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"I have dedicated over 55 years of my life to helping fulfill the Great
Commission and happily endorse any effort that emphasizes Biblical
Evangelism. This is the simple message of Secret
to an Open Door, and is one that every Christian needs to read –
people are not won to Christ by complex arguments,
but through the direct power of God, working through believers who
choose, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to step out in faith."
Dr. Bill Bright, Founder
Campus Crusade For Christ
"Sharing your faith can be a
mysterious, even daunting, prospect. But that was our Lord's final
command to us. Can we take the mystery out of personal
evangelism? David Morel does in his book, Secret to
an Open Door. The book is filled with Scripture,
practical applications, and personal anecdotes that make the reader say,
'I can do that!' For any seasoned personal witness, and for
all who want to be, Secret to an Open Door
is neither long on theory nor short on
application. It is a book you can use and one that deserves to be
read."
Dr. Woodrow Kroll, President
Back To The Bible
"I
want to thank you for your book, Secret to an Open Door. I
appreciate the rich insights that you share in the book on the principles
of specific prayer, the ways of leading others to Christ, and growing in
the Lord. Your
zeal for the Lord and boldness in witnessing for Him are both an example
and inspiration. I know that the Lord has already rewarded you for
your dedicated ministry, and I trust that He will continue to do so for
many years to come."
Bill
Gothard, President
Institute
in Basic Life Principles
“Secret to an Open
Door is both sound and practical.
It points out that we are the instrument God can use to share His
Gospel and He is the one who provides the opportunity and the power for
witnessing. This book rightly
emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in soul-winning and that it is He
who opens the door for our witness.
Thanks for sharing your book with me.
I have had many of the same experiences you described.
I pray that God will bless the distribution of Secret
to an Open Door and use it to inspire and challenge many to become
soul-winners.”
Dr. James T. Draper,
Jr., Past
President
& CEO
LifeWay
Christian Resources
"Secret
to an Open Door is a beautiful challenge to soul-winning based on
prayer and the Word of God"
Robert
E. Coleman, Author –
The Master Plan of Evangelism
Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship –
Gordon Conwell
Theological Seminary
"If
you are looking for a compact book with a clear outline of personal
witnessing, then this resource is for you. Morel writes with humility and
honesty. His insights emerge from both study and failures overcome. Anyone
who needs motivation to engage in personal evangelism, or who has stalled
in his or her efforts due to frustration, would benefit from this book."
Dr.
Kwasi Kena, Director of Evangelism
United
Methodist – General
Board of Discipleship
“Thank
you for your book, Secret to an Open Door. It is a great
little book that covers a host of wonderful encouragements to be a
soul-winner. It is good that you included the chapter on dealing
with objections. That will help to equip people and take the fear
away. I pray this book will do well!”
Dr.
Bobby H. Welch, Past President
Southern
Baptist Convention
"Thank
you for your heart . . . I will buy Secret to an Open Door for the
first 10 of my employees who come up here to get one!" (Morning
Devotions – Dave Ramsey's
Office)
Dave
Ramsey, President
Financial
Peace University
“Secret
to an Open Door
is simple, straight-forward,
passionate, and I'm sure very helpful to those who read it. I am
grateful for folks who are as passionate about sharing the Gospel as David
Morel obviously is. As he speaks and shares with others, they are
going to respond to this book."
Dr.
Maxie
D. Dunnam,
Chancellor
Asbury
Theological Seminary
I
am the Director of Evangelism for our state convention (Southern Baptist)
here in Illinois. While visiting with a pastor
recently, he gave me a copy of your book Secret to an Open Door. I
started reading and I couldn’t put it down!
God has gifted you to communicate timeless truths in simple and concise, yet powerful ways. In my work I provide
pastors with resources and would like to add your book to my list.
Our state evangelism conference is coming March 1st and I want to put a
copy in the hand of every pastor that attends, plus stockpile some here in
the office to take with me when visiting in the field. May God bless
your life and ministry in ways “exceedingly abundantly above all that we
ask or think, according to His power that works in us."
Randy
Mullinax, Director of Evangelism
Illinois Baptist State Association
“David,
I read your book, Secret to an Open Door. It is excellent.
It is the best book I have ever read on the subject of evangelism.
It was a big encouragement to me, it blessed my heart, and it will improve
my witness. Thank you for sharing a copy with me.”
Durward
K. Sobek,
Past International Chaplain
The
Gideons International
"Thank
you so much for your book, Secret to an Open Door. I found it
an encouragement and a blessing. The main thrust of the book is salvation
is of the Lord. We cannot do it; He must. May our Lord
enable us both to be used of Him to produce abiding fruit."
Dr.
Paul
Dixon, Chancellor
Cedarville
University, Ohio
"I
would recommend that each of you get Secret to an Open Door by
David Morel. In this book he discusses a great concept from
Colossians 4:2-4, where we pray for God to open the door for us to share
the mystery of the gospel, and when He does to give us the words to
say. It is true that we are to know Scripture and to be able to
share the gospel whenever we have the opportunity, but it is God that
opens that door. It is not based on my clever presentation, or how
well I have it memorized, but it all depends on God opening the
door. Read the book; it is refreshing."
Dr.
Jerry Essary, Evangelism Specialist
Tennessee
Baptist Convention
"Some
books are instructive but not motivational, while others are motivational but
not so instructive. Secret to an Open Door hit two home runs
with me – teaching me new methods of evangelism and motivating me to go
out and try them. What a treasure! And it is so short and
simple. I recommend both the book and the author without
hesitation."
Rev.
Robert J. Morgan, Senior Pastor
The
Donelson Fellowship – Nashville, Tennessee
"'He
who wins souls is wise' .... (Proverbs 11:30) .... But I am not
nearly wise enough. God must do it through me! Day by day the
Holy Spirit is teaching me how to lean upon the work of God in my own life
to effectively witness of God's love to others. Every day I am
placing my life in Christ's hands, asking Him to live His life through
me. Secret to an Open Door is valuable beyond description in
this whole process. It stresses the importance of prayer and
reliance upon God's Spirit to give us opportunity and ability to share
Christ.
This
wonderful book has brought a whole new level of excitement to each and
every occasion upon which I am offered the opportunity to speak of the
Lord. I always keep several copies within reach so that I can share
them with others. I praise my God for David Morel and his
masterpiece, Secret to an Open Door."
Jack
Galloway, Minister of Evangelism
First
Church of the Nazarene – Nashville, Tennessee
"I
Just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for your years of study
and I am sure countless sleepless nights writing, "Secret to an Open
Door." I purchased a few
copies a couple of months ago shortly after my senior pastor asked me to
head up the church evangelism ministry.
I started taking excerpts from your book as I would teach the class
about the how, why, where, when, etc. of evangelism.
After going through the class once and reading your book in
preparation for the second series of classes, I decided that this book is
too valuable to just give them excerpts.
So, I ordered several more copies so each person can read this book
first hand.
Once
again, thank you for being moved by the Spirit of the Living God and
sacrificing your time and money to put this ministry and both books
(Secret to an Open Door and the New Testament - Life Reference Manual)
together. I have looked high
and low for a pocket Bible that is good for evangelism -- this one is
beyond good! For all that you
have poured out of your spirit may God give back to you 100 fold in
abundant blessings and great favor. That the lost may be found,
Pastor
Brian Coscia - Indiana
"Brother
Dave, I need to have 10 more books shipped to me. I have read Secret
to an Open Door a number of times and have been recommending it to
others. It is one of the best books on evangelism. I think it
should be required reading for all Gideons."
Tor
Kjell Torkelsen, Past New York State President
The
Gideons International
"This
is a great, short book with clear and concise Biblical principles that
take the mystery and fear out of reaching out to others. The author
has included excellent personal stories that punctuate his points and make
the reader feel that, they too can do it ... This book would appeal to
any denomination
–
there are no pet theologies expounded here. It's strictly
Biblical."
Evergreen
Publishing
"Thank
you so much for the very thoughtful gift of Secret to an Open Door.
It is just loaded with gems. David Morel is truly a servant of
God. Every time I heard him speak, it seemed like he just emptied
himself totally. I know God has a wonderful plan for his life."
Dr.
Morris Talbert, Past Kansas State President
The
Gideons International
"Thank
you for writing such a wonderful book. I have 10 people going with
me to Jamaica on a mission trip. I will ask them all to read
it."
Dr.
John Price, Florida
Evangelist
/ Pastor
"Many,
many thanks for a copy of your splendid little book, which I came
across completely by accident (an associate pastor was using it when I
called on him). It
took me nearly 3 days to fly back to Australia and I was so grateful to
have a book that I could read and contemplate and read again. I
would like to report that I had tremendous results with the people who sat
next to me on the crowded flights. I found the thoughts
written in your book to be splendidly helpful and relevant to me."
Roger
Martin, International Trustee – Australia
The
Gideons International
"I can definitely recommend this book. It is so important ...
yet so simple ...
it's embarrassing that it needed to be written."
Guy Malone, New Mexico
Author – Come Sail Away
"I
just finished reading it and you have written a masterful book on soul
winning. I particularly like the way you weave the steps to win
souls to Christ with your own personal experiences. There have been
times when I have wanted to reach out beyond my comfort zone and witness
to others. I may have lacked courage, but after reading your book I
realized what I really lacked. I was convicted."
Lou
Alverides, Tennessee
President,
Holliday Enterprises
"We
have finished reading and enjoying your book. We especially liked
your emphasis on the importance of seeing this as God's work, depending on
Him to arrange opportunities, and letting Him bring forth fruit in His
time. It was encouraging to read. Thanks again!"
Barth
& Sally Middleton, Michigan
Child
Evangelism Fellowship
"I
have read about a half dozen books on evangelism. Secret to an
Open Door is the best one yet! Thanks."
Randy
Bjork, Past Illinois State President
The
Gideons International
"Dave,
regarding your book, I just want you to know that my wife and I have
immensely enjoyed reading its content. It is a practical book for soul
winning with some key biblical anchors to true spiritual
evangelism. I so appreciate your labor for Christ and your witness."
Dr.
Richard Talley, Past International Trustee
The
Gideons International
"Thanks
for your fine book! I agree with (above) Dr. Woodrow Kroll."
David
Goodnow, Georgia
CNN
Headline News Anchor (Retired)
"Thanks
for sharing your heart with our folks. It was outstanding! The
tape can be copied and shared with those who were unable to attend.
We look forward to having you back soon. Perhaps we can begin a
Soul-Seeking-Series."
Rev.
D.L. Withers, Tennessee
River
of Faith Church
"I
finished this book and I'm going to read it again. It is wonderful -
inspiring - very good! A must for your tackle box!"
David Campbell, Tennessee
Fish
The Net – The Evangelistic Tackle Box
"Thanks
again for your book. The
prayers and the anecdotes were helpful.
Betty and I were
blessed to have read it and I am in the process
of memorizing the
prayer from Colossians. You
are in our prayers regularly."
Rev.
Mike Luce, Michigan
Poseyville
United Methodist Church
"Secret to an Open Door
touched my heart
deeply. I read it prayerfully the first time seeking God's voice and
message to me. The Lord had already led me to memorize Scripture and had
placed a deep desire within me to share Christ in this lost and dying
world. Your book resonated a
confirmation within my spirit that I had heard the Lord.
As I read your book a second time, I prayed that the Holy Spirit
would reveal anything in me that would hinder God from using me in
witnessing. My spirit and heart wept with joy as the Lord took me through
your book. He opened my eyes
to the fact that I was a vessel of His Word and of the Holy Spirit in
witnessing.
The third time I read your book I asked the Lord
to open my eyes and heart to all that Satan would try to hide from me.
This time it took me longer to go through the book.
I asked the Lord to give me His eyes to see and His mind to
comprehend all that I needed. I saw through your book
that God wants me to do nothing but abide in Him and His Word, that it might be manifested through me as He
opens the door. Witnessing is
not the controlled act of a Christian, but is part of who the believer is
in Christ. It is as natural
to the yielded believer as breathing is to us as humans."
Janice Smith,
Auxiliary State Cabinet – Tennessee
The
Gideons International
"I
am really getting a lot out of the book. It has changed
my prayer life. I am dwelling over each section, thinking about what
has been said and the related Scriptures. Thank you so much."
Banjo
Jimmy, California
"I
received
Secret to an Open Door today. I read it in it's entirety in one
sitting. Almost every Scripture that we employ in our curriculum of
evangelism is in your book. However,
the Colossians' prayer and the Ephesians' prayer are new to me
and have already impacted my life spiritually and physically. By
physically, I mean, when I came downstairs upon completion of your wonderful
and powerful book, I felt like Moses coming down from Mount Sinai.
I'm feeling an intense desire to commit to memory the aforementioned
Scriptures and others from the book."
Samuel
Wayne Harrison, Louisiana
Stonewall Missionary
Baptist Church
"What
a joy to receive your book. It is very well written and it certainly
does ignite a passion for lost souls. Evangelism is the key to this
world of terrorism. God Bless you for this ministry."
Rev.
Don
Martin, Oklahoma
Senior
Pastor
"Thanks
for your book. I enjoyed it. In fact, I am teaching an
evangelism class at church this winter and this will be an
excellent additional resource."
Keith
Jenkins, Illinois
Associate
Professor, Judson College
"I
thoroughly enjoyed your book and have picked up several good ideas to
incorporate with my witnessing. I really appreciate having the
resource to use. We are dedicating five Bibles in recognition of this
book and your efforts to promote soul winning. Best to you."
Jerald
Anderberg, Past Montana State President
The
Gideons International
"This
book is 'right on' when it comes to personal evangelizing and soul
winning. I believe that it is vitally important that, no matter what
ministry a person is in, they are always to be soul-conscious. Thank
you for writing this book about the most important ministry that is
incumbent upon every believer."
Dennis
Gwizdala, Michigan
Dennis
Gwizdala Ministries
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