What People are Saying About “Character That Counts”

"I want you to know how much I appreciate you and your ministry. God has used CTC to change my life in such an awesome way. After so many years of struggling and yielding to all forms of temptations, I am for the first time in my life living a life that I believe is pleasing to God. As you may remember, my wife and I began attending your church in Sept. 1999. I came from a church that was very legalistic. I had been playing church for so many years...I had Churchianity, not Christianity. Within the first few weeks, I attended the men's breakfast and you were the speaker. That day I was challenged with your message of purity, integrity and character and I turned my life over to Christ, giving Him my all. I wanted so desperately to leave a legacy for my children. For the first time I realized that Christ could change me and make me a new person. I could begin living a pure life. God has taken away my guilt and shame and has given me peace and joy that I can't describe. My wife and children love their father/husband so much more. God has brought me so far in the past 18 months since I first heard your message. Thank you for the encouragement and advice you've given me. You've helped me tremendously."

Paul

"I just wanted to take an opportunity to thank you and Janna very much for being a large part of our Valentine's banquet. Your talk was entertaining and insightful and very good. I personally enjoyed the time getting to know you and Janna, as did Stacie. We have received many compliments on the banquet and your talk. We really appreciate you taking the time to do that. I also want to thank you very much for your part in the men's rally on Saturday. You hit a homerun on the topic as well as the content of your talk. Accountability has been our #1 theme for our men's ministry effort this and last year. The information you shared was great and much needed. I have also received a number of compliments specically on your talk. I really enjoyed reading your book, and it looked like a number of the men there purchased it as well. I look forward to using it and the study guide in our accontability groups. I hope that you were rewarded financially for the time you spent. Even if you have not been yet, I think the rewards will come as we spread the word about your ministry. I look forward to working more with you and Chararter That Counts."

Trace

"Five of us wanted to begin a group to hold each other accountable to lead a godly life. Since we didn't have any framework to begin with, we were lead to your book, "Character Counts: Who's Counting Yours?" We have been together for close to a year and your book has provided us an excellent resource to continue our journey. One of the things we have begun to do is to select an organization or individual to pray for each month and take up a voluntary offering dedicated to them. We each pray individually and as a group for your ministry. In addition to the power you receive from our prayers we also would like to present you the enclosed cashier's check to use in your ministry, however you see fit. May God be with you as you continue to lead men to Christ."

Mike, Dan, Dick, Chris and Mike

"On behalf of the Missouri ChurchMen I want to again say THANKS for the great weekend we had at our Fall Retreat at Lake of the Ozarks. Your messages on integrity and our accountability to other men and to God are still being discussed and several men are planning on establishing accountability groups similar to yours in Kansas City. It is apparent that God is working through you and your ministry. God bless you and your work."

Mike Nash, Chairman, Missouri ChurchMen

"It's with great pleasure that we support CTC. We can't begin to express how much each of you mean to us. We are so excited to see God's hand at work in this new ministry. Our prayers are always with you. Thanks for being a tremendous support in our lives."

An anonymous donor

"Thanks Rod for coming to speak at our FCA huddle meeting. The issue of honesty and integrity for high school people and athletes is always very relevant. You did a great job."

Lee's Summit High School FCA

Four of the five men from our Couples Study meet on a regular basis on Tuesday mornings. We are reading Character Counts and using the Bible Study Guide. When we study other books, we have used the Men's Accountability Questions and they have been a great impact on all of us in our daily walk with the Lord. The book relates personably and has great illustrations and references, including character qualities to follow. This book and these accountability questions flash up in times of temptation. We will be praying for your ministry! God bless and God speed!

Jeff Dalbey, Kansas City, MO

What a blessing an an honor to have you speak at our Men's Retreat this past weekend (in Minnesota). The material you have equipped our men with will be invaluable as each of them strives to be more like Christ each day. I believe with all of my heart in your ministry and the impact you can and will have in lives. You have been given great gifts from our heavenly Father and it is an awesome sight to see you first hand using your gifts.

Steve Mogensen, Plymouth, MN

Rod, I just wanted to send you a quick "Thank You" for writing your book on accountability. I've been a part of an accountability group now for about five months, and it has been a great time in helping to strengthen my character. God has done some wonderful things in my life over the past few years, one of those being connecting me to three accountability partners. I remember when I first got your book several years ago. It sat on my shelf for at least a year before I ever read it. Sorry!! After finally reading it, I felt strongly challenged to find an accountability group. As of today, I'm seeing growth in what used to be private, shameful areas. I feel God's refining fire burning within me more today than ever before, and I wanted you to know you played a special role in this. Thank you again for your insightful and encouraging words. God Bless You and Your Family.

Daniel

We have a group of six guys meeting Friday mornings at 6:00 am for almost two years. We've been memorizing Scripture, along with accountability and prayer. It's going well. Thanks for your ministry and encouragement.

Brent, Liberty, MO