What People Are Saying
Comments and references about Dr. Leon van Rooyen
Philip Smethurst – Founder, Overland Missions
Dr. Leon van Rooyen is no less than a legend in his own lifetime. In the First World his life echoes through great organizations that he has built and empowered, but his impact has been even greater in the Third World where the unsung heroes of his ministry reference him as their father. Over the last thirty years of ministry he has raised up men and women to take powerful places of leadership, reaching and maximizing their destinies within the Kingdom of God. He led me to Christ in 1982 and has raised me in Christ over the last twenty-four years as a father in the faith. I am indebted to him for that which I could never repay.
- Philip Smethurst
Founder, Overland Missions/ Rural Pastors Network/ Life Project
Mike Martens – Senior Pastor, Life Changing Church
Dr. Leon van Rooyen exemplifies true Christian character and integrity in a time when it is so desperately needed in the Body of Christ. His great love and compassion reaches out to everyone and is evident to all those who have heard him speak. He has a great passion to reach the world with the gospel and is a living example for all to see and emulate. His messages come from the heart of God, challenging and urging others to fulfill their calling. His ministry is having a lasting impact throughout the world. Dr. van Rooyen has been a blessing to our church, impacting and equipping us for these last days.
- Pastor Mike Martens
Life Changing Church -
Florissant, MO
Bob and Pam Armstrong – Senior Pastors, Living Water Church
We wish to commend to you Dr. Leon van Rooyen, a friend and mentor in Christ whom we have known for twelve years. He has been a tremendous resource for us personally and for our ministry as pastors of Living Water Church. We have traveled and ministered with Dr. Leon nationally and internationally (including to the Caribbean and Africa), seeing the power of the Holy Spirit save, heal, and deliver many. Our Bible institute, Living Water Church Bible Institute, currently serves as an extension school for Dr. Leon’s Christian education program, Global Ministries Bible Institute. The curriculum has benefited our students and our church with solid Christian growth and maturity in the Lord. Dr. Leon has ministered frequently in our church and is always warmly welcomed and received by our leaders and members. His ministry as apostle, teacher, and friend is highly recommended by us as pastors and leaders in the Body of Christ.
- Pastors Bob and Pam Armstrong - Springfield, IL
Tony Shuff – Senior Pastor, Neighbors to Nations Community Church
I personally know of no other man who is as dedicated to the Bride of Christ as Dr. Leon van Rooyen. He is valiant for her and is a trusted servant of our Lord. He has gone out of his way to assist in any way possible those in need, whether the lost, a minister, family, church, business, or city. He is what the Bible calls a “friend" because he is a man of his word and a man of His Word. He is a key servant-leader in this last days' harvest. As a visionary ministry, Global Ministries and Relief continues to lead the way, "raising the bar" by their example of sound preaching, teaching, and training, as well as by their humanitarian relief efforts globally.
- Pastor J. Anthony Shuff
Neighbors to Nations Community Church -
Lincoln, IL
Richard Giovanetti – Senior Pastor, Standing in the Word Ministries
I recently received my B.Th. from Global Ministries Bible Institute. It was through Dr. Leon’s constant pursuit of the attitude of excellence for my life that I was able to reach that goal. I have now not only set new goals and new levels for myself and ministry, but am actively pursuing them all. Dr. Leon is a man of integrity whom I have known for over twelve years. As a personal friend and a spiritual father to both my wife and me, his input into our lives has been invaluable. He is a man dedicated to the growth and establishment of the Church, whose untiring pursuit of the purpose and passion of God for his own life is an example to us all. From his establishment of countless Bible schools for the purpose of raising leaders worldwide, to his building of orphanages, medical clinics, and centers for learning trades, Dr. Leon has shown what a man with a passion can do. We would be wise to look upon him in many ways as students to a teacher.
- Pastor Richard Giovannetti
Standing in the Word Ministries -
Morris, Illinois
Dorothyann White – GMR Operations Director, Canada
Dr. Leon van Rooyen is a powerful international speaker with a balanced approach in his teaching. His message will encourage, provoke, and activate your effectiveness as a believer. You will be challenged to a whole new level. Dr. van Rooyen has a contagious fire and passion for the harvest that will inspire a fresh vision for the Kingdom of God. I had the opportunity to attend several of his meetings, the first of which radically changed my life. My heart was ignited with a renewed hope and a desire to increase my potential by being my best for God. I am grateful to work with a ministry that is vigilant in making a difference by providing assistance, support, and care to suffering peoples throughout the world. GMR has a team of compassionate, servant-hearted individuals who bring results by following their leader. As head of GMR, Dr. van Rooyen has the highest principles of honor, integrity, and spiritual standards that inspire others to desire to become leaders of exceptional quality.
- Dorothyann White
Global Ministries and Relief - Operations Director, Canada
Jon Callahan - Senior Pastor, Harvest Church
I want to take this opportunity to highly recommend Dr. Leon van Rooyen as a leader, educator, author, and Bible teacher. Through many years of Christian ministry and humanitarian endeavors, Dr. van Rooyen understands the mission of the Church and the purposes of the Body of Christ like few men I know. He has faithfully served on the board of our ministry for over five years, has ministered in our congregation consistently for the past ten years, and is a frequent guest in our home. Every time he ministers the Word, our body reaps a harvest of fruit that remains. He is dedicated to the local church and to the Body of Christ. Dr. van Rooyen adds great value to any forum in which he participates.
- Pastor Jon W. Callahan
Harvest Church - Urbana, IL
Rev. Jon Zuckerman – Beth Kavod; GMR Team
I was the first person to meet Dr. Leon almost thirteen years ago when he arrived in Florida from South Africa. Within the next few months he defined his calling to this nation to bring revival and to train leaders and make strong disciples. Subsequently, he trained me how to respect and minister to the whole man and how to impart this into the leaders of various nations. I have traveled with Dr. Leon as a part of his team to diverse places and nations and have witnessed firsthand that his ministry is committed to excellence and integrity.
- Rev. Jon D. Zuckerman - Tampa, FL
Bob Thomas – Senior Pastor, Church of the Harvest
Dr. Leon is a passionate, sold-out servant of the Lord whose ministry is marked by integrity, humility, and godly character. The anointing of God is upon him to transform lives (especially those in leadership) from mediocrity to radical freedom in order to be abandoned in God’s service. Dr. Leon is also an accomplished author and humanitarian. The impact of his apostolic calling has provoked and influenced our church and my life to reach new heights in God. I highly recommend his ministry to all.
- Pastor Bob Thomas
Church of the Harvest -
Memphis, TN
Dr. David Mullen – Senior Pastor, Church of Living God
Dr. Leon van Rooyen has ministered in our church at least annually for the past ten years. He is a man of the Word and Spirit who has a burning passion for the glory of God, the Church and the lost. His teaching and ministry, marked by wisdom, integrity, and excellence, have significantly impacted and shaped who we are as a church and who I am as a pastor. Our people absolutely love him. We just completed a wonderful week of meetings and have already scheduled him for next year. I recommend Dr. Leon and his ministry without hesitation.
- Dr. Dave Mullen, Sr. Pastor
Church of the Living God - Manchester, Connecticut
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