What others are saying about CEM:

Here are some excerpts from letters of reference from denominational leaders and pastors across the country:

“I just wanted to drop this note to you and say a personal thanks for the work you have done in providing administrative management, counseling perspective, and pastoral oversight for the people during this past months.
It has, and all will agree, been one of the more difficult assignments that could have been given to anyone. May the Lord provide all the resources necessary to maintain spiritual equilibrium and Godly vision for the days ahead.”
Rev. T. Ray Rachel’s, A District Superintendent
Southern California

“It was my joy and pleasure to have had Brother Ryan in our recent minister's institute as one of our speakers. His ministry was of great value to the ministers of our District. I would recommend his ministry to any District, and I am sure that you would find his ministry a blessing to the Pastors, Ministers Institutes and Retreats, as well to the churches of your district.”
Rev. Howard V. Spruill, Former District Superintendent
Maryland

“This letter comes to you in appreciation for the fine way that you presented the materials at our Church Growth Seminar in Concord, California. Many verbal reports have been received expressing how much our ministers and church leaders were helped by your ministry.
We are pleased to recommend you to all.”
Rev. R. L. Hardcastle, Former Secretary/Treasurer
Northern California

“That the District Executive express to Dr. Howard Ryan the appreciation of the churches of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario for his timely and helpful ministry.
To express to Dr. Ryan our appreciation for doing an outstanding job and going beyond the call of duty. Thanks to your leadership, we believe the future is bright, and they are now able to concentrate on the purpose of winning the lost.”
Rev. Vernon W. Taylor, Former District Superintendent
Canada
Manitoba/Western Ontario

“You are a blessing to our entire fellowship as you help pastors and boards zero in on their purpose and build bridges of communication.”
Kentucky Presbytery

“I am writing to say how much you were appreciated by our constituency and how meaningful your contribution was to our convention. I am most grateful for your generous help in making our time together both pleasant and spiritually beneficial. Do not be too surprised if you should hear from us again, 'Come over and Help us'.”
Rev. Errol K. Alchin, President
Canada

From Pastors:

“I have known Howard for many years and have always appreciated his fine ministry. Recently we had him at Faith Chapel for a "Church Enrichment Seminar". Our church greatly benefited by his very fine presentation of the Word.
I highly commend him to you. Your people will be helped and blessed.”
Rev. George Gregg, Former Pastor of Faith Chapel
now deceased, Southern CA.

“Once again", thank you for the day you spent with us here at our church. At the close of the Sunday Evening service, with the altars full, and lives being changed...I knew that we had experienced more than just a time of sharing, we had campmeeting. With all consulted, you were the speaker of preference for our up-coming couples retreat. I will contact you later as to the exact dates.”
Rev. Alton Garrison, Executive Director
National Home Missions, MO.

“Aside from the fact that I feel rather badly about your leaving First Assembly, Chula Vista, and your leaving us as a leader in of our area churches, I do confess a measure of excitement about the prospects that are before you. I have been very pleased with the leadership you have given us - and on that basis, see no reason why you cannot serve most effectively in this greater area of responsibility.”
Rev. Richard Dresselhaus, Southern California

“I have known and worked with Howard Ryan since 1956. It is my opinion that Howard has one of the most needed ministries for the body of Christ today. He is a man of the highest integrity, who has a consuming desire to enrich the pastor and to build up the body of Christ. I commend him to you, and give him my highest recommendation without reservation.”
Dr. David A. Lewis
Evangelist, Teacher, In Prophecy & Related Subjects
Springfield, MO

“I do not personally know of anyone who has more to offer for Church Enrichment in the ministry of Assistance, Helps, and Administration than Howard. In addition His Family Enrichment Seminars are indeed rich….”
Rev. Colman McDuff, CA
Southern California

“What a great week of inspiration, brain-storming, and helpful suggestions! I personally benefited from your ministry as well as the members of our staff. When we digest what you have given, we will be inviting you back.”
Rev. Ron Prinzing, Pastor
Southern California

I can whole-heartedly recommend Church Enrichment Ministries and Rev. H.S. Ryan, to any church that has a vision for higher quality and growth. The sessions with the church and ministerial staff, church board, and office employees made the seminar worthwhile, not to speak of the personal sessions which added greatly to my ministry as Senior Pastor.”
Rev. Don Young
Long time friend & Sr. Pastor, Southern California

“The purpose of this letter is to give you my personal appraisal of Dr. Ryan's' ministry. Both the Church/Family Enrichment Seminars, in my opinion, deal with some of the greatest challenges facing our pastors and congregations today. Through all the services, there were only favorable comments. I heartily recommend Brother Ryan's ministry to you."
Rev. Vincent Beemer, Former Pastor
Manassas, VA

“If you are pastoring a growing church and are in need of the ministry of Helps and Administrations, I trust that you will seriously consider inviting Dr. Ryan to share with you. I personally believe that God has raised up his ministry for such a time as this."
Rev. Robert Wise, Sr. Pastor
Brockton, MI

“I am writing this letter to recommend the ministry of Howard Ryan. Dr. Ryan has been a tremendous blessing to both the church that I pastored, and to me personally. In the past and for several years Brother Ryan has conducted a Pastor/board/Staff Retreat for us. The benefit has been overwhelming. His anointed teaching, mixed with his keen sense of humor, has proven to be the perfect ingredients for a revival in the leadership of this church.
To adequately describe all the benefits derived from my association with brother Ryan, would take more time and space than anyone might appreciate, so I will simply say, it would be hard for me to imagine a pastor, church, church board, or staff who would not benefit from his ministry."
Rev. Garold Finch, Senior Pastor
Kentucky

“Words cannot begin to express how pleased I was with the ministry of Rev. Howard Ryan as he spoke for while pastoring in Kentucky. As well as at my Pastor/Staff/Board Retreat that I previously held at the same church.
Now involved in District Leadership, I still appreciate his sensitivity to have spoken what God had laid on his heart.  At the close of a most precious meeting, it culminated in the altars being filled and many people opening weeping in the presence of the Lord for a greater move of God in their lives, and in our church.
Brother Ryan has proven to be a most discerning and sensitive man of God. Without my speaking to him at all prior to our retreat, many of the issues he shared directly focus on the areas of leadership that our board and staff needed to hear. I am confident that you could not go wrong if you are looking for a consultant or motivational encourager for your church or church leaders."
Rev. Joseph Girdler, District Leadership
Kentucky

“Thank you for being with us for our Christian Winter Conference. Your ministry to the 180 couples on the subject “Marriage Can Be Fun” was greatly enjoyed and many marriages were healed.
We want you to back with us again when you are ready with  your next series, "The Power of Communication". Or “What you heard, is not what I said”.  We love and appreciate you and Shirley very much, and are thankful for your ministry at Willow Valley."
Rev. John Hamercheck,Evangelist, and Director
Christian Winter Retreats, Willow Valley Retreat Center
Lancaster, PA