Personal Testimonies
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My Testimony - Glen Yoder
October 30, 2020Glenn Yoder, former Amish past for MO, shares his testimony at the 2020 Amish Awareness Conference in Dillsboro, IN. Not only did Glenn and his wife Ida get saved, so did many other families in their small close knit community near Maywood, MO. You will laugh and cry as Pastor Glenn shares what it was like when he picked up his family and joined a local Baptist Church.
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My Testimony - Paul Helmuth
November 08, 2017Paul Helmuth was born and raised in an Amish home in Arthur IL. He remembers the first time he heard "Ye must be born again." At the time, it felt like an arrow pierced his soul. For the next few years, he had, at times, dreams of being in hell. This led him to question the Amish ministers in his church. It was not until he let go of his own gods that he was able to fully surrender to Jesus Christ and find peace. What Paul did not know, at the time, is that freedom would cost him a hefty price - his family, friends and culture. Today, God has blessed Paul with a wonderful wife and six children. Listen and be blessed and greatly encouraged.
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My Tesimony - Verna Mast
May 09, 2017First, my brother died outside the Amish church. This left me wondering if he made it to heaven. A few year's later, my mom died. Again, I was left wondering about salvation and the hereafter. I did not understand my German Bible so I turned to an English Children's Bible, hoping to find the the true road that led to life everlasting. In a dream, I say Jesus and mom. In that dream, I also saw a field full of flowers and a certain road. Ten years went by and, finally one day, I found that road - it was the road that led to everlasting life. My life was supernaturally and drastically changed for all eternity.
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From Desperation to Freedom - Norma Miller
August 10, 2016Listen to Norma Miller, former Amish, share her journey to freedom. Without a doubt, you will be able to relate with many of the same struggles that Norma endured. You will be encouraged to not give up, regardless of how bad things are in your life. You will be challenged to step out of your own boat and take bold steps toward freedom. And, lastly, you will receive a clear cut education on the steps one must take to let go of the past.
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Jonas Brenneman Testimony
May 23, 2016Unlike most, Jonas Brenneman’s parents were born again Christians. His dad was a minister in the Amish church and quite popular in other communities throughout the United States. Jonas on the other hand did not start out so well in life – that is, his desire to seek after the Lord and know Him was not there. Sin and the pull of the world led him deeper and deeper into sin. It was not until he fell flat on his face that God began to do a work in his heart that would finally lead to salvation and then ministry.
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My Story - Emanuel Schrock
March 16, 2016Emanuel Schrock, former Amish, recounts the tremendous struggle that went on in his life before finally surrendering his life to Jesus Christ. My Story, as told by Emanuel, is divided into four sections: (1) The Amish Church, (2) Lost and Hopeless, (3) The Answer, (4) A Note to the Listener. My Story, by Emanuel Schrock, is also available in book form. To order your copy, please visit our store products on this website...http://www.mapministry.org/products/Gospel-tracts-and-booklets
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When God Calls - Joe Keim
April 06, 2015Joe Keim shares what it was like when God called him into ministry in 1999. Had he known of all the opposition he would encounter, he may not have yielded to God's call. As you listen to Joe's testimony and the life of Jeremiah the prophet, consider your own life and how God has called you to various places and ministries in life.
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From Depression and Confusion to Jesus Christ - Ephraim and Amanda Stoltzfus
April 06, 2015Ephraim and Amanda Stoltzfus appeared in a documentary called Trouble in Amish Paradise. At that time, they were searching for biblical truth and understanding. After a lengthy struggle and sometimes utter confusion , they both gave their hearts and lives to Jesus Christ. When this happened, their lives changed drastically. To watch Trouble in Amish Paradise, go to: https://youtu.be/jp_dWkwwyT4.
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Bible Studies In The Middle of the Night - Joe Schrock
April 06, 2015Joe and Rachel Schrock left the Amish with ten of their children. Amish leaders from their Missouri community were sure that, in time, the Schrock family would forsake their new beliefs and God completely. However, that has not been the case at all. Instead, the Lord has called each one of the ten children into ministry, most of them full time pastors and missionaries. It is a true testimony of what happens when a person forsakes all and follows Jesus Christ.
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30 Years Old and Desprate - Samuel Girod
November 17, 2014Samuel Girod was born and raised Swiss Amish. At age thirty, he owned two properties and ran a construction business. From outward appearances, Samuel had everything a man could dream of. However, on the inside, things were quite different. Samuel yearned for a wife, a family and real meaning in life. One day, Samuel gathered enough courage to pick up the phone and call Joe Keim. To hear what God did next, please listen to Samuel's testimony.
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Forsaking All and Following Jesus - John and Kathy Burkholder
April 11, 2014John and Kathy were at the bottom of the barrel when they realized their need for Jesus Christ. And when salvation came, they were willing to pay whatever price it took to follow Christ. In this short audio clip, they share some of the struggles and trials they have come through.
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Crying out for Purpose in Life - Samuel Girod
April 11, 2014Samuel Girod was 30 years old, Amish and miserable to the core. His father was the Bishop of his community and very conservative. Samuel owned two properties and was in a business partnership with his dad. Today, the Lord has blessed him with a wife and three wonderful children.
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Missionaries, Ministries and Testimonies
April 10, 2014Listen to Joe Keim, Jonas Yoder and Melvin Schrock share their testimonies and ministries to their own people. This audio session was recorded at the 2014 Amish Awareness Conference.
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I broke my dad and mom's heart many times - Dan Mast
December 12, 2013During my early life, I broke my dad and mom's heart many times. My dad often ran after me and still I rebelled. My mom would say, you should just pray, but I thought prayer was a joke. I kept getting worse and worse. Eventually I got in trouble with the law. That's when my life started changing and soon after that, I fell on my knees and cried out to the Lord for salvation.
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The Amish Church Taught A Lot About Hell - Raymond and Martha Stutzman
December 12, 2013Raymond: I used to be in a lot of things. At night, I would sneak out the window and go over to my English neighbors and watch TV. Now that I am saved, I so badly want my parents to be saved too. Martha: When I attended the Amish church, I heard a lot about hell, but no one ever taught me how to go to heaven.
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I always knew the Amish system I was in was wrong - Mattie Mullet
December 12, 2013I always knew the Amish system I was in was wrong. At times I would hear my non-Amish neighbors talk about how they were saved and knew it. This drove me crazy because I didn't know what my final destiny would be. One day, I read a gospel tract titled "You Can Know You Have Eternal Life." Today, I can say, I know that I know that I know I have eternal life.
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I Promised My Dad I Would Never Leave the Amish - Emanuel Mullet
December 12, 2013I thank God for leading myself and my family to Him. Today, I know God because of my wife's praying. My growing up among the Amish was complicated and difficult. At one point, my dad, with tears in his eyes, asked me to promise I never leave the Amish. It was not until I started reading the Bible in English that I finally understood and received Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
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The German Bible Kept Me From Knowing God - Clemens and Malinda Miller
December 12, 2013Clemens: It was Amish custom for our family to get together every other Sunday and read from the German Bible. Since I had a hard time understanding what we read, I dreaded those times and could hardly wait for the family meeting to be over. In time, the Lord used my wife to be and her family to show me the way to God.
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I Knew I Was Going To Hell - Amos and Sadie Borntrager
December 11, 2013Amos: In my mind, I knew I was going to hell. But one night, as I was laying under the stars, feeling like a pebble on a seashore, the Lord began to speak to me. Sadie: Our marriage was not doing well. I prayed for over two years. Finally after I gave my heart to the Lord, God answered my prayer.
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Hand-Me-Down Religion - Andrew Coblentz
June 05, 2013Andrew and Sara Coblentz share their life-changing and new birth experiences. They were born and raised Amish, and, like so many others, they had full intentions of raising their family within the security of their hand-me-down religion. But on a particular time and location, the Lord visited their hearts and convicted them of their sins. At that moment, Andrew and Sara gave up trying on their own and placed their faith in Jesus Christ.
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Excommunicated and Shunned for Their Faith in Christ - Paul Coblentz
May 05, 2013After many years of struggling, Paul and Miriam Coblentz finally found what they were looking for – assurance of salvation. It wasn’t until later that they realized the huge price tag that came with that truth; they soon found themselves excommunicated and shunned from their family and Old Order Amish community in Ashland OH. On a late night in January, Paul and his family escaped from their own home, while Paul’s parents were sleeping downstairs. That was during the early 1980’s. Today, Paul and Miriam are full time missionaries to the Amish.
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Blind Eyes See - Melvin Schrock
February 02, 2013Melvin and Ella Schrock already had a family when the Lord opened their eyes to salvation through Christ alone. Their testimony reminds us all that some are required to pay a greater price than others, when it come serving and following the Lord Jesus Christ. Please consider listening to their heart wrenching story. Today, Melvin and Ella are missionary partners with Mission to Amish People. Read more about them at http://www.mapministry.org/melvin-schrock-/missionary
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A Missionary Comes To The House - Nettie Mullet
December 12, 2011Growing up, I always knew something was not right about my life. One day a missionary came to talk to my dad and I over heard him talking about the gospel. The conversation between my dad and the missionary was so meaningful and powerful that I could not get away from it. The next day I went to the Amish church and, I remember thinking, "everybody seems so blind to the truth." Soon thereafter I received the gift of eternal life.
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Leaving the Amish at 16 - Joe Keim
April 12, 2011Joe shares how at age 16, he and his older cousin, Eli, decided they were not going stay Amish any longer. At midnight, they met at a cross road and began their 7-mile journey toward the city of Ashland.
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The Lord Put A Ladder In My Pit - Daniel Mullet
December 12, 2010Daniel: I was in a dark pit and God put a ladder down there and helped me out. During the time I was with the Amish, I joined the youth and partied a lot. After going to several tent meetings, the Lord got hold of my heart and I let go of self and got saved.
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Three Testimonies of 2010 - Joe Keim
September 14, 2010Three young people, Stephen, Verna and Lydia share their testimonies of how the MAP ministry was there to help them in 2010. Make sure you have tissues close by. You will need them.
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Jesus Saved Us Both - John and Emma Mullet
December 12, 2009My life has been a struggle, but my Amish family stood with me even when my heart was not in it. Emma: As a child, I was often picked on. I struggled with understanding the German Bible. Now that I am saved, the Lord is very precious to me.
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Living Out the Amish Rules - Gerald Miller
December 01, 2009Gerald had full intentions of raising his family within the Amish culture. For years, he tried his best to live out the Amish rules to the best of his ability and serve as a good example to others in his Indiana community. At times, he wondered, "is this really what it takes to be right with God?" But as soon as the question entered his mind, he would remove the thought immediately, for fear it might lead him away from his family and friends. But the day that he gave his life to Christ, everything about Gerald Miller changed for all eternity. Please listen to Gerald tell his story.
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Six Testimonies in 2009 - Joe Keim
April 12, 2009Six former Amish boys share their testimonies before getting baptized on Easter Sunday. Every one of the boys have gone through the ministry's discipleship program and are serving the Lord. Most of them have traveled around the world on missions trips.
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Salvation, Thunder and Rain - David Mast
April 08, 2009When David Mast left the Amish in 2007, it was pouring down rain and thundering. And, like so many others who had left before him, he had $50 in his pocket and was unsure where he would spend the night or how his new life would end up. For more, please listen to this 12-minute testimony.
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The Bishop's Son - Glen Yoder
April 02, 2008Glen Yoder is the son of a former Amish Bishop who was well recognized in every Amish community in the US. In the early 1980's, the Lord got a hold of this Bishop and his son and both of them got saved. The Amish church almost immediately excommunicated them for their strange beliefs. However, in the midst of so many struggles and trials, these two men and their families would in a lot of ways open the door for thousands of others to question their Amish traditions and beliefs and come to Christ. Glen's testimony is 1.5 hrs. long, but very much worth your time to listen to.
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Unshackled - Dan Byler
February 18, 2008Dan Byler was born and raised Amish. During his teen years, he tasted alcohol for the first time and later became an alcoholic. Eventually the Lord got a hold of his heart and saved him. As Dan got older, he felt the need to write a gospel tract which is now in it's third printing. In 2009, Dan Byler passed away, after crying out to his family, "two angels are at my bedside, ready to carry me away." Shortly thereafter, Dan Byler breathed his last and went to be with Jesus forevermore.
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