Jonathan Rutz

To whom it may concern,

I believe with all my heart that the “church” here in the United States has no fear of God (which is the beginning of wisdom). I believe brother Dones has been anointed to teach God’s people what the fear of God is, and to stir up a hunger for the truth of God’s Word. I’ve been a Christian for thirty-one years; grew up on the mission field; heard fifty-two “life-changing” sermons every year, yet never managed to discipline myself to spend much time in the Word. The Lord has used Brother Dones in my life to stir up a hunger so that it’s not abnormal for me to spend hours and hours in the Word. Quite frankly, I would hardly call it a “discipline”, since my taste buds for spiritual bread have come alive. Now I actually crave God’s Word.

My prayer is that God may anoint Brother Dones to bless you, as he has blessed me and my wife and our five children.

Sincerely,
Jonathan Rutz

Elder
The Church At Living Springs

Stephen J. Throckmorton

To Whom It May Concern,

I’m pleased to tell you about Teddy Dones, whom I have known for over two years. Teddy and I have spent many hours together during that time, praying, worshipping, studying the Bible, and ministering to others. I would like to tell you about three characteristics in particular that I have observed in Teddy: his zeal and dedication, his desire to win souls, and his willingness to learn.

Teddy is a very zealous and dedicated Christian. He seeks, above everything else, to obey and glorify the Lord in all he does. He is not easily put off by adverse circumstances when ministering to others. He has gone out of his way to visit families and individuals who were struggling, opening his own home to them as a place of refuge and healing. The Lord has given him a prophetic zeal–to proclaim the truth of God’s Word to Christians and non-Christians alike. His zeal, however, is increasingly tempered by a deep compassion for those who are in bondage to the devil. He is learning the necessary balance between truth and grace, which mark a truly Godly life.

Teddy’s great desire is to win the lost for Jesus Christ. He is not intimidated by people, so he can easily converse and share with almost everyone. Since he believes the Lord is coming soon, Teddy feels a real urgency to tell others about the truth of the Gospel.

Finally, Tedd’s zeal and boldness do not prevent him from admitting his mistakes and his need to learn. Because he cherishes his relationship with God, Teddy is willing to humble himself and seek advice and knowledge. Many times, Teddy has told me to point out any shortcomings in his character or in his understanding of the Bible. Our friendship has grown around this accountability to each other and willingness to learn together and grow into the men God wants us to be.

In short, I heartily recommend Teddy Dones to you–for his zeal and dedication in serving the Lord, his desire to win souls, and his willingness to learn, and his eagerness to grow in God’s Grace.

Sincerely,
Stephen J. Throckmorton

Warren Hunter

To whom it may concern,

Ted has been exposed to much of the flow of the supernatural through Sword Ministries.

Ted has spent much time studying material from this ministry. He has also spent much time studying covenant principles. He has strong and clear convictions on holiness.
He ministers without holding back, without apologies. When this message of revival goes forth, great deliverance and pruning is the result, but this is brought forth out of much compassion for the fruit to produce within your area.

Remember, great power flows out of purity as well as conviction.

Blessings,
Warren Hunter

Apostolic Evangelist/Revivalist
Sword Ministries