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Recommendations
August 18,
2006 Dave Apel was my pastor and mentor while I pursued an education at the University of Missouri – Columbia from 2004 to 2006. I heard about his ministry and his desire to gather a community of people who desired to be the Church rather than settling for “doing Church,” and something stirred in my Spirit. I knew I had to be a part of this. Dave and his wife, Lorri, were committed to shepherding me from the very beginning. I knew, even at our first meeting, that they were people who were after God’s heart. They were ambassadors of Christ willing to pour out their lives for the sake of others and for His kingdom. I was immediately impressed by the tenderness with which Dave approached his wife and young son, Samuel, and by his fatherly heart. He is devoted not only to his earthly family but to the family of God as well. He is committed to spiritually fathering a generation of young people who will advance the Kingdom of Heaven and contending for the breakthrough of revival. Dave’s humility is so evident in everything he does. He invested fully in me even on an occasion when I was the only one to show up for a prayer meeting. It was never about numbers, but about obedience. His tenacity and willingness to pursue the things of God even when all natural circumstances seemed against him strengthened my resolve to follow the Lord even in seasons of barrenness. Dave is truly focused on relationship with God and not on religion. He wants the presence of God, not the praise of men. He encouraged and exhorted me to exercise the spiritual gifts God has given me, and provided a safe environment for me to do so. It was never about him running the show. Dave reveres the Word of God, understands the importance of intercession, and revels in worship. His fervency in prayer and his enjoyment of God through worship were unmistakable, and provoked in me a desire to go deeper in God. I am now a student at the Forerunner School of Ministry in Kansas City, MO, and it was Dave and Lorri who fueled my passion for God and helped pave the way for me to reach this next step on the path God has set before me. It is my privilege to endorse the Apels and their ministry, and to encourage your participation in the work God is doing in and through them. I am fully confident that the hand of God is on their lives and of their continual surrender to Him. May the Word and work of God run swiftly to advance His Kingdom, and to Him be the glory! In Christ, Allison Werner ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
February 2, 2004 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing this letter of reference of behalf of David Apel. I have known David for approximately 3 years and have been honored to experience his gifts and anointing in many special and personal ways. David and I have co-ministered on several occasions and I have always found his insight into God's Word and Heart to be not only accurate, but also illuminating to say the least. David's ministry is frequently accompanied by signs and wonders such as physical healing as well as operation in the Gifts of the Spirit. I have also been blessed with the opportunity to be mentored by David in the Prophetic Office/Gift with and emphasis on Prophetic Worship. The teaching that he has shared with me over the last year has been not only deeply spiritual, but uncommonly practical and "user friendly". His teaching gift is not to be underestimated as he has a great insight and ability to pull down the veil of mystery surrounding the supernatural world and help make it far more attainable to everyone. David is a man of great integrity with a heart set on seeking the Lord's Face with all that is within him. God has never failed to honor David's diligence and commitment by continually increasing his understanding, wisdom, and gifting. The Lord has seen fit to equip David and broaden his sphere of influence and I for one pray that He continues to do so that all the Body of Christ may be blessed with the fruits of his passionate heart. I simply cannot recommend David Apel highly enough and I know that David would be the first to tell you it is by the power of God's Spirit and for His Glory alone. Peace Be Unto You, Doug Drage - Worship Leader
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