Testimonials 2
William C. Jarvis, Ed.D.











Education

HERE IS WHAT SOME HAVE SAID:

Dr. Jarvis gave a presentation on TBI (traumatic brain injury ) and a motivational
speech on how he deals with his injury and has overcome many obstacles associated
with TBI.  His story is a fascinating look at triumph over tragedy. The visuals and his
style of teaching were captivating and held the attention of two hundred 7th graders for
nearly 45 min. ( Which is no easy feet! )  Dr. Jarvis uses his wit and talents as a
magician, and former teacher, to draw the students into his message.
                Paul Ragon, Science Teacher
                Memorial Park Middle School

I just wanted to write and thank you, again, for being willing to come and speak
at Taylor.  It was such a pleasure and privilege to meet you, and the students
really enjoyed and appreciated what you had to say.  For me personally, you
challenged and inspired me to think about how I could motivate myself to be a
better teacher and motivate my students to be successful through learning.

Thank you for taking the time to fit this engagement into your schedule.  We
were all truly blessed by you and your words of encouragement.

                   Elizabeth Franz, Future Teacher





Church

HERE IS WHAT SOME HAVE SAID:

                       




"Bill Jarvis is a compelling speaker who shares his personal experience ofrecovery,
rehabilitation and re-formation of life goals and expectations withvulnerability, humor
and a faithfulness. His presentation is heartfelt and heartwarming, full of hope and
good news, and inspiring. I know that severalpeople who heard him in the chapel here
at Drew University were movedto speak with him personally to share their own
experiences of grief andheartache over different physical afflictions, and his presence
for themwas comforting and challenging at the same time. I recommend him andhis
presentation for those times and places where people in need of ahealing connection
might be reached with and touched by Bill's story."

              Rev. Tanya Linn Bennett
              Director of the Chapel & Religious Life,Associate Chaplain
              Drew University, New Jersey



Thank you so much for coming and sharing your amazing, faith-filled story.  I know that
you touched the hearts of many.  Your message was especially powerful for Mike, our
brain injured member who attended the small 11:00 group … you gave him a real
message of hope!!!
I also heard from several senior high youth that your words and your faith really
amazed them.  They wondered if they could remain so positive in the face of a similar
situation.  Our HS Sunday School teachers are going to continue your conversation
next week as they plan their lesson.
Again, thank you for sharing not only your story, but your faith.  Whenever I see a
weak young tree leaning on a stronger, bigger one, I will think of you.  May God
continue to bless your life and give you courage and strength to share that blessing
with other.

              Rev. Christina
              Bridgewater United Methodist Church
              Bridgewater, New Jersey



Thanks so much to you and Marty for visiting Bridgewater UMC this past Sunday.  Your
courageous story and testimony touched many of the people in attendance.  I know
there are many in our congregation who have faced, or are currently facing, difficult
times in their lives.  How reassuring to hear your message of faith, and to remember
that God, "will never leave us of forsake us."

              June Tamburro
              Bridgewater United Methodist Church
              Bridgewater, New Jersey



Bill Jarvis has a powerful testimony of God’s provision and grace that will touch both
the hearts and the minds of those longing to know our Lord’s presence in the
challenging times of life.

             David J. Gyertson
             Distinguished Professor of Leadership
                   and Renewal Regent University


Bill's story of God's grace and faithfulness through the deepest trials is amazing. Yet
although the story is moving, Bill's words of courage and faith are often accented by
his indestructible humor. Get ready for the unexpected.

             Ron Sloan, Academic Dean
             Taylor University Fort Wayne


….will touch your heart with his compassion to help those who have gone through
physical sufferings and pain.   I highly recommend you ask him to speak to your group.

             Don Hamm, Former Pastor
             Statewood Baptist Church
             Fort Wayne, Indiana


William Jarvis has been there :"in the valley of the shadows of death"
and has come through it all with profound articulation of "faith,
hope and love."  Anyone who needs to encounter the practical wisdom of
progressive healing would benefit from his ministry of witness and
positive presence.

             Rev. Dr. William Wesley Elkins
             Cokesbury/Fairmount United Methodist Church
             New Jersey


Thank you for speaking at the Round Valley United Methodist Church.  It was a
pleasure to hear your inspirational message about leaning on our faith in the midst of
crisis and adversity.  I had several parishioners mention that your message was
meaningful to them in the midst of their own journeys.  I pray that your ministry will
continue and that others will draw strength from your faithfulness.

             Pastor Jessica Campbell
             Round Valley United Methodist Church
             Lebanon, New Jersey


How fast your life can change. Bill reminds me of my blessings of this and everyday. He
shows how God has a reason for all he does...Bill is an inspiration to all
people with or without disabilities.  I can't help wonder how far he would of gotten
without the strength of the Holy spirit and his strong faith in the Lord.

             Steve Surhoff
             Member Whitehouse UMC


What a blessing it was to have Dr. Jarvis speak here, offering a message that reaches
persons facing varied forms of struggle and healing.  Our congregation was inspired by
his faith, his strength, and his witness to God's presence in the journey.  

             Rev. Shawn Callender Hogan
             Whitehouse United Methodist Church
             Whitehouse, New Jersey

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