It is with great pleasure that I recommend the ministry of The Gospel River Boys. On two occasions they have ministered at The Ohio Valley Christian Center and on both occasions they displayed an authentic contagious Christianity. They ministered with an anointing and a transparency that was powerfully effective. From their music to their testimonies they engage the congregation and draw them to Jesus.
Rev Michael Amico, Senior Pastor, Ohio Valley Christian Center of the Assemblies of God, Wheeling, WV
It is a joy to recommend to you the ministry of the Gospel River Boys. This group was a delight to have in our church. They came to minister and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through music and testimony. Our people responded positively and enthusiastically to their ministry. The group handled themselves with integrity and a servant's heart. I recommend them and their ministry to you without reservation. Invite them to your church. You will be glad you did.
Darrin S. Wright, Pastor First Baptist Church, Wheeling, WV
Wow! You all made our "Music in the Woods" a great success. Thank you for your willingness to participate knowing that there might not be a big crowd or even any financial incentive. It really says a lot about who you are! I personally had such a great time with you all. You are a great bunch of guys. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless everything you do. Thank you for blessing us with your voices and sweet music. I look forward to keeping in touch and look forward to next year when you come back to "Music in the Wood" Keep looking up!
Dawn Noble, Chairperson, Ohio Valley National Day of Prayer Task Force, Valley Grove, WV
Let me recommend to you a wonderful southern gospel quartet called the Gospel River Boys. I was pleased with the promotion materials made available to our church, their professional courtesy both on the phone and in person, and their sweet spirit. The group in excellent musically, sensitive to the needs of the church, and very gracious in attitude and spirit. Jesus was magnified, the church uplifted, and my heart, (as Pastor) touched as they ministered at Good Shepherd.
Pastor Steve Mayes, Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Amherst, Ohio
Thank you for your expression of gratitude and for your gracious ministry to Trinity Baptist Church. I have had many requests from the congregation to have you return in the near future. We are impressed not only with your talent and worship skills, but also with your humility and servant attitude. We recognized a real attitude of ministry and a genuine desire to worship and serve our Lord. I rarely endorse any music ministry group, but I would gladly recommend the Gospel River Boys. Your ministry at Trinity Baptist Church was greatly appreciated. May the Lord richly bless your ministry as you continue to exalt the Lord.
Dr. Bill Campbell, Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Parma, Ohio
We were very blessed, to say the least, with your ministry at Faith Bible Fellowship. We will certainly be interested and looking forward to your schedule for 2006. Faith Bible Fellowship is truly looking forward to your return and the fine ministry you bring in song! May Almighty God continue to richly bless you as you share the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in song, and that many will come to a saving knowledge of the Lord before it is forever too late.
Reverend James M. Chase, Pastor, Faith Bible Fellowship, Brockway, Pennsylvania
We were very blessed by your presence the evening of Mothers' Day, May 9, 2005. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us. It was evident that you all enjoy what you are doing and that you are doing it for the Lord. The joy of the Lord is contagious! I had the opportunity to share these words with our congregation this past Sunday:
"It is when God's people are gathered together for prayer and encouragement of one another - when we seek to be the church that Jesus wants us to be - that is when God makes the work of His powerful Spirit known to us and through us, just like on the first Christian Pentecost. Sometimes we find ourselves in the midst of a storm in our life, God's Spirit empowers us with a sense of peace and calm. Christian and his family have been entering into stormy conditions - the long-awaited extensive surgical procedures will finally get underway this week in Cincinnati. Many doubts and questions were present, but as they entered the middle of this storm, God provided a powerful sense of calm as only He can do. Many of us have been privileged to witness God at work - like when the Gospel River Boys were here last Sunday evening to minister through music; they realized the opportunity to minister to Christian and his family through prayer, and their connection not only with Cincinnati, but a connection with Children's Hospital and the assurance that the family would have an economical place to stay, if the Ronald McDonald house was unavailable. God is at work, and we are His witnesses!"
 You didn't come here to Mt Calvary to perform, you came here to witness and testify to God's grace, power and love. Thanks again for sharing your special ministry of music with this congregation and community. We have received so many positive comments about the entire evening, and others who weren't able to make it are looking forward to the next time. God's peace,
Pastor Jeff Wilhelm, Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, Greenville, Michigan
"You were a tremendous blessing to our church family this past Sunday and also to the visitors that were there as well. We look forward to having you with us again some time. We do appreciate your ministry and look forward to keeping in contact with you. God bless you as you serve Him!"
Pastor Todd Ernst, Grace Baptist Church, Greenfield, Ohio
"My wife Michele and I wish to thank you for coming to Hazleton to celebrate the New Year with us at The Safe Harbor Lighthouse. We really enjoyed your presence here with your God inspired music and your devotion to spreading and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We know all who were at the concert were very impressed by your program. Michele also really enjoyed talking with Bill at our home. We look forward to having you here again."
Mike and Michele Klesh, Safe Harbor Lighthouse, Hazleton, PA
The Bible says in Colossians 3:16 (NKJV) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
"This is exactly what the Gospel River Boys did for us. The people really enjoyed their lifting the name of the Lord in songs. Many of our people told me that it just blessed their hearts in a very special way. Others told me that you could sense the very presence of the Holy Spirit in our service. They were down to earth and very sincere in how they presented the music. I would definitely encourage you to have them to minister to your people."
Dr. Allen Shouse, Pastor, East Williamson Baptist Church, Williamson, West Virginia
"The Gospel River Boys are a group of Christian men who have committed their time and talents to using Southern Gospel music to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Throughout a concert with the Gospel River Boys the listener will realize the strong sense of Christian joy with which the group serves. We enjoyed having the Gospel River Boys here at New Philadelphia First Church of the Nazarene and I would highly recommend them to any church for a concert, revival, Christian activity or to a civic organization."
Terry Kidd, Senior Pastor, New Philadelphia First Church of the Nazarene, New Philadelphia, Ohio
"I would highly recommend the Gospel River Boys to any Christian who enjoys Southern Gospel music. These gentlemen not only have tremendous individual talent but their talents blend superbly well together and complement each other. If you are looking for a night of spiritually uplifting and great Southern Gospel music the Gospel River Boys is definitely one group you want to hear. They ministered not only by proclaiming the truths of the Bible in song but also in their testimony and witness as well."
Michael E. Goodwin, Pastor, Salem Baptist Church, Campbellsville, Kentucky
"It is always a joy to introduce friends for whom you have the utmost confidence in their ministry and Christian presentation. It is this confidence that I have in the Gospel River Boys. Gary Morgan and his son Kurtis are members of my church and are well respected in our fellowship as men of God. When the Gospel River Boys step to the platform or stage, you can be assured that you will receive a "top-quality" presentation of Southern Gospel music from men who genuinely love the Lord. You can present them to your church or organization with confidence...confidence in their testimony and their musical abilities. The Gospel River Boys is a group of born again believers who have experienced the might saving power of God in their ministry. They are dedicated to using every opportunity the Lord gives them to minister. They sing with the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon them. I would recommend this group to any church."
Dr. Mark E. Lail, Senior Pastor, Ironton First Church of the Nazarene, Ironton, Ohio
"We at Calvary Baptist Church, would like to personally recommend the Gospel River Boys to anyone that's booking them for a service. When the group came to our church, we had a wonderful time in the Lord! Every member of the group sand with energy and enthusiasm. Each one truly expressed their love for God. With the way music and songs are going today, it was a relief just to hear and see a group that still knows what it is to worship the Lord. What impressed me the most about the group was their determination to keep their commitment to our church. The brakes on their bus had frozen up, but instead on canceling, the group drove their personal vehicles to Georgia. That was a real blessing. With nothing but their CDs and a couple of microphones, these men truly blessed our hearts. May God bless the Gospel River Boys as they travel to lift up the name of Christ in song.
Bryan Calhoun, Associate Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia
"I thought you guys were fantastic at the Hillsboro Freewill Baptist Church, your harmonies were great and the spirit was fantastic. We will be praying for your group and we will be listening for you on the radio. Again what a professional job!"
Todd Stevens, Music Director, Hillsboro Freewill Baptist Church, Hillsboro, Ohio
"I really enjoyed you coming to worship with us here at Gateway Baptist. Our people enjoyed your great harmony, humor, and heavenly-minded worship. I would recommend any church to have your group come and be a part of a worship service. You guys were great and we will have you back!"
Pastor Dave Shinault, Gateway Baptist Church Ministries, Bluff City, Tennessee
"It was good to have you back with us again. Your participation in the worship service on Sunday morning was very well received by the people of the church. More importantly, I believe the Lord was pleased with the glory given to Him. The variety of music you presented helped a wide range of people to greatly appreciate the service. I found the sound system aspect of your presentation to be well done and appropriate to our sanctuary. The manner of presentation and the demeanor of the group helped us enjoy our time together, while also hearing the seriousness of the Gospel message with clarity. I sensed that we were at a special moment when it came time for me to share some thoughts from the scriptures. Although I struggled a little with my own emotions, which is good for a preacher to experience from time to time, I believe we were able to hear a good word from the Lord. The balance of your presentation brought us to a powerful conclusion of our time of worship together. Again, we extend our thanks to you for the time you shared with us. May all of you seek to walk close to the Lord and be used in accordance with our Lord's will to bring glory to Him, and may it be likewise with us."
Pastor Brian Wonn, First Baptist Church, Urbana, Ohio
Thank you so much for driving so far to minister to our humble little church! Your ministry was such a blessing. I truly believe that if more Christians would open up and have fun in the Lord, more people would accept the awesomeness of Christ! We really enjoyed your humor, your friendly personalities, and your obvious musical talents! We pray that god will continue to use you for His glory! If you're ever in the area and would like to come and sing for us, we would love to have you back! Please let me know! Thanks again and may God richly bless you all!
Michelle Belcher - Music Director. Cornerstone Christian Church, Grove City, OH