Dr. John Woodward
3914 Nellie Street
Pigeon Forge TN 37863

May 1, 2005

To Whom It May Concern:

My mentoring relationship with Ron Browning began about three years ago when he and his wife completed the Grace Fellowship International training week in Tennessee. I have appreciated their heart for worship, their integrity in spiritual growth, and their vision for ministry.

It has been a joy to have a part in seeing NewHeart Expressions founded. Many have been helped through Ron's e-counseling as a mentor with Setting Captives Free. As a co-leader of the Power of Purity Conferences with Ron, I have witnessed the chains fall off attendees who leave their gender-confused self-life at the Cross and emerge with a joyous awareness of their new identity in Christ. Ron has been innovative in utilizing insights which we have been discovering in clinical discipleship in recent years.

Although his honesty about his pre Christ-as-Lord past has brought rejection, misunderstanding, and even persecution from some in the church, those who are desperate for radical life change through God have found hope and reality in Ron's testimony.

"For such a time as this" New Heart Expressions is positioned to communicate the fullness of Christ's grace and liberating truth to those who are sick and tired of rationalizing and excusing an immoral lifestyle. As others are led to partner with this ministry, many more will experience spiritual and behavioral liberation through Christ, Who proclaimed: "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free ... Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." (John 8:32,36).

Sincerely,

John Woodward. D. Min.
Executive Director, Grace Fellowship International