"Challenging, entertaining, age appropriate, and spiritual. Thanks so much for coming to our school."
- Glen Walstra, Former Principal of Moline Christian School and Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools
Dr. Sam Barfell, EdD the ACSI Mid America Regional Director recommends our ministry and even links to us on his newsletter. We have references from over 100 school principals and teachers on our reference pages.
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"You really held the attention of our students and they thoroughly enjoyed your presentation."… Carol H. Covenant Christian School, Winter Park FL
"It was very interesting!"… Sarah B., "This was fascinating."… Chris C., "Very helpful in opening eyes to the mission field."… Pastor Brent Van Sickle, Mississippi Valley Christian School, Alton IL
"We really appreciated the message. The parts where you talked about how everyone can be a missionary were especially meaningful."… Principal Greg Mast, Arthur Christian School, Arthur IL
"A seed for future missionary work could have been planted in some children’s heart today, because you came."… Teacher Kristen L., "Thank you Ed for engaging such a large audience. Great presentation. It’s a reminder of the call of missions in all our lives."…Principal of the Aurora Christian School, Aurora IL
"Your program drew the children in! Awesome! The Lord is with you!"… Amy, Covenant Christian School, Aurora IL
"I received many excellent reports from staff and students alike concerning your presentations and the manner in which you communicated. I appreciate the way you challenge young people for missions."…Pastor John Best, Charleston Bible Church and Christian Academy, Charleston IL
"Our students and staff benefited from your creative and informative visits."… Principal Irma Quintana from Dayspring Christian Academy, Chicago IL
"Thank you so much for giving such a creative presentation to our children."… Principal Debbie Flores, Humboldt Community Christian School, Chicago IL
"Your message and presentation is excellent. Thank you for using your talent to serve the Lord."… Principal Vernon Lee, Midwestern Christian Academy, Chicago IL
"The students consider it a privilege to interact with you and also to learn from you."… Dr. Elizabeth L., Moody Bible Institute, Chicago IL
"What an excellent, interactive performance! We will certainly need the youth of today to commit to spreading the Word of God to the entire world! Thank you for the work you do and for the message you deliver."… Principal Cindi S. DiDorio, Salem Christian School, Chicago IL
"It’s a delight for our children to learn what a missionary is."... Teacher Roberta L., "This was an enlightening presentation to the kids and to me."… Teacher Linda R., "This was a very interesting chapel for all our elementary children."… Teacher Kim B., "You were a blessing. I enjoyed all of the visuals."… Teacher Tammy D., "I appreciate the opportunity to present to our students the call to missions!"…Teacher Bev W., "You blessed my heart today. May God continue to bless your efforts as you plant seeds in the hearts of our precious children."… Teacher Tammy F., Decatur Christian School, Decatur IL
"Thank you so much for sharing your ministry with our students. The kids loved it." Principal Fred V., Downers Grove Christian School, Downers Grove IL
"I believe that the kids could see you as a real person rather than just the ‘missionary up front.’"…Tammy Zilinski, Griffith Christian School, East Dundee IL
"Your presentation was awesome." Mrs. Y. Kindergarten Teacher, "Thank you for sharing with us in the First Grade."… Ms. O., "Our first grade class loved it!"… Mrs. Y., "You did a wonderful job. We really enjoyed it!"… Miss D., Second Grade Teacher, "Your program is quite impressive! I’m sure it will stay with our students."… Mrs. V., "You have a special way with getting your message across."…Vic B., East Moline Christian School, East Moline IL
"Thanks so much for sharing your message with us today. It sure got me thinking."… Karen S., Westminster Christian School, Elgin IL
"On behalf of the children, parents and staff of CCLC, thank you very much for making our International Friendship day extra special."… Gloria, Children’s Christian Learning Center, Elk Grove Village IL
"Thank you so much for coming today and sharing with our home schooled children."… Debbie G., CHANGE home school support group, Elk Grove Village IL
"Our principal had never heard of New Tribes and you left quite an impression on him. I thought that your presentation in chapel and Spanish classes went very well."… Laura, Unity Christian School, Fulton IL
"You have impacted our student’s lives for missions, thank you!"… Principal Mary Jane Thorne, Tri State Christian School, Galena IL
"Great job Ed"… Principal Mick Welding, Sterling Christian School, Galt IL
"Very inspiring message. You are a blessing, knowing how to minister to children on their level. This was the best chapel we have had all year."… Westlake Christian Academy, Grayslake IL
"It is neat for our young people to experience something different in chapel and especially missions."… Principal Brian Keith from Ridgewood Baptist Academy, Joliet IL
"Good job showing the jobs needed to support one missionary couple letting kids know they can be used."… a teacher, "Great presentation! You really showed the students that each and every one of us can be a missionary."… Julie K., Kankakee Trinity Academy, Kankakee IL
"The puppet show was great. We have students who want to share Jesus with the Indians."… Calvary Christian School, Lake Villa IL
"We again thank you for giving a wonderful chapel message to our students."… Principal David Swanson, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School, Lansing IL
"Your program was absolutely excellent! Kim E. It’s a great message that our kids always need to hear and be open to."… Julie B., "Fantastic job."… Sonnet S., "Very creative way of getting your point across."… Kristen M., E.D.G.E. Home School support group, Lombard IL
"Thank you very much for sharing with our students today."… Pastor Ruben, First Baptist Church and Christian School of McHenry IL
"Our students were enthused and excited to see and hear what it means to be a missionary."…Principal Kenneth Parris from Medinah Christian School, Medinah IL
"The children loved your presentation. Thank you for sharing your talents and passion. It’s so nice to have kids on the edge of their seats during chapel."… Teacher Elaine B., "Thumbs up?, Awesome ?, Great ?, !Fantastico!, Fabulous! Great job!"… Various students and teachers, St. Paul Lutheran School, Melrose Park IL
"Pastor Ed had the children on the edge of their seats as he talked about his ministry through puppets, and other interesting visuals. I especially appreciated the manner in which he encouraged the children to consider being missionaries. It was such a blessing."… Principal Karen Bauder, Immanuel Lutheran School, Palatine IL
"Your program is very interesting, informative and fun. You have a gift with children!"… Felicia O. "Very entertaining and gets the point across."… Phillip L. "I know how hard it is to do two puppets at once. The kids listened well!"… Mrs. L., El Vista Baptist Academy, Peoria IL
"Through puppets, demonstrations, inspiring words, and prayers Ed opened our minds and hearts to God’s message."… Hugh Kress, Grace Lutheran Church and School, River Forest
"Very good! Great for kids to know they can hear from God"… Jenny P., Faith Tabernacle Christian School, Rockford IL
"Thanks for sharing. It was so good! I’ve worked as puppet director in our church for many years, so I know what a special gift you have."… A teacher, "You are a gift to us"… Staff, "Thank you for coming and sharing about the mission field with our students!"… Sara L., Rockford Christian School, Rockford IL
"Thank you for your inspiring and engaging presentation. You spoke in such a compelling way. We praise God for using you to bring others to Christ, and now teaching others to ‘go and make disciples!’" Sharolyn S. from Trinity Lutheran School, Roselle IL
"It is fun to learn about people from other countries."… Joliet Christian School, Shorewood IL
"What a great time we had as a school listening to your presentation. It was fun, informative, and exciting."… Jon V., "Your program was very engaging for the students as well as staff members."… Carla A., Trinity Christian School, Shorewood IL
"Good program. Informative and worshipful for our school chapel service."… John Schuman, Music Director, St. Paul Lutheran Academy (LCMS), Skokie IL
"Our students appreciated your program."… Principal Tom Olmstead, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Sycamore IL
"We have a better understanding of the people with whom you worked and I appreciate the challenge presented to us about God’s call on our lives."…Terri H., Southwest Chicago Christian School, Tinley Park IL
"I’m sure the children will be talking about you for a long time."… Pastor Paul, Cornerstone Christian School, Albion IN
"Your program is very ‘child-friendly’ while at the same time a challenge for the older ones. Aleta M., Thanks for the ‘real’ mission program."… Principal Aaron Yoder, Bourbon Christian School, Bourbon IN
"Thank you for all the thought and effort that has gone into this presentation. I’ve never seen a missionary talk with so much passion! Thank you!"… Cornelia W., Walnut Grove Christian School, Carmel IN
"The visuals were so helpful. You were easy to listen to and follow."… Bev E. Clinton Christian School, Clinton IN
"Thank you so much for your humor, originality, and love of Jesus."… Pastor L., Faith Christian Academy, Columbia City IN
"We loved it and learned a lot." "It was great for the children to hear and see work in another country."… Jean P., "What a wonderful program."… Principal Amy Redar, Redeemer Community Christian School, Elkhart IN
"The chapel program was interesting and fun as well as a great challenge regarding the need for missionaries and Bible translators. We would love to have Ed here again!"…Principal Larry Wihite, Blackhawk Christian School, Fort Wayne IN
"Thank you very much for taking the time to share your mission experience with us."… Clinton Christian School students and staff, Goshen IN
"It was nifty!" "Interesting!" "It was the Bomb Digity." "Informative and interesting!" "You did an excellent job!" "It was better than last year!" "I was very interested in it."…7 students from Calumet Baptist School, Griffith IN
"Thank you again for speaking in chapel today. It was a pleasure to meet you afterward and spend some time talking about missions."… Matthew P., Calvary Christian School, Highland IN
"It was good to hear God’s call to serve Him as a missionary."… The chapel committee from Highland Christian School, Highland IN
"We enjoyed your program. Perhaps we will produce a missionary someday."… Principal Steve M., Southport Presbyterian Christian School, Indianapolis IN
"I think the students enjoyed your program a lot."… Mrs. Katy R., Trinity Christian School, Jamestown IN
"What a blessing and very age – appropriate."… Charlene L., "Wonderful job. You made it fun and interesting."… Suzette R., "The program was amazing. Maddre G. (sixth grade), Kokomo Christian School, Kokomo IN
"A wonderful presentation"… Peg L., "You made ‘missionaries’ come alive for our students."… Principal Suzanne Van Englen, Covenant Christian School, Mishawaka IN
"Thank you for your enthusiastic presentation. Such interesting information to excite kids about ministry. Awesome. You are quite excellent in your speaking!! GREAT JOB. Thanks so much for coming to our chapel and ministry to our kids. It was really neat."… Bob H., Warsaw Christian School, Warsaw IN
"Thanks for clarifying the roles of missionaries. You made it clear to the kids that they can use their talents for the Lord on the mission field."… Cindy W., Great River Christian School, Burlington IA
"Wow!! Very exciting program. Love the visuals."… Mrs. S., "Very exciting and informative. The kids and staff were captivated."… Mrs. G., "I as a teacher enjoyed the puppet program."… Mrs. G.,… Heritage Christian School, Eldridge IA
"Mr. Ed’s program was great. He had great visuals and hands on materials. He engaged the group with costumes. He presented the need for missions not wavering in Biblical truth."… Teacher Mary Anna Belz, Cono Christian School, Cono IA
"Thank you for blessing us today with your ministry. We greatly appreciate it!"…Great River Christian School, … Burlington IA
"You used wonderful methods with which to tell the children about Panama and mission work. Thanks for your ministry."… Sally H. "Great presentation. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you."… Mary K., "Thank you very much for investing in our students and in the kingdom of God."… Calhoun Christian School in Battle Creek MI
"You have a real gift, what a way to reach God’s children and spread His message."… Kim T., Beaverdam Christian School, Beaverdam MI
"The students not only enjoyed your message but the visual props as well! The teachers said many of their students were talking about the puppets after chapel."… Melinda S., Beaversdam Christian School, Beaversdam MI
"The program was handled beautifully. I’m sure that the students were as pleased as were the teachers and I. Certainly our children will not forget the challenge that you presented."… Principal Sid DeVries, Faith Community Christian School, Belding MI
"Great job! The students seemed to really enjoy it. Thank you for making me and the others laugh!"… Jen M., "The message was powerful!"… Chad B., LaMont Christian School, Coopersville MI
"We are already hearing how much the students and staff enjoyed it."… Marci, Lakeside Christian School, East Lansing MI
"You helped the students understand how much work there is for Christians to do in the world."… Teacher Maria Poppen, Providence Christian High School, Fremont MI.
The following are what the Providence Christian High School, Fremont MI students think about our program:
"I enjoyed learning about all the different tribes of Panama as well as some history and traditions. Your presentation was very interesting and got me excited about what’s happening in other countries."… Joanna, "I learned many new things about cultures that I would know nothing about if he hadn’t come and told us about it. I would love it if he came back."… Leah, "He had humor thrown into his presentation so it was entertaining as well as informational."… Nicole, "Rev. Skowron is a great speaker. He has an amazing story and does a great job of presenting it. He’s funny and did a good job of relating to the students."… Jon, "Rev. Skowron told us about the different tribes, their culture, geography, dress, animals, and lifestyles. He was entertaining and kept the group involved in his presentation."… Emily, "I would want him to return because he was fun and I learned."… Trevor, "I like that he was well prepared, and he had a lot of visuals that kept my attention. He is definitely passionate about what he does."… Nicole, "I have always thought it would be cool to be a missionary, and now I see how influential missionaries are."… Susan, "He spoke with confidence and in a way we could relate to."… Morgan, "I like the fact that he knew what he was talking about."… Ashlyn, "Rev. Skowron was an amazing speaker. His stories and words made a lot of sense to me."…Matt, "Your talk was inspiring. I know the other students appreciated it as well."…Nicole, "Your presentation was excellent. You challenged our students to be missionaries around the world."… a teacher, Providence Christian High School, Fremont MI
"We appreciate your investment in our children."… Principal Randy Fleenor, Grand Rapids Baptist Schools, Grand Rapids MI
"From our perspective the day was a success."… Fran C., "You shared the language, the culture, the country, and your mission."…Chip H., "Every student was challenged to become involved in ministry."… Larry B., Grand Rapids Baptist Academy, Grand Rapids MI
"Thanks for the visuals!"… OCS kindergarten teacher, "We loved your chapel."… Oceana Christian School, Hart MI
"You were a real blessing! Well done, Ed!"…Barry County Christian School, Hastings MI
"Thanks for the challenge for being willing to serve. Neat props and the use of puppets! Right up my kid’s alley."… Tammi W. "Thanks for the encouragement for our students. It makes them more aware of all the people in the world who don’t know Jesus."… Nancy L., Calvary Baptist School, Holland MI
"Thanks for sharing how you are doing God’s work. Thanks for encouraging boys and girls into the mission field."… Principal Lara Kos, Southside Christian School, Holland MI
"It was very clear. It was presented wonderfully. Awesome program! The kids loved it! Very informative. Terrific way to keep the kids attention. It really motivated them."… Miss Devries, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Parks, and Julie H., Howardsville Christian School, Howardsville MI
"We appreciate the time and effort you took to minister to our children in chapel. Super program! Thanks!"… Principal Glendee Morse, Freedom Baptist Academy, Hudsonville MI
"It was fun to see how the Indians in Panama dress, where you minister and live. It was also good that you reminded them that they can all be missionaries right where they are."… Teacher Marty Bruins, Jenison Christian School, Jenison MI
"We were truly blessed by the information you shared and enjoyed learning about the people of Panama."… Principal Ellen Atkins, Heritage Christian Academy, Kalamazoo MI
"Fun and educational!"… Linda M., Kalamazoo Christian School, Kalamazoo MI
"Thank you for blessing us so!"… Denise H., Algoma Christian School, Kent City MI
"Thanks so much for the puppet show and program. It really keeps the children interested and their minds thinking about the possibility of missions work."… Lakewood Christian School, Lake Odessa MI
"Thank you for speaking to all of us."… Jan B., "Thank you for sharing Jesus with us."… Joan H., "Beautifully done!"… Julie M., "This is the best program that I’ve ever seen."… Sandy G., "The kids were hanging on your every word!"… Pat K., "Thanks for getting them to think outside of their everyday worlds!"… Ellen B., "Funny!"…Betsy D. "Nice!", Teachers from Moline Christian School, Moline MI
"Challenging, entertaining, age appropriate, and spiritual. Thanks so much for coming to our school."… Principal Glen Walstra, Moline Christian School, Moline MI
"The good program you presented to our students was absolutely professional in style. You got everyone’s attention and entertained us while teaching some very basic facts of mission work. I was very impressed with the idea of getting children interested in missions, and not waiting to try to catch their interest when they become adults."… Principal Lorraine Boucon Grace Christian Academy, Muskegon MI
"Thoroughly enjoyable, inspirational, and informative."… Pat, "Great! Who knows whom you may have inspired! (God knows!)"… Shain E., New Era Christian School, New Era MI
"Very good, fun, hands-on, puppet show." "A super job, you kept all the children’s attention!"… Ann P., Carla Z., Carla D., and Sue S., South Olive Christian School, South Olive MI
"I especially loved the effect the long roll of paper with languages had. I love New Tribes!"... Linda M., "It was such a joy to have you with us today."… Kay A., Victory Christian Academy, St. Louis MO
"Loved it! The kids were into it the whole time." "I was also called by a person (like you) when I was in 6th grade and spent 10 years in Monaco with T.W.R."… Teachers from Grace Christian School, Watervliet MI
"It was a wonderful program that touches the lives of our kids." "It was a wonderful program that touches the lives of our kids." "Very interesting!" "My students were giving you all their eyes." "It was very good and God honoring." "What a wonderful chapel." "Thank you for ministering to our students. You’re a blessing."… Teachers from Heritage Christian Elementary, Brookfield WI
"I know we all appreciated your presentation and your heart for missions."… Seth S., Liberty Christian School, Lake Haille WI
"You did an excellent job explaining what and who missionaries are."… Linda H., Rock Christian School, Janesville WI
"Thank you for your enthusiasm and heart for missions. Jim I really enjoyed the program. Your passion to teach the Gospel to children is refreshing and an encouragement to all."…Vickie B., "Your materials were well presented and well received."… Principal Jim Eaker, Oakhill Christian School, Janesville WI
"The children loved the puppet show and listened intently. Please come again."… Teacher Mrs. D., "Thank you for bring perspective."… Rob M., "What a blessing you were today."… Principal Dan Clement, Mt. Zion Christian School, Lake Geneva WI
"Thanks for coming and sharing"…Fred O., "You’re awesome at spreading the news of God around."… Katie K., Victory Christian High School, Neosho WI
"Thank you so much for sharing at chapel this morning."… Osaukee Christian School, Saukville WI
"There is still a buzz in the air as the students and teachers reflect on what you shared. There was even one teacher that went home and discussed with her husband the need for them to start praying to see if God would want them on the mission field. What you are doing is vital!"… Mrs. Korns, Administrator, Faith Christian Academy, Wausau WI
"It was great how you presented the program and had the children to become involved."… Carol M. "I know the Lord used you to touch hearts!"… Lindsay M., "You connected well with the kids!"… Nikki S., "Wow!"… Lauren F., Faith Christian Academy, Wausau WI
"This program kept the attention and interest of my sixth grade students. Great humor and story plot!"… Diana A. "It takes a lot to keep the attention of fifth graders, but you sure did. Thank you for bringing your anointing to us."…Rita S., Grace Christian Academy, West Allis WI
"Thank you for the message!! Entertaining and informational. Excellent."… Hester "Very kid - friendly and impactful program!"… Molly M. "Blessings to you and for your ministry."… Michael M . "Both presentations were very informative and I know God planted many seeds thru your ministry!"… Julie B., Coulee Region Christian School, West Salem WI
"Absolutely wonderful. The message was inspiring."… 3rd grade teacher Nancy, "Thank you again for your time, words, and service for the Lord!"… Sarah J., Faith Christian School, Williams Bay, WI
To check the actual year that we spoke at the church please go to our meetings page.