Testimonies Received of the

“7 Stages of Spiritual Growth”
Training programs held in Jaffna,

from 16th to 18th of June, 2010.

1. Pastor Suresh Paul, Mount Zion Prayer House, Mullaitivu. (Vanni)
This training program brought a change in my life. I was able to learn clearly. This is very useful to my church to grow spiritually.

2. Pastor. M Rajasekaran, Jesus Christ Full Gospel Ministries, Viswamadu, Mullativu. (Vanni)
I learned what to avoid and what to add to my life in order to grow spiritually through this training program. I am able to do the ministry with my spiritual growth. I thank God for this teaching and "Walk Thru the Bible Ministry".

3. Pastor. N.D. Dillon Rathna, Calvary Full Gospel Church, Kilinochchi. (Vanni)
The Lord helped me to realize where I stand in my spiritual life and get closer to God through this training program.

4. Pastor Solomon Pathmaraj, Church of Grace, Mankulam. (Vanni)
This training program convinced me about the real situation of my spiritual life. It showed where I should change my life. I am fully convinced that I should make every believer a Disciple of Christ through the change of my life.

5. Pastor. V. Mathybalan, Victory Life Church, Jaffna .
Truly this training program is able to bring an inner change in the lives of many people. As we are God’s servants we have to teach others. But this training program penetrated into my inner being and all areas of my life and exposed my real state and helped me to correct many areas of my life and teach others.

6. Pastor. R. Ahileswaran, International Revival Missionary Church, Old Road, Anaikkoddai, Jaffna .
When I attended this training program, I was so discouraged and cold in my spiritual life. The Lord really revived my spiritual life, my ministry and built me up through these 7 steps. I was encouraged. I thank God for bringing this training program in the right time through the “Walk Thru the Bible Ministries”. I thank God for the teachers who taught us.

7. Pastor Thuraisingam Jeyasri, AOG Church , Manipay, Jaffna .
I lived as I wished and I couldn’t correct my life. This training program and teaching helped me to realize my short comings. The teacher’s explanation is very clear and understandable.

8. Pastor K. Tongsaleen, Trumpet Sound Church , Manipay, Jaffna .
The character and core motives in this teaching touched my heart deeply. It helped me to identify the hindrances that hinder my spiritual journey. I was convinced and repented.

9. Bro. K. Rajan, My Saviour’s Church, Velanai, Jaffna .
This training and teaching is very helpful to my ministry. It helped me to get closer to God and have a closer communion with God.

10. Pastor S. Arulseelan, Church of Prayer Mission, Vavuniya.
This training program was excellent. I was blessed and it helped me to understand my character.

Testimonies Received of the
“7 Stages of Spiritual Growth”
Training program held in Batticaloa,

from 20th to 22nd of June, 2010.

1. Pastor. M.C. Lohendran, Believers’ Church, Akkaraipattu.
This training program and the teaching helped me to search and examine my life. Truly this will help to build me up and prepare others also.

2. Pastor Sydney Simon, Christian Church, Koddaikallar.
All teachings convinced me. All the milestones convinced where I stand in my spiritual journey.

3. Pastor A. Amaladas, Shekinah Gospel Church , Arayampathi.
I gained spiritual insight and I repented for my evil things. The Spirit of God is leading me to the likeness of Christ.

4. Pastor J. Sarathsing, A.I.M.S. Church, Valaththapiddy, Amparai.
This training program helped me to examine and correct my life.

5. Pastor S. Ramesh, A.I.M.S. Church, Kalmunai.
This training program helped me to examine my life. It showed me who I am and where I am standing. It helped me to get closer to God.

6. Bro. V. Jeganathan, Zion Church, Manalchenai, Kalmunai.
This study helped me to examine and correct my life.

7. Bro. R. Nickson, A.I.M.S. Church, Vanthaarumulla.
Step 5 in this training program is very useful to my spiritual life. I have taken many decisions through these studies.

8. Bro. Sivanandadaas Ramanadaas, Revival Christian Church, Batticaloa.
Changed me for eternity.

9. Bro. Kumar Sagayarajan, Revival Christian Church, Iruthayapuram, Batticaloa.
This training program and the teaching have taken an important place in my life to reorganize and reprioritize my life. This training program has transformed me into a very good teacher of the Bible.

10. Miss. K. Premathusha, Believers’ Church, Thirukkovil.
The Lord touched my heart through many things mentioned in “Conduct” lesson. It changed my life and I will share this study with others.

Testimonies received from the Training Programheld in Galle from 14th to 16th May, 2009.
Theme: The Vision of the Leader
1. Pastor J. A. A. Sampath Bandara,Calvary Church, Kirulapone.Putting into practice the Vision that is within me in order to bring youth to the Lord and also to complete the Vision, this Training program was a great blessing to my life.

2. Pastor R. P. Shantha Kumara,Mount Carmel Church, Ampara.Through this Training I had the opportunity to meet, come to know and share the views with many servants of God who are serving in different parts of Sri Lanka...Teachings, accommodation and meals of this conference was of a high standard.

3. Bro. Sunith Bambarawanage,Believers Church, Hasalaka.The spiritual knowledge of the believers in Hasalaka area are very low...Through this Training I was equipped to fulfill the Vision I have, that is to serve as a Bible Teacher to the believers in Hasalaka.

4. Bro. Hemakeerthi Fernando,Christian Literature Society, Colombo 06.May the good Lord be praised immensely. It was indeed a rejuvenating experience to have attended this 3 day “The Vision of the Leader” Training together with Teaching and Testing. In addition it offered the opportunity to recollect the ‘Vision’ given to me in 1987.

5. Bro. W. S. Ananda,Calvary Church, Poddala.What I learnt from these Teachings is how to proceed and accomplish a Vision. The life of Nehemiah was a great blessing to my life.

6. Sis. Swarna Kulatunga,Calvary Church, Galle.Though we go through persecution in our ministry it is necessary to steadily focus on the God given Vision. I received that blessing through this Training and further strengthened myself.

7. Sis. H. D. Namali,Assembly of God Church, Thissamaharama.It was a great blessing for me to attend the Training “The Vision of the Leader”...As a leader who is in charge of a region, this Training was important to learn about things that I need to know about the “Vision”. May God bless all those who organized and contributed for the Training.

8. Sis. S. Wasanthi Kumari,Calvary Church, Udugama.The main blessing I received from the Training is that we need to move forward in the direction of God given Vision and when we do so God looks after everything. Thank God for His grace given to me to attend this Training and also thank God for all the teachers who taught and translated.

9. Sis. S. A. Lalani Lakshika,Assembly of God Church, Kataragama.After coming into ministry I wanted to know what God wanted to do through me. The ministry, vision, the way I need to go and the strength to proceed, I received through this Training. Praise God.

10. Sis. Inoka Jayakanthi,Cornerstone Church, Galle.Praise be to God who brought me to the Training. Through the Teaching, Training and Testing I received many blessings for my spiritual life. Especially through the Testing I gained a fresh encouragement. I appreciate the whole Training program so much.

Testimonies received from the Training Program
held in Ratnapura from 11th to 13th May, 2009.
Theme: Personal Holiness in times of Temptation

1. Rev. George David,
Siloam Evangelical Mission, Balangoda.
Every step of the “Walk Thru the Bible” studies made my life become a ‘holy vessel”.

2. Rev. M. Kirubadasan,
Baptist Church, Ehaliyagoda.
“Walk Thru the Bible” studies are a great source of grace and a great blessing to me.

3. Rev. Victor Kumarakulasingam,
Presbyterian Church, Ratnapura.
I learnt that in the midst of trials and temptations, we are purified and we are in the path of victory. The Lord has strengthened me through this Training program.

4. Rev. Mahinda Costa,
Christian Centre Church, Hingurakgoda.
These studies were very much important to me in order to protect me as a servant of God, in preaching and teaching to others.

5. Rev. Nihal Fernando,
Heaven’s Gate Church, Kahatagasdigiliya.
As a pastor, this subject is very useful for my pastoral life and for my ministry. I can teach them to my congregation and make them grow.

6. Pastor Nirmal Chamee Kumara,
Assembly of God Church, Sevanagala.
From this 3 day Training, I gathered a lot of important things for my ministry and for my family life.

7. Pastor Anthony Cruze,
Tabernacle of God Church, Parakaduwa.
I thank God for the teachings of “Walk Thru the Bible” ministry. From these teachings, the lesson of living a holy married life was a great blessing to me.

8. Pastor S. Wijekumar,
Prayer Centre Church, Ehaliyagoda.
“Walk Thru the Bible” studies were a great blessing to me and my ministry.

9. Pastor Nixon Wadigasingha,
Bethany Church, Negombo.
This study was very important to my personal life and to my family life and I received deep spiritual guidance. This study will be a great blessing in building the kingdom of God.

10. Bro. Jayantha Kumara,
House of Prayer Church, Negombo.
The most important life education of my 13 years of Christian life and ministry life, I received in these 3 days. I gathered many things for my future success of my ministry and family life.

11. Bro. K. M. P. Pushpa Indika,
Assembly of God Church, Buttala.
I benefited a great deal from these lessons and was able to learn how I can overcome temptations and how I can live a holy life.

12. Sis. Bernie Wijesinghe,
Freedom Christian Church, Seeduwa.
I thank and praise the Lord for His never failing guidance that I received through these teachings...All these years what I have been doing was to pray for the unity of the family. Now I am greatly blessed with the Word of God to guide them in God’s ways of family life and sex. Glory be to God.

TESTIMONIES 2009

We want to thank God for His grace for enabling us to enter into year 2009, which is the 10th year of “Walk Thru the Bible Ministry” in Sri Lanka. We were invited by the “Fellowship Of Christian University Students” (FOCUS) to introduce “Walk Thru the Bible” and also to encourage the Christian undergraduates to read the Bible in its fullness. “Walk Thru the Old Testament” and “Walk Thru the New Testament” programs in summery form were conducted on 10th of January, 2009, at FOCUS office, Dehiwala and some of the Testimonies we received are listed below for His glory.

(1). “I always had a liking to know the whole story of the Bible because it was confusing when we read Bible books here and there. What happened today was the exact thing I wanted. Now I have the passion to read Bible fully.”
Abigail Thirukumaran – University of Moratuwa

(2). “This study made me realize God is sovereign and totally in control. It was something I had a difficult time believing especially in the recent times.”
Imashi Dineka – University of Colombo – Arts Faculty

(3). “It helped me to get a quick overview of the Bible. It helps me to remember the contents of the Bible.”
Soloman Romesh – University of Colombo – Computer Science

(4). “I got the opportunity to gain a better understanding of how the incidents of the Bible line up and this was an eye opener for me.”
Wajishani Gamage – University of Moratuwa – Architecture Faculty

(5). “This is nice experience to study the Bible in action. It helps us to remember the stories. It is better to connect some world history with Bible stories those are not in Bible but rather than other sources.”
M. Mauran – University of Moratuwa – Civil Engineering

(6). “An interesting and innovative method of learning the history. A subject that could be boring was made interesting because of the 77 steps.”
Dhiluckshini Canagasabey – University of Colombo – Arts Faculty

(7). “It is amazing to see God’s plan in perspective. I was touched and blessed by “Walk Thru the Bible” as it gave me many insights into God’s story especially how He used people, places, times & events for His glory and honor.”
Esther Surenthiraraj – University of Colombo – Arts Faculty

(8). “Well, I was not able to remember in order all the events that were mentioned in the Bible. But after today’s interactive workshop/seminar I found it very easy to put all the pieces together. Thank you.”
Shayan Peiris – University of Colombo – Science Faculty

(9). “It was really interesting to hear about how God used Greece & Rome to prepare the way for the Gospel. (Philosophical language & Roads)”
Anushke Guneratne – University of Moratuwa – Information Technology

(10). “Well, the New Testament is something I have read and know better than the Old Testament. So it was a deficiency for me to know so little about the Old Testament. But today I got a deep understanding about the Old Testament and overall knowledge about how God has been working throughout time. Eg. Through Roman Empire – the making of roads etc.”
Nishantha – University of Colombo – Faculty of Management and Finance

Testimonies received from the Training Program
held in Anuradapura from 11th to 13th June, 2008.
Theme: The Invisible War

(01.) Pastor C. Mahinda Costa,
Christian Center Church, Hingurakgoda.
I was greatly blessed by the “Invisible War” Training organized by the Walk Thru the Bible Ministries Lanka. Since the teaching was very much practical it was a blessing to my life. Also learning from a passage from the Bible, how to gather information to teach, learning the method of teaching and how to do all these with the guidance of the Holy Spirit was also a great blessing.

(02.) Pastor. K.J.R. Jayatissa,
Gospel Ministries Church, Girandurukotte.
I thank God for the “Invisible War” Training camp, the Teaching, Training and the Test and learning with a goal and teaching the Word of God through a disciplinary practical method.

(03.) Pastor M. A. Mahindasiri,
Gospel Ministries Church, Anuradapura.
I was personally blessed by the Training camp held in Anuradapura through Walk Thru the Bible Ministry. I am very much thankful for the Teaching, Training, Testing, and the way we were equipped. This camp is a great blessing to Anuradapura.

(04.) Pastor Mahinda Hemantha,
Rhema Gospel Church, Anuradapura.
Through the “Invisible War” Training organized by Walk thru the Bible Ministries Lanka, I learnt many practical things. Though I have translated the book, “Spiritual Warfare” written by Rev. Dr. Norman Duncan, I learnt more things from this camp. Therefore I thank God for this ministry and His guidance.

(05.) Pastor. K.D. Joseph,
Faith Prayer Church, Anuradhapura.
I learned new things in this training program and they were very much useful to me.

(06.) Pastor M. A. Karunaratne,
Living Voice Church, Anuradhapura.
This training program organized by Walk Thru the Bible Ministry was a great blessing to me and my ministerial life. I believe that it is a great blessing from God to all my young brothers who are my co-workers. This teaching not only helped my ministry but also helped me personally to apply it to my personal life to fight the spiritual war. I hope to participate in all the “Walk Thru the Bible” training programs in future.

(07.) Pastor W. P. Pathmakumara,
Gethsemane Prayer Center, Seeduwa.
I learned about the attacks of the devil and the consequences of it through this Training Program. I look forward to teaching to the church what I learnt and to help them also to live a victorious Christian life.

(08.) Pastor Premadasa Hettiarachchi,
Gethsemane Prayer Centre, Lihiriyagama.
I serve as a Pastor but there were many secrets which I did not know about the “Invisible War”, I learned from this Camp. Thank God! I want to study these teachings in depth and want to teach others too.

(09.) Bro. D. Ananda Moses,
Assembly of God Church, Galgamuwa.
I found the necessary teaching that I needed for my life in the “Invisible War” training program. It helped me to understand the hindrances that the devil brings to my life. Earlier I had a general understanding of the devil. But I didn’t know what to do about it. I know that what I learned through this teaching is going to help my personal life, to my family and to my ministry.

(10.) Bro. K. P. S. Jayawardene,
Four Square Gospel Church, Kekirawa.
As I came to do the ministry I was desirous to learn. I learnt new things about how to fight the battle of the “Invisible War” and prepare myself for it. I received many good things which I cannot express in words.

(11.) Bro. K.P. Gayan Sri Harshana,
Calvary Church, Kahatagasdilliya.
I learned correct methods to Teach & Preach and also about the “Invisible War”. I am thankful to this great ministry. Though I could not contribute financially, I will pray for you all.

(12.) Bro. Nixon Vadigasinghe,
House of Prayer Church, Mahawewa.
In my ministry I was convinced of my calling as a Bible Teacher through this Training Program and also received an anointing and a confirmation. Praise God!

Testimonies received from the Training Program
held in Bandarawela from 16th to 18th June, 2008.
Theme: The Testing of Your Faith

(01.) Pastor W.G. Wasantha,
Four Square Gospel Church, Ampara.
This Training Program had an impact on my life, learning how to walk with the Lord in the midst of many temptations. I am undergoing many trials. I learned here how to face these trials through God and how to strengthen my self.

(02.) Pastor Chamara Dilan Kumara Gomez,
Mount Carmel Church, Ampara.
I attended this training program facing severe persecutions and trials. In these 2 days of Training my trust and faith in the Lord became strong. There may be many trials in the future but the Lord trained me to face them.

(03.) Pastor R. Manoharan,
Assembly of God, Habarana.
The Lord taught me clearly how to overcome the Tests of Faith and apply it to my life. The Lord helped me to learn how to teach this Teaching to a group. Personally it has been useful to my life and to my ministry. The teachers taught us with a great dedication.

(04.) Pastor K.J.R. Jayatissa,
Gospel Ministries Church, Girandurukotte.
This Training Program is very appropriate at a time like this. Truly I attended this Training Program facing many trials in my life. I received clear answers to my heart breaks and sorrows.

(05.) Pastor S. Somasundaram,
Kingdom Ministry Church, Nanu–Oya.
In the past few weeks I was undergoing severe problems, struggles, financial problems. But the Lord helped me to learn many good lessons to overcome these through this Training Program. The Lord has strengthened my faith. I learned the teaching methods very clearly. I wish to learn more teachings through “Walk Thru the Bible Ministry”.

(06.) Pastor George Seneviratne,
Gospel Ministries Church, Badulla.
This Training was a blessing to me and to my church because this teaching was simple and biblical. Learning to teach Biblical truths meaningfully and successfully within a given time frame is also a great blessing.

(07.) Pastor Sathyapriya Paul,
Kingdom Faith Church, Bandarawela.
All glory to God. This Bible course has been a blessing to me. Because, although I am a pastor of a church, I learned many deeper truths that are very much needed to my personal life and to my ministry. Specially, the Lord helped me to understand about the “Testing of the Faith” and to accept the tests with a joyful heart.

(08.) Pastor Nalin Pathirana,
Christian Center Church, Bandarawela.
This Training Program had a great impact on my life. I believe that what I learned here is going to strengthen me more and more in my future ministry.

(09.) Pastor Nihal Fernando,
Calvary Church, Mirihana.
Thank God that He has given me an opportunity to participate. The knowledge I gained from this course is wonderful. I am sure this will be very helpful to my future ministry.

(10.) Bro. Sanjeewa Thenuwara
Assembly of God Church, Monaragala.
I learned through this Training Program that the Lord tests my faith and it is for my good. It is because when I came to this Training I was undergoing trials of faith and through this program I learned that the Lord has allowed it for the betterment of my future. Therefore I praise my God.

(11.) Bro. K.P.S. Jayawardene,
Four Square Gospel Church, Kekirawa.
When I came to this training program, I was responding to the tests of faith negatively. I was discouraged in my ministry and I had wrong impressions about my leaders. The Lord strengthened my faith through this training program. I decided to hold on to the promises and respond positively to the tests of faith. The Lord helped me to learn how to teach this to the church. The Lord will bless the people who are doing this ministry.

(12.) Bro. K.G. Sugath Kumara,
Assembly of God Church, Dambulla.
As a student in the Bible College, the knowledge I gained was useful to my ministry and all the things I learned is very useful to my personal life and to be faithful to the Lord. I also learned how to glorify God in times of trials and all the things I do in future.

(13.) Bro. D.M.T. Premanath Perera,
Believers Church, Hasalaka.
Truly I praise God for a Camp like this. This Training was very much beneficial to me for I learned the qualities that should be in a Bible Teacher and how to teach and also how to face the tests from God. This camp was very useful to my ministry and was such a blessing that no words could express.

(14.) Bro. Sanath Pathirana,
Gospel Ministries Church, Haldummulla.
I praise God for helping me to attend this Camp. I could learn convincingly the difference between belief and faith, which is the key to the Christian life and building of the Kingdom of God in faith which is acceptable to God. I experienced God’s love in a great measure through this Camp.

(15.) Sis. R. W. Magi Nona,
Assembly of God Church, Buttala.
I got a wonderful experience through this Training Program. I gained a great blessing from this Training “The Testing of Your Faith”. I want to thank God for the change that the Lord has done in my life. I got joy, peace, and satisfaction through this teaching. I felt that God loves me so much.

(16.) Sis. Jeyamalar Moses,
St. Peter’s Church (Anglican), Lunugala.
I want to thank God for helping me to attend this Training Program. I faced many trials and I was thoroughly defeated in all. But I learned through this training program that everything works for my good and to make me perfect. The Lord made me happy in this Training Program because He gave the assurance that He is going to make me victorious.

(17.) Ay. Dr. Ranjth Lal Wanasooriya,
Jesus Love Church, Bandarawela.
I learn God’s Word mostly through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. When I listened to the teachings on the first day I realized that God had already taught these things to me, but I asked, “Lord, why did you bring me to a teaching that you have already taught me?” But on the 2nd day when I was listening to the teachings I realized that God brought me in order to confirm what He has already taught. The Lord strengthened me and gave me more knowledge in order to build my spiritual life and to be a blessing to others.

(18.) Bro. Hemakeerthi Fernando,
Christian Literature Society, Colombo 06.
Through the Teaching, Training and the Testing program “The Testing of Your Faith”, truly my faith walk with our Lord Jesus became more significant. I received a refreshed hope and more knowledge.