Michael Tolf: References

Dear Michael,

I wanted to take time to express our thanks and appreciation for your ministry in music and testimony that you shared with us on July 17, 2005. It was very evident that your time with us had been for months lifted up in prayer, not only by us, but by you and your team as well. The Spirit of God was evident through you.

For our worship team it was a special time to sit back and be ministered to as you very masterfully led our congregational worship, as well as sharing a word in song. Our church body is still commenting on how your message and your method touched their hearts.

God has truly gifted you as a singer, song writer and worship leader. Your band was an added blessing - they are truly gifted as well! We enjoyed your mix of musical styles, the message of the lyrics and the personal testimonies all in a well-paced, professionial, excellent worship service.

Know that we are praying for God's continued blessing on your ministry and would not hesitate to have you return in the future.

To Whom It May Concern,

This is a letter of recommendation for the music ministry of Michael Tolf.

Bethany Covenant Church recently hosted a concert that highlighted the music of Michael Tolf and his band. The concert was a great success. Michael brought to it a great combination of organization, musicianship, humility, fun, creativity, and spiritual depth. His band was well rehearsed and professional.

Michael brought with him a particular sensitivity to our church setting and was a pleasure with which to work.

Michael has also served our congregation in the roll of part-time worship leader and has done a great job of encouraging our own musicians and leading the people of our church into the presence of God.

Michael,

Thank you for coming and ministering in such an effective way. Your spirit and music touched our hearts - I both laughed and cried with your message in word and song.

Over the past few months leading up to the concert, I noticeably felt your sense of ministry calling and your commitment to bathe your time with us in prayer. I had the feeling that you were asking God to prepare you and make you adequate in every way to be his good servant. Thank you for attending to this important task.

God has unusually gifted you as a solo artist, song writer, and as a leader in worship. Our people enjoyed the message of your songs, your testimonies, the pace of the concert and the mix of musical styles. Extra fun for us, was to have the excellent band and back-up vocals which you brought with you for this concert.

Thanks again, Michael - we would love to have you again! May the Lord bless you in your wonderful ministry.

Dear Michael,

It has now been three weeks since you shared your music ministry with our congregation and people are still talking about how meaningful worship was on that Sunday. You were able to connect with the people of our two services in a way that was unique for each setting and congregation. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in the selection of music that would speak to the concerns and life situations of each congregation.

As I have mentioned, we are looking forward to having you come back in the near future. If I can serve as a reference for other congregations that are considering your ministry, please do not hesitate to ask.

Blessings to you as you share good news in a creative, uplifting way.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to commend to you the music ministry of Michael Tolf. We have been privileged to have him share his faith and love for the Lord Jesus Christ at our services. On more than one occasion, Michael has blessed us through his music and testimony. It was a very special treat for us to have his musician friends accompany him on one of the dates. That was quite a talented group and a musical treat. If you can have the group out by all means do!

I feel that as the body of Christ we need to partner with those that the Lord has given talents. Michael is one of those persons that are blessed with the talent of songwriting and composition. Michael is careful to detail and worked with me in creating services that were appealing and appropriate to both the traditional and contemporary worship gatherings that we have. He is a very congenial and cooperative artist. He will work with you. He is versatile and I'm sure could be of service for other occasions or evening services as well.

I'm glad for how God provides for the local congregation and for the extended body of believers that enhance our local ministries. May God bless you richly in your endeavor for His Kingdom!

Our congregation thoroughly enjoyed their evening with Michael Tolf and Friends. Michael is a very talented musician, singer and songwriter - and has put together one of the best group of musicians and singers around. Michael's love for the Lord is unmistakable and his passion for following his call is inspiring.

An evening with Michael Tolf and Friends is a great way to draw people together and draw them closer to the Lord.