.

God bless,

Carolyn, RHEMA Germany graduate

Dear Pastor and Mrs. Hagin,

As we were invited to visit RHEMA, I knew immediately that it was time for me to register for school at RHEMA. I registered my wife, Sumalee, without telling her about it. She’s from Thailand and her German is not so good.

As she was sitting in class, she slowly realized that it was time for her to go to RHEMA too and she got excited. Hallelujah! Sumalee was a very young believer when we started to attend RHEMA. She had been a Buddhist her entire life.

She took advantage of every opportunity in learning and growing spiritually. RHEMA changed our lives completely.

Now we are really having fun serving God and being a part of fulfilling God’s plan with our church.

We have been in Tulsa at Winter Bible Seminar twice now. This really helped us to understand the RHEMA family and to realize that we are a part of this family.

I’m a businessman and have a lot of responsibilities and a lot to do. I had no problems attending the classes and my business was always extremely blessed.

RHEMA Bible Training Center was the best thing that ever happened to us, and it is a preparation for God’s calling and His assignments.

We are excited about what God has in store for us—probably nothing boring!

Sincerely,

Thomas and Sumalee, RHEMA Germany graduates