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WHAT IS THE SOLBREKKEN EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION OF CANADA?
An
Association of godly men and women who have renounced the devil - the god
of this world - and have received Jesus Christ the crucified and risen
Redeemer, as Lord & Saviour.
An
Association of fallible human beings who believe in an infallible God and
who live by the rules of an infallible book - the Holy Bible.
People who gain strength, direction and guidance from the Infallible Holy
Spirit of God as they confess, profess and proclaim the merits of their
Infallible Leader Jesus Christ. Who is both Saviour & Healer
for all who call upon His Name.
An
Association of blood washed, baptized, Spirit-filled believers in Christ,
who embrace all that confess Jesus Christ as Lord and who have truly
repented of their sins, as brothers and sisters in God's kingdom.
We
believe that no denomination or church affiliation may separate brothers
and sisters in Jesus Christ. Only unbelief, pride, greed, selfishness,
envy, jealousy, fear or prejudice - which is sin - can divide God’s
children who have been foreordained since the foundation of the world (1
Peter 1: 20) and who are heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ,
members of the body of Christ (Romans 8: 14-17; Ephesians 5:30) and members of
the Household of Faith (Galatians 6:10)
An
Association with a world-wide vision, a burning message of God’s
holiness, forgiveness, joy and peace; a flaming evangel of Christ’s
virgin birth, substitutionary death and glorious resurrection! An
Association built upon God’s Holy Word, demonstrating divine love and
compassion with godly boldness and fervent joy, confirmed by miracles
from Heaven, in answer to believing prayer.
An
Association with only one goal, purpose and aim - "To make Jesus
Christ known in all His Fullness to as many people as possible before He
Returns.
Character
Profile
of
DR. MAX SOLBREKKEN
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
FOREWORD
to:
Pastor
Max Solbrekken's book,
PROCLAIMING CHRIST TO THE NATIONS
by
Dr. Don Gossett, D.D., President of Bold Bible Living, Surrey, B.C.
(1992)
When
I think of my friend, Max Solbrekken, words come to my mind; integrity,
honour, anointing, zeal, sincerity, uncompromising!
It
was in 1962 I met Max and his family at Prince George, British Columbia
where the Solbrekkens lived at that time. I was immediately
impressed by the deep heart hunger of this man for the power of
God. The next year he moved to White Rock, B.C. where we became
fast friends, sharing together many ministry opportunities as well as
rich personal fellowship.
Through
these more than 30 years, our friendship has never been marred by
personal differences or any form of strife. That's exceptional in
this world of communication breakdowns, between even the saints.
I
have ministered in the nations of the world where Brother Max has
been. Pastors and leaders all over the world speak so highly of him
and the effectiveness of his ministry.
His
radiant smile has warmed the hearts of the coldest peoples of this
world. His sparkling Norwegian eyes have penetrated the hardest of
sinners. Max is well known in Hell as a fearless, courageous
preacher of the Word of God that pulls down the strongholds of the wicked
one wherever the Lord sends Max.
Yes,
there are a few words that come to my mind when I consider my friend
Brother Max Solbrekken....A radical for Jesus. A man ready to die
as a martyr. A world overcomer through his faith in God. A
remarkable family man.
Brother
Max, you are loved by millions in India, Africa and the Philippines.
- Dr. Don Gossett, 1992
TURNEL
NELSON'S DEATH: A Great Loss to All of Us
by: Pastor Max Solbrekken
The
death of Bishop Turnel Nelson (October 2006) is not only a great loss to
Trinidad and Tobago and the West Indian Islands, but also to Canada.
Turnel
was my personal friend and colleague for many years and preached for us
in numerous crusades in Edmonton. Turnel Nelson had a powerful
affect on our students at the Canadian Bible Academy as well. He
also traveled with us to Israel and South Africa.
Ever
since our first crusade with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West
Indies (P.A.W.I.) in Morwant (1968), he continually invited me back to
Trinidad and Tobago and we stood shoulder to shoulder in crusades in
Woodford Square, Queen's Park Savanna in Port of Spain as well as
Caripachima, Arima and other areas.
Turnel
Nelson was loved by hundreds of people here in Canada. He was like
a brother to me and always stayed in our home. We all miss him
terribly. Like Barnabas of old, he was "a good man and filled
with the Holy Ghost." (Acts 11:24) He made a tremendous impact
on all who heard his booming voice!
Our
prayers are with his precious wife, Joyselyn and family, and the
Woodbrook Pentecostal Chruch and other congregations in Trinidad and
Tobago as well as the West Indies!
Please
note: The below article is taken from Max Solbrekken's book, 'Before
Winter Comes'. It was originally carried in the 'Cry of His Coming'
Magazine (1978). m.s.
THE
DOORS ARE STILL OPEN
by: Rev. Turnel Nelson, Port of Spain, Trinidad
1978
- It has been a privilege of mine to be acquainted with Rev. Max
Solbrekken for the past 10 years in crusades in the Island of Trinidad.
Trinidad
has a population of over a million people and the population is divided.
One third is from Negro descendants, like myself, one third is from East
Indian descendents, and the other third European, Chinese and all nations
upon the face of the earth. So it is a cosmopolitan population.
Religiously the majority of the people are Roman Catholic, Anglican,
Methodist, Moravian, Presbyterian, Hindu and Moslem.
We
have been having a tremendous breakthrough over the past years. God
has sent us men from the continent of America like Oral Roberts, Morris
Cerullo, Billy Graham, T.L. Osborn and Max Solbrekken. I have been
acquainted with most of these crusades over the past 10 years and I can
safely say that the ingathering of souls, the last effect of the crusade,
is the conversation of the converts.
AND
I CAN SAFELY SAY THAT THE MAX SOLBREKKEN CRUSADES ON THE ISLAND HAVE
RESULTED IN MORE CONVERTS THAN ANY OTHER CRUSADE WE HAVE HAD ON THE
ISLANDS.
I
have worked very closely with Rev. Max Solbrekken. I have stood by
his side and seen him minister to the sick. And this is one thing
that really, really got to me and impressed me about him. He loves
people and he stays on to minister to the needs of the people. Most
evangelists will arrive, proclaim the Word, and they're off the scene.
You
can't even see them to talk with them. I can heartily say that I
have never worked with a man who has shown so much interest and
compassion for suffering people as Max Solbrekken.
We
have seen thousands and thousands reached for Christ in these crusades!
Rev. Solbrekken will stand there night after night, preach sometimes for
one solid hour, and sometimes a little more. And people like it.
And
Rev. Max Solbrekken would minister to hundreds, and sometimes thousands
of people, and the service might come to a close at about 11:00 or 11:30
pm, and yet there will be another hundred or so staying around that want
him to lay hands on them. He's wet, tired and exhausted but I have
never seen him push them away!
MAX
SOLBREKKEN STAYS ON AFTER THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT
The
microphones have gone out but Brother Solbrekken stays there and lays
hands on every single person needing help. I believe this
compassion he has for sick people has caused him to win their hearts here
in Trinidad, and those who have attended his crusades, and hence the
tremendous results.
We
want you to know that we appreciate his ministry in Trinidad, and if we
had our way we would keep him in Trinidad. There is one way in
which we can keep him there - there is one way in which we have him - at
least we have him in Trinidad for 1/2 hour every week - and that is on
television.
I
believe that television is one of the greatest breakthroughs that God has
given the Church for evangelism. Why should the world be allowed to
use it for all their propaganda and for all their mess? God can use
it as His voice in the Nation for the Gospel. Rev. Max Solbrekken's
program is the only Full Gospel Television program on our channel
television in the Island of Trinidad, and we want that program to stay
there.
Naturally
the Islands are faced with problems economically, and I know that the
whole world is faced with that problem, but it is not as bad in the
Nation of Canada as in the small islands.
The
need for finance has been a tremendous one. We have lost some of
our great men in the Gospel of Trinidad, who have taken their exodus to
the Continent and remain on the Continent, never to come back. We
know that with the many commitments Max Solbrekken has it is a difficult
time to keep that program here.
Many
men have come and they have started, like Rex Humbard and Oral Roberts,
but their program has soon gone off the air, and we need it at all costs.
I feel it would be an insult to God - I t would be shocking news to the
Christians in the land if when they turn on their TV at 1:00 on Sunday,
they could not see the program of Max Solbrekken.
I
am asking you, the people here, to support this program with your
offerings, sacrifically.
EDITORS
NOTE: This report by the Rev. Turnel Nelson was carried in the 'Cry
of His Coming' magazine in 1978. Unfortunately, we had to go off
that station in the early 1980s. By the grace of God we are seeking
to reach more and more people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ before it
is too latte. Please write us as soon as possible. Thank you
so much for your prayerful support.
Pastor
Max Solbrekken
Max
Solbrekken is known as 'Canada's Missionary Evangelist'. Many call
him 'The Apostle to the Poor', because of his extensive ministry to the
Nations of the Third World and his work among the orphans, poor and
disadvantaged.
For
more than 45 years, Max Solbrekken has girdled the globe sharing the
Gospel of Jesus Christ with multitudes of poor, sick, fearful and needy
people - on every continent.
Hundred
of thousands have responded to Rev. Max Solbrekken's calls of salvation,
healing and total consecration to Jesus Christ. In recent years,
Max Solbrekken has been very involved in preaching the Gospel in Eastern
Europe, via TV and crusades. God has been fit to grant staggering
miracles of healing in answer to his fervent prayers on behalf of the
afflicted.
A
13 year old boy in India received a new eyeball and a 5 year old boy in
Argentina, new urethras from Jesus Christ, after God's servant, Max
Solbrekken, prayed - both of these miracles were confirmed by Medical
Doctors.
An
atheist in Canada, was converted and healed from gangrene of the right
leg and received a new knee cap after Max Solbrekken prayed. A 16
year old girl (she weighed 25 lbs) was dying of 'osteo genesis imperfecta'
- the only person known by Medical Science to be cured of this disease -
was miraculously healed after prayer by God's servant. For many
years following her miraculous healing, Geraldine Rideout was one of the
leading singing evangelists in the PAON. She has since married a
wonderful Christian man.
BOTH
OF THESE CASES HAVE BEEN VERIFIED BY MEDICAL SCIENCE
Max
Solbrekken was born in Canada - of Norwegian Lutheran parents - ordained
by the 'Christians of Evangelical Faith' in 1965 and received an
honourary Doctor of Divinity degree from 'Indiana Christian University'
in 1987 and an honourary Doctor of Theology degree (1998) from 'Living
Word Bible College & Theological Seminary'.
For
his many years of bringing deliverance, liberty and dignity to humanity
around the world through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Max Solbrekken was
made a member of the prestigious International Order of Journalists at
City Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1987. Others who have
received this honour are President Ronald Reagan, Prime Minister Golda
Meir, President Nelson Mandela and Dr. Manuel Ferreira.
Rev.
Max Solbrekken has laboured as a pastor, evangelist, university chaplin,
author, radio and TV talk show host, newspaper religion columnist and
religious magazine editor. Max Solbrekken preaches hell hot, sin
black, eternity long and God's grace unfathomable. God graciously
performs miracles of healing in answers to his prayers.
Max
& Donna Solbrekken reside in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They
have 6 children. 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Max
Solbrekken is president of the Solbrekken Evangelistic Association of
Canada (since 1961).
In
2007, God led Dr. Max and Donna Solbrekken to plant a new church in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Saskatoon church is called Christ the
Healer Gospel Church and after 2 years it has already become a strong
influence for God and morality in the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
REFERENCES
2009
- Dr. David Rathnam -
Abbotsford, B.C. is Superintendent of New Hope Gospel Churches - Dr. Max
Solbrekken preached in our Minister's Convention in Courtenay and brought
such powerful messages from God's Word that we all have a new meeting
with Jesus and a new understanding of the real Mission of the Church.
We all humbled ourselves as he expounded on the subject: 'Who is a True
Minister of the Gospel? What is his calling, character &
message?
Dr.
Max Solbrekken preached at New Hope Gospel Church in Abbotsford on
October 29, 30 and November 1, 2009. Again powerful messages were
preached and great miracles were granted by our Lord Jesus Christ!
We want Rev. Max Solbrekken to return for more services in the near
future.
2009
- Evangelist Dean Milley
- Lima, Peru - "It is such an honour to preach with Pastor Max
Solbrekken at Christ the Healer Gospel Church in Saskatoon. For the
past 10 years I have been labouring for our Saviour Jesus Christ in Latin
America. Most of that time, I have been ministering to young people
in Lima, Peru. The Church I am affiliated with has won 50,000 souls
to Jesus Christ in these last 10 years.
On
May 15, 1988 I was a lost soul, bound by alcohol, drugs and every wicked
habit imaginable. I had written a suicide note to my parents and
was on my way to commit suicide. I had planned to have a head on
collision with a big semi truck and end it all.
I
ended up turning off the Trans Canada Highway at Camp Emmanuel, 7 miles
from Louisporte, Newfoundland, where Pastor Max Solbrekken was preaching
to huge crowds of people at the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland
Conference. That night, Pastor Max Solbrekken cast all the evil
spirits out of me. As the demons of perversion and suicide were
leaving me it was horrible. My face turned purple, my neck bulged
out, my tongue went in and out like a trip hammer and I bellered like a
bull for several minutes and then suddenly, I was free and at peace.
I have been free ever since. Glory to God forever. Pastor Max
Solbrekken has invited me back to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on March 21,
2010.
2009
- Dr. David Pereira, Amadora, Portugal -
"Dr. Max Solbrekken visited our nation again after a number of
years. The anointing of God was stronger upon him then when we had
the great crusades across the nation years ago! Dr. Max Solbrekken
preached with such authority against sin, fear, perversion and Satan's
evil influence in the world and church today! The 'Fear of God'
filled our hearts and many preachers repented of backslidings and the
lack of compassion for the lost and dying of our world.
Please
come back soon. Dr. Max. The preachers are asking for you to return
for major crusades."
2009
- Dr. Mitchell Kanokoa
- Full Gospel Church, Honolulu, Hawaii - "Dr. Max Solbrekken and I
traveled to the Philippines in April. We saw God's power in action
as Dr. Solbrekken preached at the Bible College Commencement, the
Conference of Assemblies of Full Gospel Churches, and in the Gospel
Crusades. Great salvations, healings and blessings of God in
Revival Fires attended all the Meetings! Whenever he and his wife
Donna come to Hawaii for vacation, we schedule him for Revival Meetings
and our congregation is greatly stirred.
"We
need the fire and power of God in our worship services all the time.
I long for God's anointing and blessing. Come back soon, Dr.
Solbrekken.!"
2007
- Dr. Emile Boutras Boktor
- Assembly of God Church, Cairo, Egypt - What a wonderful time we had
with Dr. Max Solbrekken of Canada and Jan Ernst Gabrielsen from Norway.
As Dr. Max preached the power of God filled the sanctuary and stirred us
all. All of us were revived and many testified of receiving
divine healing in the meetings. I pay that the interview Dr. Max
Solbrekken did with me will be a great blessing in Canada and Norway.
We want Dr. Max to return for Crusades soon.
NOTE:
Dr. Emile Boutros
Boktor's testimony of meeting Jesus Christ at 2:00 am in the Sinai Desert
during Egypt's March on Israel during the Six Day War is absolutely
awesome - Max Solbrekken
2007
- Rev. Jan Gabrielsen, Norway - We love
Pastor Max Solbrekken's fearless, bold and challenging messages about
Jesus Christ and His great Sacrifice for us on the Cross. Again and
again we have witnessed God stretching out His hand of mercy and healing
in Norway in Max Solbrekken's meetings. We experienced the mightly
power of God in our meetings in Juba, Khartoum and Darfur in Sudan in
2006 and 2007 as well as in Cairo, Egypt. Everywhere I go people
ask me, "When is Brother Max coming back?"
2006
- Rev. Terry Severson
- Evangelical Church, Sturgis, Saskatchewan
- "Pastor Max Solbrekken and I have just completed crusades in 10
towns in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We have gone almost non-stop
and I've had a hard time to keep up with him. There have been some
great and wonderful miracles of salvation and healing in the meetings.
Pastor Max Solbrekken is an anointed man of God"
"Max
Solbrekken and I are both from Norway, Saskatchewan. Before I was
converted, I was an atheist and an alcoholic. After Max
Solbrekken's father died, we rented his house for a while and wherever I
went out my drinking buddies would harass me, saying, "Well, you'll
soon be walking around with a Bible under your arm and be a preacher just
like Max Solbrekken, now that you're living in his Dad's house."
I would curse and swear at them and tell them to shut up. Then one
day, my wife Shelly said the same thing and shortly after that I gave my
heart and life to Jesus Christ. I am proud to say that now I am a
preacher like Max Solbrekken."
2005
- Bishop Dr. Manoel Ferreira
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Bishop of Assemblies of God (Maduereira
Conference) with 22,000 pastors and 6,000 churches.
"Dr.
Max Solbrekken stirred our Ministers Conference in April 2006 with his
powerful messages! We had about 4,500 pastors registered at Sumare.
On April 23 we concluded the Conference at the huge Parque Brazil at
Paulina, SP, with more than 45 of Brazil's greatest Gospel Singers.
Dr. Max Solbrekken was our speaker at the enormous gathering of about
300,000 people. I have never heard him preach as powerfully and
eloquently, with God's anointing. The great crowd was stirred as
never before. Hallelujah!
"We
have invited Dr. Max and Donna Solbrekken back to Brazil in 2006!
Come back SOON. We need you back soon, quick Dr. Max! All the
preachers are welcoming you back! - Dr. Manual Ferreira
NOTE:
I preached in about 16 crusades and Conferences in Brazil in November
2006. By the grace of God I addressed another circa 5,000
Assemblies of God Ministers in 3 regional conventions in the State of Rio
de Janeiro - Max Solbrekken
1994
- Rev. Robert Kayanja - Kampala, Uganda
- Pastor of 5,500 member Miracle Church
"Dr.
Max Solbrekken's message, 'God's Message to Uganda' was most powerful.
This is the first time I have ever heard a preacher expound on the
Decalogue (Ten Commandments) in this fashion. Oh, how we need this
kind of message in Uganda, teaching people how to live right!"
"Already
we have received many new converts from the Max Solbrekken crusade in our
church and many have given glowing testimonies. One woman has been
totally healed of AIDS. She has gone for a blood test and we are
anxiously awaiting the medical report!
"Dr.
Max Solbrekken we want you back in Kampala. We need you for more
crusades in Uganda!
1994
- Dr. Handel Leslie
- Evangelist to Africa
"I
first met Dr. Max Solbrekken in Montreal, Quebec in 1976, and witnessed
the mighty miracles of God. I remember his powerfully anointed
messages on righteousness, sin, the cross and Christ's power to heal and
deliver. He has not changed. His message has not changed, and
his ministry is more powerful than ever. Dr. Max, please come back
to Uganda. We need you here."
1994
- Rev. Peterson Sozi
- Pastor-Reformed Presbyterian Church,
Kampala, Uganda
"Greetings
in the most precious Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you so
much for your wonderful mission to Uganda. We are getting
testimonies of salvation and healing. Many churches have converts
from your crusades unlike the past experience we have had with other
international evangelists. There is much drama, but little results.
The pre-crusades, your biblical teachings and follow-up classes plus
powerful healing ministry has left a mark on the hearts of those who had
contact with you."
"Your
love and social behaviour, the calm spirit of Donna revealed to us a
really godly couple. Your ministry in Uganda was very successful
and when you return December 1994-January 1995, I believe God will be
highly glorified. Hallelujah. Amen!"
1993
- Bishop Stephan Veremchuk
- Pentecostal Union - Lutsk, Ukraine
"This
is the first time we have had such strong Pentecostal preaching
proclaiming the Full Gospel in a public meeting reaching the general
public in Lutsk. Pastor Max Solbrekken's ministry in the Ukraine
has been powerful, revitalizing believers, winning the lost and God has
healed the sick!"
1993
- Bishop Vasily Boyechko
- Unregistered Churches, Lvov, Ukraine
"Dr.
Max Solbrekken's ministry of the pure Word of God has been full of love
and holy boldness. We have been challenged and back his ministry
100%. Max Solbrekken and I are planning to join together to reach
18 million West Ukrainians with the gospel of Jesus Christ on the
National TV Network."
1993
- Rev. Vasily Filemon
- Senior Pastor of New Life Tabernacle and President of New Life TV
Ministries - Jelgava, Latvia
"We
have never heard such preaching here in Riga as Dr. Max Solbrekken's.
Such fire and power and so many miracles - Spirit - Spirit - Spirit - Oh
how much of the Holy Spirit. Please come back in the summer of 1994
for our stadium seating 100,000, Brother Max!"
1993
- Rev. Tony Abram
- Phoenix City, Alabama - Internationally known Ministry - Evangelist
(since 1962)
"From
all over the world, I hear good reports as we travel, 'Max Solbrekken,
man of God'! Dr. Solbrekken, I've always respected your ministry
and known you for many years!"
1993
- Rev. David Pereira
- Amadora, Portugal - President of 'Proclamation of The Gospel'"
"Dr.
Max Solbrekken has made a great impact upon myself and many other
preachers in Portugal. Since 1983 we have witnessed the powers and
presence of God with great miracles of healing in his crusades. The
Portuguese people love him."
1992
- Dr. David Sumrall
- Pastor of 18,000 member Cathedral of Praise, Manila, Philippines
"...Twenty
five years ago, a miracle crusade shook the Philippines with outstanding
miracles and numerous healings through the ministry of one man."
"...Twenty
five years ago, a great number of people repented of their sins and
turned to God through the ministry of one man..."
"...That
was twenty five years ago, now, that same man is back in the Philippines
to proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord over all kinds of sickness and
disease!" I have never seen another preacher work as hard to
win souls, get the sick healed and bless the people. Max Solbrekken
is a real evangelist. Brother Solbrekken, I have pastors all over
Asia ask me, "Do you know any evangelists?" I have had to
answer, "No I don't because most evangelists are pastors who seek to
do the work of an evangelist. Now, I can tell my pastor friends, I
have met a real evangelist."
1992
- Henry Kransberg
- Oslo, Norway - President of 'New Life Mission' and 'New Life Media
& TV".
"Pastor
Max Solbrekken is a man of God with great compassion and a powerful
ministry of miracles. I have attended many large crusades but have
seen more miracles of healing in Max Solbrekken's meetings than any
other"
1992
- Rev. Phil Marocco
- Bend, Oregon
"We
saw more miracles of healing and salvation in just 3 days of ministry
with you, than in most of our revival services combined."
1991
- Freda Lindsay - Dallas, Texas -
Chairman of the Board., 'Christ For the Nations'"
"Every
report of your services from the students was that you are a mighty
evangelist and soul winner. What better could be said of a man of
God than that!"
1988
- Rev. A.W. Rowe -
Lewisporte, Newfoundland - District Superintendent of Pentecostal
Assemblies of Newfoundland
"Hundreds
were turned away as Dr. Max Solbrekken preached again in Newfoundland
after 13 years." Dr. Max Solbrekken held crusades in
Newfoundland 13 years ago in the Frank Bursey Memorial Tabernacle and
scores of people were saved, healed and baptized in the Holy Ghost.
Many were the signs and wonders in those meetings in 1975. Out from
those meetings came several of the present ministers of the Pentecostal
Assemblies of Newfoundland."
"The
meetings held from May 10-15, 1988 - were no less powerful, than the
meetings of 1975. God moved mightily night after night as his
servant, Max Solbrekken, attacked sin, sickness and disease. Max,
in prophetic spirit, called forth men and women each night for salvation,
healing and deliverance"
"The
last night of the service, a man on the outside of the building, who had
taken an epileptic spell was in a dying condition was brought on the
platform where Brother Solbrekken cast out the spirits of infirmity by
His Word and the man was completely healed and walked back and forth on
the platform, rejoicing in his deliverance and new found salvation.
Another
young man who had been attending Bible College, but had gotten away from
God and was in sin, living a double life, came to the alter. Evil
spirits that had tormented him for years came screaming out too.
Pastor Max Solbrekken cast them out in Jesus' Name. Scores were at the
alter in a packed tabernacle. The crowds were so large that it was
impossible to seat them all; many hundreds were turned away."
1987
- Peter Enns - Tulsa, Oklahoma -
President of KIDS International and "Stories That Live."
"Max
Solbrekken is the man who brought us into the Full Gospel. We went
to his meeting to mock and make fun, but we saw God's miracles! Max
Solbrekken wouldn't argue - he simply put his arm around me and loved me
into Pentecost."
"Max
Solbrekken is the man who brought us into the Full Gospel. We went
to his meeting to mock and make fun, but we saw God's miracles! Max
Solbrekken wouldn't argue - he simply put his arm around me and loved me
into Pentecost."
1987
- Dr. Manoel Fierrier - Sao Paulo,
Brazil - Former General Superintendent of Brazil Assemblies of God.
President of 40 million members Pentecostal Federation of South America.
"On
Nov, 1988, First Pentecostal Conference of South America was a tremendous
success. Some of the greatest preachers in the world were present.
The night Max Solbrekken preached there were so many miracles we could
not count them. We sold more cassettes and videos of Max Solbrekken's
ministry than any other night during the entire conference."
1987
- Dr. Moody Adam - Baker, Louisiana -
Baptist Evangelist
"I
look upon Max Solbrekken as one of the most powerful pulpiteers in our
world today in any nation."
1987
- Dr. Don Gossett - White Rock, B.C.
Canada - President of "Bold Bible Living'.
"I
say without fear of contradiction, Max Solbrekken is Canada's number one
soul winner."
1987-
Rev. Turnel Nelson - General
Superintendant of West Indies Pentecostal Assemblies, Trinidad, West
Indies
"Max
Solbrekken is fierce and powerful! I watched him in his ministry
and even after his preaching was over, he would stand there for hours
praying for people, for their individual needs, even after 12:00pm.
Tired and worn, but he's still reaching out."
1987
- Dr. Paul Melnichuk - Toronto, Ontario,
Pastor of Prayer Palace
"I
have know Max Solbrekken for over 20 years. He practices what he
preaches. He is a prince of a preacher, with a mighty anointing of
God."
1985
- Dr. John Wesley White - Toronto,
Ontario, co-evangelist of Billy Grahm
"Pastor
Max Solbrekken's ministry is one of compassion. His ministry around
the altars in powerful and compelling."
1984
- Rev. Harald Bredesen - California
"Max
Solbrekken is a prophet to Edmonton and Canada, and an apostle to the
world."
1982
- Pastor John Walton
- Palmerston North, New Zealand - New Life Centre
"Max
Solbrekken visited Palmerston North approximately 2 years ago, and
conducted a week long Evangelistic Crusade. This Crusade was the
most successful one we have ever had. The cases of salvation were
numerous and on-going."
"The
healings were remarkable and lasting. Doctors have examined some of
the cases and confirmed the miracles! The crowds increased nightly
and climaxed in a tremendous atmosphere or worship and thanksgiving in to
God. Truly, Max is a great crusader, announcing the clear
uncompromising message of Jesus Christ."
1982
- Dr. Omar Cabrera
- Santa Fe, Argentina - President of Vision of de Futura
"Max
Solbrekken's ministry and crusade in Cordoba in 1978 was the turning
point for Argentina. I had planned to move to Paraquay, but Max
Solbrekken convinced me to stay. His crusade was the greatest we
had seen in this country up to that time. Now we have a national
revival!"
1982
- Dr. Quention Edwards - Cypress
Cathedral, Winterhaven, Florida
"Max
Solbrekken is a man sent of God!"
1982
- Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana
"To
Max Solbrekken. God's great man! Your ministry and labour for the
Lord world-wide is legend."
1980
- Bishop Rodrick Ceasar - Bethel Gospel
Tabernacle, Jamaica, NY, USA
"Bethel
Gospel Tabernacle of Jamaica, New York, was truly blessed to have the
Rev. Max Solbrekken of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, come to us for an off
season revival. During this week of meetings, the Lord visited
us nightly. Many souls were saved, back-sliders reclaimed,
believers edified and filled.
There
were those who were healed as the man of God anointed and prayed for
them.:
"Unique
among these healings are the following: Sister Dewes who suffered from
migraine headaches for the past 5 years, after she was anointed and
prayed for was healed and since that day she has not suffered headaches
again. Mr. Joe Green, who for the past 6 years had to wear special
shoes because of diabetes, after being prayed for now can wear regular
shoes.
Sister
Beverly Ceasar, who had a nervous stomach for more than 3 years was
healed after the man of God prayed for her. Sister Pat Turner
suffering from intestinal problems was also miraculously healed when
prayed for. These are only a few of the vast miracles the Lord
performed in our midst. Depression, fear and anxiety were
dispelled, demons were set loose as the man of God ministered at
Bethel."
"Rev.
Max Solbrekken's anointed preaching during the week of meetings was
inspiring to our hearts, and lifted us to higher heights in the Lord.
He ministered the word of God on Biblical prophecy, on science and the
Bible and on many other subjects that are quite relevant to the age in
which we live. His revival although it is over, lingers in the
hearts of many and we look forward to having Rev. Max Solbrekken in the
future against to minister to us."
1975
- Rev. A.S. Bursey - St. Johns, Nfld. -
General Superintendent of P.A.O.N.
"The
island of Newfoundland has opened its arms to the ministry of Rev. Max
Solbrekken. Among all the pastors where he ministered I have heard
only good reports. Many have been saved, healed and greatly
refreshed. Max Solbrekken preaches a powerful Full-Gospel
message."
1975
- Rev. A.W. Rowe - Lewisport, Nfld -
District Superintendent of P.A.O.N.
"Max
Solbrekken is a man of God with a supernatural miracles ministry! I
have followed his ministry for years and seen the power of God in action
both here in Newfoundland and on the foreign field. His revivals in
Newfoundland have been the greatest we have seen here."
1974
- Rev. Dennis White - Port au Spain,
Trinidad - President, West Indies School of Theology
"Caripanchina,
Trinidad never saw anything in this fashion. For the first time in
her history, she saw a man of God stand and declare the inevitable riches
of truth, as night after night hundreds responded to the invitation to
accept Christ. Miracles took place to the glory of God.
Hindus and Muslims and people of no particular persuasion came forward to
say, "I want Jesus". Oh, how our hearts were
thrilled."
1974
- Rev. David Wulff - Chaplin to
Norwegian sailors, Valetta, Malta
"Never
in the history of Malta has so great a spiritual victory been won, as
during Brother Solbrekken's crusade here. The devil launched all
his forces to prevent God's Kingdom from marching forward, but in the
name of Jesus, his power was broken and he had to back off.
The
first Full Gospel crusade since the days of St. Paul became a reality and
a glorious victory for the persecuted Evangelicals. Souls were
saved and miracles of divine healing took place as Rev. Max Solbrekken
brought forth the message of the Gospel under God's anointing and as he
reached out to the Lord for the needs of the people in compassion and
prayer.
For
hundreds of years, Malta has been bound by a primitive form of Roman
Catholicism mixed with mysticism and superstition. They have been
told repeatedly that all non-Catholics were trying to lead them astry and
wanted only to split and confuse the Roman Catholic Church. Little
did they know that our main intentions were to bring them back to First
Century Christianity, to signs, wonders and miracles with simple faith in
Jesus as Savior and Lord.
A
NEW ERA HAS NOW STARTED IN MALTA as God is beginning to show the people
that He is the same today as when Paul first came to this island.
Miracles began happening right from the very beginning, even before the
crusade started. Every time the devil attacked, he was overcome by
the mighty hand of God.
When
the Police Department withheld permission to hold the crusade, till the
last moment. God opened the way for Brother Solbrekken to meet the
Senior Superintendent of Police personally and God's servant won favour
with him. Superintendent E. Tonna asked for Rev. Solbrekken's
prayers and he also promised all possible help in the future. Since
the crusade, Mr. Tonna has been elevated to the most respected position
of Commissioner of Police, the highest position in the Malta Police
Force.
When
we tried to advertise the crusade in the leading newspapers, we were
denied that right, and one paper attacked us in no uncertain terms.
But, God prompted a Maltese journalist to publicly defend us, and this
was the first time that Full Gospel Evangelical received public support
in the newspapers.
Since
the crusade, our weekly church services have been advertised with no
charge in the church colums of a paper who denied us advertising space
for the crusade. The Roman Catholic priests warned against the
crusade from the pulpits. Roman Catholic professors arranged a
"Bible Week" on the television each evening of the crusade to
prevent people from coming.
 The
situation seemed hopeless, but God sent His servant Max Solbrekken to the
Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Chruch, His Grace, Monsignor Michael
Gonzi, for a personal audience, which resulted in His Grace "The
Archbishop" wishing Rev. Solbrekken all the best of success for his
mission of preaching Jesus Christ to Malta.
Later
a prominent priest, after meeting us on a busy market street, asked
Brother Solbrekken for his prayers saying, "I FEEL SICK IN BOTH BODY
AND SOUL", and God's servant laid his hands on him and prayed right
there in the city square.
One
of the professors who had organized their own "Bible Week in
opposition to us, later received Brother Solbrekken and myself in his
office at the University of Malta where we had a great time of
fellowship. God's servant was invited into a class and asked to
pray for the students. Now doors are wide open in Malta for a
massive crusade. This is the time for persistent penetration of
this island with the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ."
1974
- Rev. Allister Alexander - Morvant,
Trinidad
"Its
certainly not difficult for me to recommend Canada's Internationally
known Evangelist Rev. Max Solbrekken. It didn't take us long to
realize that he was a man of God, after first meeting him in 1968.
It will be difficult to forget the outstanding crusade which he conducted
in the name of the Lord in Morvant, and the thousands that were blessed,
saved and healed in that meeting.
Not
only does the evangelist Max Solbrekken preach the pure and true gospel
of Jesus Christ, but he also lives it. I know he is a man of
prayer. I am fully convinced that Rev. Max Solbnrekken is an
evangelist of the highest caliber, in preaching, prayer and dedicated
living. I highly recommend him."
1973
- Rev. David Minor - Assembly of God,
Longview, Washington
"It
has once again been my honor and privilege to be able to travel with
Brother Solbrekken in missionary evangelism in the islands of the West
Indies.
We
have held a number of crusades in the islands in years past yet never
have we seen the response to the Gospel that we saw during our crusade to
Haiti. You would have almost had to be there to somehow grasp the
hunger and desire that there is in the hearts of the people for the
gospel of Jesus Christ.
Night
after night Brother Max preached with a tremendous anointing. Signs
and wonders and miracles followwed the preaching of the Word. It
was totally impossible to even number the hundreds, yes thousands of
people that responded to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The crowd was
so great and jammed in so tightly that it was virtually impossible to
know everyone that came to find Christ as Saviour. Hoever, night
after night hundred and hundreds of hands would go up across the audience
wanting to receive the Lord Jesus Christ."
1973
- Rev. Arthur Nipper - Evangelist, Port
Elizabeth, South Africa
"I
want to say greetings to you folks here in North America. I've come all
the way from South Africa and believe it or not, I am here to see Pastor
Solbrekken himself: because I had seen him in operation in Holland and we
had a great time.
I've
been in the ministry long enough to know a true man of God. I saw
him operating in Holland in one of the big churches there. What I
saw there that night impressed me so much, people, that I spoke that very
night him coming back to South Africa, where we had been corresponding
for some time. We had never really got anywhere very much because
he's a busy man and it look s to me like you'd have to drag him to South
Africa. So I've come here to try to drag him back to South Africa.
Pastor
Solbekken is a real man of God and he certainly has a sign ministry -
there's no doubt about it. We've seen legs lengthened, arms
lengthened and a broken back healed. People hobbling along on
crutches suddenly have thrown them away and started running. We had
one man who claimed he had one leg that had been broken and the leg
wouldn't mend.
The
gift of faith came into operation through the preach, Pastor Sobrekken,
and he prayed for that man. By faith he told him to jump. The
man actually broke the floor boards! I went to put the boards away
so they wouldn't hurt somebody because they were splintered. He
actually split the floor boards in half with the jump that he made.
So that goes to prove that God is still a miracle worker today."
1973
- Pastor Morgan Kormoo - Filadelfia
Assembly of God - Oslo, Norway
"We
are privileged to have with us here in Filadelfia for his second crusade,
Max Solbrekken from Canada. I wrote in "korsets Seir' that
when Max Solbrekken comoes to Filadelfia there is a strong probability
that there will be a disturbance in the "Flower Garden" in the
way he boldly "tells it like it is". In this generation,
when it is so easy for the church to fall asleep and become stiff necked
and four-cornered, it is good to have a ministry like this in our midst
to soften us up."
1972
- Rev. Nick Gruick - Missionary - Port
au Prince, Haiti
"We
all in Haiti are so very thankful that the Lord sent you and your team
our way. Your 5 days and nights, Salvation and Healing Crusade, was
the best we have had here. There were more results in your meetings
than in any others.
We
can see the miracle working hand of the Lord in everything. The
government of Haiti giving us their best facility on the island for the
crusade, was a miracle. The football stadium seating 50,000 people
became our spiritual battleground. Here is where we saw the powers
of hell defeated night after night. The forces of voodooism,
superstition, sin and sickness receive a death dealing blow.
The
thrilling sight of thousands of people coming down the bleacher aisles
into the football field at your salvation invitation to accept Christ as
their Saviour, will never be forgotten. We praise God that there were
approximately 25,000 new converts added to the Haitian Church as a result
of your crusade.
Your
mighty prayers of deliverance for the thousands of sick and afflicted
people resulted in miraculous healings of all kinds. The cripples,
blind, deaf and dumb testified each night from the platform, to the
healing power of Christ.
One
lady came every night. When you prayed, she laid her hands on her
stomach because it was swelled up with tumors. Each night the
swelling went down some. On the final night of the crusade the
swelling and tumors disappeared and she was completely healed.
One
night they brought a demon possessed lad who had to be bound with ropes.
During the service he was completely delivered and help up the ropes as
the crowd cheered and praised God. A lady who came with crutches
threw them away and walked off the platform. Many more such
miracles and healings took place night after night."
1971
- Dr. Hyman Appleman - Kansas City,
Missouri - Leading Baptist Evangelist
"There
is only one word, under God, to describe the person, the life, the
ministry of Max Solbrekken, and that word is "MIRACLE".
Here is a spirit-filled, spirit-led, sacrificial work, starting from
scratch, now girding the globe. Literature, radio, TV - gigantic
Evangelistic campaigns. Here is a ministry that deserves all the
prayers and all the financial support of all of God's people. Here
the Holy Spirit is turning dollars into souls."
1971-
Dr. Lester Sumrall - South Bend, Indiana
Pastor
Solbrekken, your book "What the Bible teaches on Baptism' is the
best I've ever read on the subject. I'd like to have 200 copies to give
to the members of my congregation."
1971
- Dr. Alex Ness - Toronto Christian
Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Rev.
Max Solbrekken is an internationally known evangelist. Few men have
been so mightily used of God in bringing healing and deliverance to the
sick and those possessed by demons and habits. Radio ministry
around the world, TV ministry, author and University speaker!
1969
- Rev. A.S. Bursey - St. Johns, NF -
General Superintendent P.A.O.N.
Evangelist
Max Solbrekken of White Rock, BC recently conducted a series of
evangelistic meetings in the Central District of the Pentecostal
Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador.
It
was my privilege to attend two of the meetings when the F.G. Bursey
Memorial Tabernacle, constructed by the district, was officially
dedicated to the glory of God.
Each
night crowds filled the auditorium, with many standing. The power
of God was present to heal. Many converts accepted Christ as
Saviour, among them being many who had been the object of prayer for many
years. The whole area felt the impact of the revival.
Brother
Solbrekken preached with the anointing of the Holy Ghost, not sparing
himself. He is highly respected and loved by the preachers of our
movement who worked with him during the campaign."
1969
- Rev. W.P. Ryan - General
Superintendent PAWI - Port of Spain, Trinidad
The
evangelical crusade held in Woodford Square, Port of Spain, Trinidad by
Max Solbrekken and party will go down in history as ONE OF THE GREATEST
CRUSADES EVER TO BE HELD IN THIS VENUE, and scores will remember these
meetings long after they have become history, because of having found
Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord. Woodford Square,
situated in the very heart of the nation's capital, Port of Spain, is
called the "Hyde Park" of Trinidad.
For
the 15 nights of the crusade we were thrilled by the response of those
whose hearts the Holy Spirit had touched, and the earnestness on the
faces of many whom we are assured will never again return to a life of
sin.
One
of the special characteristics of Brother Solbrekken'r preaching is that
he makes it very hard for those who want to respond to the Gospel.
He is not afraid to denounce sin of all descriptions in the lives of
individuals, so that those who come forward know why they are coming.
We do appreciate, and thank God for men, in these times, who in spite of
the present trend to depart from the Word, will fearlessly call sin -
sin...regardless of the consequences. We want to thank Max
Solbrekken and his party for the help that they have been to the work
while they were here."
1968
- Rev. Joseph Desriereres - Port au
Prince, Haiti (French interpreter for Guadeloupe Crusade)
"We
began with less than 30 people. A number of skeptics and hecklers
and antagonistic preachers standing on the sidelines, but God's Word is
not bound and His hand is not shortened, and where there is faith there
will be miracles.
A
little 5 year old boy who had been dumb since birth was instantly healed
and the news went far and wide: a woman who had been totally deaf in both
ears for 7 years could hear a whisper and wept unashamedly as she gave
her testimony: cripples began rising from their chairs and began walking,
a miracle revival had come to Guadeloupe.
Hundreds
and hundreds responded to the invitation to accept Christ, scores were
heale miraculously by God's power, and the skeptic's mouths were closed
as the large auditorium was packed to capacity with a multitude of people
on the inside and outside. I believe that this is only the
beginning for the Full Gospel message and work in Guadeloupe as the
revival goes forward.
Brother
Solbrekken is indeed a man of God and spoke with great power under the
anointing of the Holy Ghost as he declared the whole counsel of God.
I have counted it a great privilege to work with him and stand by his
side night after night."
1969
- Rev. Marcas Roberts - Trinidad
Evangelistic Centre - Port of Spain, Trinidad
"The
Max Solbrekken Crusade held at Woodford Square, Port of Prince, is one
that we will long remember. The preaching of Brother Solbrekken
reminded us of the preaching of John the Baptist. The truth was
preached without fear or favor.
The
rich anointing of the Spirit was evident throughout and Jesus Christ was
indeed magnified. We can still hear singing in our ears and the
praises of the Lord, as the evangelist got the large crowds to praise the
Lord in every service. It was marvelous to see and hear people from
the formal churches praising the Lord with all their hearts, with
upraised hands.
The
crusade was indeed a visitation from God! Over 1000 persons
responded to the invitation and the power of God was present to heal in
every service. The blind saw, the lame walked and the deaf heard.
Praise the Lord. Many wonderful testimonies have been reported.
25 persons have been added to our Assembly, the Trinidad Evangelistic
Center since the crusade, and as we contact folks in our follow up
program we believe there will be more who will be added to the church.
May
God continue to use Brother Solbrekken in a great way. There is a
great welcome awaiting him in Port of Spain any time he can return."
1968
- Rev. Peter Lee - Pentecostal Church -
St. Johns, Antigua, West Indies
"It
was with great expectancy in our hearts that we awaited the arrival of
Missionary Evangelist Max Solbrekken in Antigua for a great open air
crusade.
We
are glad to report that on the last night we had a crowd of about 6000
people. Each night Evangelist Max Solbrekken, who is as bold as a
lion for Jesus, and who prefers to please God than to obtain the applause
of men, preached the Word without fear or favor, and in so doing he dug
up and exposed sin of all description in its ugliness, dazzling deception
and destruction power. However, the main theme of the crusade was
his exaltation of Jesus Christ the Son of God.
Each
night it was our privilege to see scores of people respond to the
invitation to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Not
only was God in the crusade in mighty saving power, but also in mighty
healing power. Here are a few of the healing and miracles which
were done:
Folks
with defective sight were made to see plainly and did not need their
glasses anymore; a child deaf from birth was healed instantly; many deaf
in one ear were made to hear; the paralytic healed many suffering from
rheumatism and arthritis received miracles, and many others with internal
sicknesses were instantly healed and delivered. Praise the Lord.
I
remember so vividly on the last night of the crusade, a couple who came
from Guadeloupe, a French speaking Island nearby, just to be in Antiqua
for the crusade were instantaneously healed. The husband had a
paralyzed arm and he was healed.
I
can see him now in my mind's eyes, raising that hand up and down, and the
wife who came to the crusade roasting with fever, had the fever leave
immediately. The amazing thing about it all is that neither of them
spoke English. Praise the Lord."
1968
- Pastor Morgan Kormo - Betel
Pentecostal, Trondheim, Norway
"A
great spirit of conviction gripped sinners and Christians alike as we
were shown the need for soul winning and holiness in our walk with
Christ. I and many other pastors feel Brother Solbrekken should
return to Norway next year and stay for many months. He is God's
man for Norway, at this time!"
1968
- Pastor Ingolf Kilshus - Zion
Pentecostal, Stavanger, Norway
"Oh,
what a revival. It was like Heaven coming down and kissing the
earth. It was like a rain storm after many years drought.
Night after night the large auditorium was packed with people of many
faiths. When the power of God fell, they ran to the altars weeping
for God's forgiveness and mercy. The entire congregation stood with
hands upraised praising and magnifying God.
Many
were healed by miracles of God and returned night after night to give God
praise."
1968
- Pastor Tom Erlandson - Salem
Pentecostal, Sandefjord, Norway
"Night
after night Max Solbrekken gave the people burning messages from the Word
of God. He was as a consuming fire against sin. Like in other
places, we in Norway have need of men of God who are not compromising
with sin and worldliness.
When
Brother Solbrekken, with tears and love, gave the altar call, many
followed and came to the cross with tears and seeking God."
1968
- Pastor Roald Anderson - Pentecostal
Tabernacle, Bergen, Norway
"My
eyes have witnessed a miracle of God. I have been waiting all my
life for such a miracle (Brita Gloppen left her wheelchair - healed of
heart trouble and totally deteriorated spine). Brother Max
Solbrekken reminds me of William Booth-Clibbom. It is the preaching
of the Word that is his strongest point. He is without doubt a
great preacher. If he stays humble, God is going to use him
mightily all over the world. I believe Max Solbrekken is a man of
God for our generation."
1968
- Oddvar Tegnandar - Pastor Missionary
Bible College Professor Author & Interpreter
"I
am convinced that Brother Max Solbrekken came to Norway in God's time.
These meetings have stirred up many of us to step out in the same
ministry.
The
Gospel has been demonstrated. Dead sermons, dead meetings, dead
singing cannot save souls. We must as The Living Christ to show
forth His splendid power and super human might in saving souls, baptizing
with the Holy Spirit, healing the sick and raising the dead, for all
things are possible.
May
I use this opportunity to thank Brother Max for his patience with me and
his never ceasing Christ like example both in words, power and all
practical affairs."
1968
- Pastor Knut Petersen - Filadelfia
Pentecostal, Oslo, Norway
"Brother
Solbrekken is a real soul winner and I believe his message is one of THE
MOST POWERFUL AND STIRRING I HAVE EVER HEARD. It was so hot is Oslo
during the 3 week crusade, but the people came by the multitudes to the
meetings instead of going on vacation. The altars were filled with
seeking souls every night and great miracles of God were evidenced
throughout the crusade. A spirit of revival has entered Filadelfia
Assembly."
1968
- Evangelist Aril Edvardsen - President
of Saarons Dal. Kvinesdal, Norway
"It
was my privilege to arrange Max Solbrekken's campaign in many of Norway's
largest cities. WE HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL MOVE OF GOD IN THE MEETINGS
IN EVERY PLACE WHERE HE HAS MINISTERED.
God
has moved in a mighty way as hundreds of sinners have been saved and many
miracles have happened and they are now being reported in our major
newspapers all over the country. We believe God sent him here
because Scandinavia at this time is going down in sin and immorality and
the message of holiness and speaking against sin and worldliness that
Brother Solbrekken brought to us is just what Scandinavia needs.
We
are looking forward to God sending Brother Solbrekken back to our country
to help us in this great work."
1968
- Rev. Leroy Lebeck - PAOC Missionary -
Trinidad, West Indies
"Approximately
2000 persons answered the alter calls for salvation given by Evangelist
Max Solbrekken as he preached a Christ centered, Christ-exalting message,
exposing sin and calling for true repentance. The presence of God
was very real throughout the entire crusade and many were healed by
miracles of God, some of which were occupied on the front page of the
local paper.
Brother
Dave Minor ministered to the converts each morning at 10:00 am and even
in these services people were healed and filled with the Holy Ghost.
Truly this was God's visitation to Trinidad."
1967
- Rev. Niles Thorne - Evangel Temple,
Brighton, Ontario
"The
Acts of the Apostles have been relived before our very eyes. How
our hearts have burned within us as Brother Solbrekken under the
anointing of the Holy Ghost, declared unto us the counsel of God.
As
a Pastor, personally my own heart has been challenged anew by the
realization of God's omnipotence, evidenced in miracles of salvation and
healing each night.
On
behalf of my congregation I would like to express our appreciation to
Brother Solbrekken for his uncompromising stand in a world where so few
will dare to speak the truth.
The
Lord willing, we would eagerly anticipate the return of Brother
Solbrekken to our area in the very near future."
1967
- Rev. James Dunlop - Full Gospel Church
(PAOC), Frankford, Ontario
"We
praise God for the privilege of having evangelist Max Solbrekken with us
for our Centennial Revival Crusade in Trenton, Ontario. God used
his servant in a mighty way, Christians were stirred by the anointed
ministry of the Word of God, sinners came to know Christ as their
personal Saviour and miracles of healing took place in every service.
In
one case a young boy had a large lump on his back. Brother
Solbrekken prayed for him and the Lord healed him. I visited in the
boy's home a few days later and his parents testified to what God had
done.
They
showed me the brace their boy had to wear because of his infirmity and
they informed me that they were not going to put it on him again.
God had healed him. Praise the Lord for His healing power.
We
have felt the impact of these meetings in our assembly. A number
have been healed and others have testified as to how God has blessed them
and drawn them closer to Himself."
1967
- Rev. T. Edward Greer - Apostolic Faith
Church, St. Johns, Antigua, West Indies
"We
are all fully convinced that Evangelist Max Solbrekken of White Rock, BC
is none other, but a twentieth century prophet of God. Thus, we can
truly say, that Antigua was visited by God's prophet, and my, what a time
it was!
Such
bold and fearless preaching Antigua has never heard from other visiting
evangelists. This great Gospel-trumpeter left no stone unturned in
his revolutionary cry against sin. Night after night, men, woman
and children gathered by the thousands from all over the land to hear
this outstanding messenger of God. Hundreds made decisions for
Christ, and many miracles of healing were witnessed. We believe
that Brother Solbrekken's visit to Antigua is indeed a sign of God's
warning before judgment."
1967
- Rev. C.F. Daley
- Pastors in Pentecostal Churches in Victoria & Carbonear, NF, Rev.
B.O. Grimes., Rev. J.M. Mulroney
"This
is the Church's finest hour: God is pouring out His Spirit in answer to
believing prayer. This was preached and experienced during the 2
week Revival Crusade, held at Victoria, Carbonear, by Evangelist Max
Solbrekken. From the opening hour it was evident that God was going
to do a great work.
God's
power was manifested in every service as sinners were saved and sick
bodies healed. There was no small stir in the city as the anointed
straight-forward preaching of Brother Solbrekken struck out of sin right,
left and centre. Lukewarm Christians were rocked out of their
cradle of complacency, as the evangelist preached an old fashioned Bible
holiness and the New Testament standard for Christian living.
The
2 week revival was held at the New Bethel Pentecostal Church Victoria,
with the Pentecostal Churches at Carbonear and New Chelsea lending full
support.
We
appreciate our Brother Solbrekken's visit with us and we are looking
forward with eager anticipation for his return in the spring."
1967
- Rev. Ken Bombay - Pentecostal
Tabernacle, Calgary, Alberta
"This
summer we were pleased to have ministering in our city Brothers Max
Solbrekken & Tom Tutyko. The messages were both challenging and
inspirational. My own soul was deeply stirred by the truth
presented night after night.
In
every service which I had the privilege to attend there was an evident
presence. God confirmed His Word with signs that followed.
I
would highly recommend the ministry of Brother Solbrekken, to anyone
desirous of spiritual renewal. These 2 men support their public
ministry with much prayer and waiting upon God. Such an approach is
bound to bring permanent results in establishing the Kingdom of
God."
1967
- Rev. Jack Williams - Pentecostal
Church, Hazelton, B.C.
"To
say we were thrilled with the meetings tell only part of the story.
The power of God was manifest from the first meeting on Thursday evening,
with almost a full hall. By Saturday night the hall was packed out
with many outstanding miracles of deliverance and healing.
Brother
Max poured out his heart to these people and denounced sin in every shape
and form, stressing a life of holiness unto the Lord. It was
thrilling to see deaf ears opened and cripples start walking in Jesus'
Name!
A
mother testifies of definite healing for her baby with a terrible form of
eczema caused by an upset stomach condition: now she feeds her baby as
any normal one and she herself was marvelously restored to the Lord.
A
father testified to the healing of their little boy who was allergic to
many tings; now completely healed with no sign of a return attack.
Folks came from the surrounding villages and many were delivered and
healed. Brother Max was a real inspiration to us all.
HAZLETON WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. All glory be to Jesus."
1967
- Rev. Paul Melnichuk - Pentecostal
Church, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
"Every
since Evangelist Max Solbrekken consented to come to our city for a
revival crusade a year ago, my heart has been strangely stirred and drawn
closer to God.
This
first crusade to be held outside of a church building made history in
this area. People of all faiths came and were delivered of
blindness, deafness, crippled and those bound with habits of tobacco and
alcohol were delivered. There were 405 decisions for Christ, 58
received the infilling of the Holy Ghost and 50 were immerses in the
waters of Baptism by Brother Melnichuk, the local PAOC pastor. New
Glasgow will never be the same again. Over 100 miracles of
deliverance were recorded during the crusade.
When
the crusade at the stadium became a reality, it was beyond or fondest
expectations as God moved in on the scene and over 400 souls accepted
Christ as Savior and Lord, and dozens upon dozens were healed
miraculously of many sicknesses and diseases.
As
a result of the crusade, our church has grown to the place where we're
now making plans to build a large new tabernacle to accommodate the
crowds. Since last year's crusade my phone has been busy constantly
as people are asking, "When is Brother Solbrekken coming back to New
Glasgow?" I and my church together with hundreds of other
people in our area are 100% behind Evangelist Max Solbrekken and we are
expecting even greater things from God in the coming crusade Sept 24 -
Oct 1."
1966
- Rev. Robert L. Hoover - Sherwood
Assembly of God (PAOC), Winnipeg, Manitoba
"Acton,
Ontario has been shaken for God. I had the privilege of assisting
Brother Max in 8 days of signs and wonders ad miracles in every service
for this revival. Truly we have witnessed days of heaven on earth
as God's power was made manifest from the first service on through the 15
days of wonders. The altars were lined night after night with those
coming to get right with God. One night we saw 45 come forward in
answer to the call of the Spirit to be saved.
Winnipeg,
MB - "Truly these 6 days in the city of Winnipeg have made a marked
impression on this great city of ours and our church in particular has
been greatly blessed and enriched by the ministry of or Brother Max.
We saw 70 come forward for salvation during the crusade and many new
faces were seen in our church during the week for the afternoon faith
building services.
Five
received the Holy Ghost Baptism and five received liberty in the Spirit.
We witnessed Miracles of healing every night. One young lady had a
fused hip which caused one leg to be 1 1/2 inches shorter than the other
one. She was saved and healed the first night she came to the
meeting, and her leg was made whole.
The
following Sunday morning she was in our church with her husband: the
following Tuesday her husband gae his heart to the Lord and last Sunday I
have the privilege of baptizing them in water, as they obeyed the Lord's
command.
Another
Catholic family of three were all saved in this crusade and the wife and
son were healed by the power of God. God bless Brother Solbrekken
as he works for the Lord. It has been a real privilege and a great
joy to work with Brother Max as his associate in these great crusades. To
God be all the glory!"
1966
- Rev. S.M. Thomas - Evangel Pentecostal
Tabernacle, Actor, Ontario
"Brother
Max Solbrekken came to us for an 8 day crusade and during this short time
- God moved in miracle working power to bring deliverance and healing to
His people. Brother Max preached under a strong anointing each
night, and from the very beginning, God began to pour out His Spirit and
perform miracles for His glory!
Among
many who received healing was a little boy about 10 years old was blind
in one eye and after prayer - immediately received his sight. A
young lad, about 7 years old, deaf and dumb, was granted a miracle - his
ears were opened and be began to speak. Also, a young girl with
curvature of the spine and one leg shorter than the other, was instantly
healed by the power of God. Some were saved and number filled with
the Holy Ghost.
We
praise God for sending our Brother Solbrekken our way. Revival
fires are continuing to burn and God is blessing and enlarging our
congregation."
1966
- Rev. Dan Marocco - Bethel Temple,
Manila, Philippines
"I
would like to say that your meetings were the best to have been held in
Manila for the last ten years or so."
1965
- Rev. Jacob B. Toews - Glad Tidings
Tabernacle, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Recently
it was our pleasure to labour with Evangelist Max Solbrekken in 5 weeks
of tent meetings in the city of Winnipeg. Our church, Glad Tidings
Tabernacle was one of the co-operating churches in this recent Tent
Crusade.
It
was refreshing and very encouraging to see genuine conversions and
healings in these meetings. Every sinner and Christian with sin in
their heart was convicted by the Holy Ghost through the Word. NEVER
HAVE I SEEN A MAN PREACHER ANY BOLDER. Brother Max is not afraid to
get dangerously involved. He has no use for that safety zone where
so many Christian people are cozily located."
1965
- Rev. J.D. Harbarenko - Living Word
Tabernacle, Bible Institute Radiocast, Swan River, Manitoba
"News
began to spread far and wide of the Miracles that were taking place.
As these meeting progressed night after night, the altar was filled with
people, some seeking salvation, some healing, others restoration and
still others the 'Baptism of the Holy Ghost'.
Many
skeptics and unbelievers were confounded to see and hear the things that
they did at this crusade. I would like to say that I am behind
Brother Max Solbrekken's ministry 100%.
1965
- Rev. Joseph Knapp - Kingston, Jamaica
- Supervisor of International Church of Foursquare Gospel of West Indies
"We
have never seen God's healing power manifest in such an outstanding way,
and can truly recommend Brother Max to anyone. He puts everything
he has into his ministry and does not spare himself. He has been
the greatest boost and help to us since we have been on the Island of
Jamaica!"
1965
- Pastor Ray Bradley - Evangelistic
Tabernacle, Winnipeg, Manitoba
"We
have been in continue revival meetings for several weeks now with
Evangelist Max Solbrekken under the great tent cathedral here in the City
of Winnipeg. Hundreds and thousands of people have been stirred by
Brother Solbrekken's ministry, both by radio, by the written page and by
tent campaigns an auditorium campaigns across the nation.
The
lame have walked - the blind are seeing and deaf ears have been unstopped
during this campaign in Winnipeg. As a co-sponsoring pastor, I am
glad to say that we are co-operating in this great tent revival and we
are expecting a great harvest of souls upon the completion of the
campaign."
1965
- Rev. Emile Lassegues - Le Centre Evangelique, Montreal, Quebec
"Never
have I seen a minister preach with more earnestness and fervor than
Brother Solbrekken. Night after night he poured out his soul in the
preaching of the Word and in praying for the sick. The sane and
solid preaching of God's Word stirred Christians to seek the Lord for
revival and was honoured of God in drawing a number of sinners and
backsliders to Himself. There was also several healings by which
the Lord was glorified."
1965
- Rev. Borge Langerud - Independent Assemblies of God - St.
Catherines,
Jamaica
"We
had the wonderful privilege of having one week of meetings on the Gospel
Lighthouse, Ewarton, Jamaica with Evangelist Max Solbrekken and his wife.
Also Brother and Sister Fred Hunter from White Rock, B.C. Canada.
Truly
our hearts were stirred as Brother Max preached the Word of God from
night to night under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. We surely
could see the hand of God upon our Brother's life and every night we
could see God was working with Brother Max, with signs following the
preaching of God's Word.
Every
night of the meetings we could see many souls at the altar seeking God
for salvation and also a deeper walk with God. It is wonderful to
see men and women concerned about their soul's salvation. We don't
know for sure how many were saved and filled with the Spirit in the
meetings because many came from other churches and other areas, but we
can say we are satisfied with the results in our own assembly. Some
that were saved are now in our Bible School studying the Bible.
Praise God!
We
can recommend our Brother Max, anywhere as a real man of God who will
bless your congregation and will work together with you for the salvation
of souls."
1965
- Miss Cressman - Teacher, BEREA (PAOC) French Bible College, Montreal,
Quebec
"Rev.
E.L. Lassegues, pastor of Le Center Evangelique, called in Evangellist
Max Solbrekken, highly recommended from Vancouver, to preach at the
crusade. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTESTANT
CHURCHES IN QUEBEC, some of the French language newspapers of the City of
Montreal carried advertising for evangelical meetings.
This
is in itself a landmark and an indication of the changing public opinion
and of the new propoganda of the Roman Catholic Church. Commented
one worker: "It is evident that Duplessis is dead".
Duplessis was a Nation Union Prime Minister of Quebec, and a die-hard
promoted of fanatical Roman Catholic policies, that crushed all sympathy
toward evangelicals. Under the present administration, the leash
has been loosed somewhat.
At
times the meetings ended in a great climax of glory, as the people
unanimously praised the Lord, and the Presence and Power of God moved in
to do mighty things. People easily reached out to touch the Lord.
Pastor
Lassegues and Evangelist Solbrekken worked together in great harmony
whether it was in visitation or in the actual meetings. The
evangelist preached with great fervor and none of the messages lost their
impact from interpretation into French.
There
was a spirit of conviction upon the meetings as Brother Solbrekken lashed
out against present day social disorders, the disintegration of the home,
apostasy of the churches, their denial of the supernatural inspiration of
the Word of God, their compromise with sin and the anti-Christian
movements in the world today. None of the listeners were left in
any doubt as to their standing before God."
1964
- Rev. Don Gossett - Assembly of God, Surrey, B.C. - speaker 'Bold Bible
Living Radio"
"People
are still talking about the tent meetings and the great things God did
during those two memorable weeks, Brother Solbrekken's preaching on
holiness, judgment and the second coming of Jesus Christ, and his
ministry under the anointing of the Holy Ghost has challenged and stirred
my soul!"
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