• Early Life & Trauma: Crystal grew up in Springfield in a highly unstable environment, enduring severe childhood sexual abuse from a young age. She became the primary caretaker for her mother, who suffered from seizures and addiction, while finding a temporary safe haven in a local Baptist youth group.

• The Depths of Addiction & Loss: Following her mother's death, Crystal spiraled into heavy drug use, battling intense addictions to K2, methamphetamine, and marijuana. This led to homelessness, abusive relationships, a 10-month prison sentence, and losing custody of her two sons, Matthew and Elijah.

• A Turning Point of Surrender: After her toddler got into a roommate's pills—resulting in DFS involvement and her arrest—Crystal surrendered her life to God while sitting in a police car and jail. A pivotal moment in her recovery was giving up marijuana completely to seek true peace.

• Restoration & A New Future:

  • Family & Marriage: Crystal married James at Freedom City Church and officially regained custody of Elijah.

  • Ministry: She stepped into youth ministry at Passion Assembly to mentor struggling teenagers.

  • A Miracle Pregnancy: After two years of trying, Crystal discovered she is pregnant, fulfilling a vision she felt God gave her years prior.

"Rollie Kendall's Story" 417 Testimonies of Jesus Christ: # 5 Featuring Preston Cameron & Dennis EversenPersonal Background & Military ServiceEarly Life: Rollie grew up in Missouri near the Table Rock Lake area. Following a turbulent childhood, he graduated high school and immediately enlisted in the military in 1986.Army Career: He spent 11 years serving in the 82nd Airborne division at Fort Bragg, which instilled a sense of discipline and responsibility in his life. During his service, he was deployed to the Middle East for operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.Post-Military Life: After leaving the service in 1997, he moved to Kansas City to earn a degree in telecommunications business management. He eventually relocated to Springfield, Missouri, in 2003 to spend more time with his father.Childhood Struggles & Severe IsolationLoss and Abuse: Rollie's mother passed away from cancer when he was just 10 years old, leaving a massive emotional void. He struggled with an unstable home life and a verbally abusive relationship with his stepmother, causing him to completely withdraw from social circles.Coping via Addiction: To mask deep-seated feelings of worthlessness and self-hatred—including secretly blaming himself for his mother's death—Rollie fell into severe substance abuse, relying heavily on alcohol, drugs, and prescription pain medication.15 Years of Solitude: Despite securing a good job as a fleet manager for Prime Trucking, Rollie developed a severe social anxiety disorder. For 15 years, he lived in total isolation inside his home, only leaving to go to work or attend mandatory family functions.The 2019 Spiritual Turning PointA Desperate Cry: In April 2019, Rollie hit rock bottom alone in his house. Feeling entirely hopeless, he fell to his knees and offered a raw, desperate prayer, telling God that he didn't even know if He was real, but that he desperately needed help.An Encounter with Love: The moment he opened his heart, Rollie experienced a profound, tangible wave of unconditional love and divine presence pouring into him, instantly lifting the weight of his past off his shoulders.A Hunger for Scripture: Although he had spent his entire life hating to read, the encounter left him with an insatiable desire to study the Bible, prompting him to start reading heavily, beginning with the Book of Acts.Ministry and Local OutreachStepping into Leadership: Rollie joined Diggins Baptist Church and sought out structured mentorship through Freeway Ministry. When he presented a discipleship plan to his pastor, he was unexpectedly asked to lead it and present the idea to the entire congregation.Overcoming Fear: Leaning into his faith, Rollie conquered his intense fear of public speaking to deliver his testimony in front of 300 people, which inspired 53 congregation members to join the program.Community Impact: Rollie transitioned into active street ministry and local outreach, visiting businesses, neighborhoods, and local hospitals like Cox and Mercy to pray for others and share his journey.Key Reflections for BelieversThe Role of Discipleship: Rollie emphasizes that true discipleship is not just attending church on Sundays, but experiencing life together in authentic fellowship and accountability.Scripture Recommendations: For new christians looking for a place to start reading outside of the Gospels, Rollie highly recommends the Book of Romans (particularly Chapter 8) for its depth, as well as the Book of John for its foundational message of belief.

"James Webb's Story" 417 Testimonies of Jesus Christ Live Stream With Hosts Preston Cameron & Dennis EversenEarly Life and TraumaJames grew up in a deeply broken home characterized by generational trauma, substance abuse, and domestic violence. After his mother fled his abusive father, she moved the family to Germany with a man from the military. Tragically, this man was severely abusive to James's baby sister, and at 14, James testified against him in court. Burdened by immense anger and unresolved hurt, James turned to drugs, starting with weed and quickly escalating to Xanax, pain pills, and eventually fentanyl.Descent into Addiction and CrimeBy age 15, James was heavily involved in criminal activities to supply his drug habits, eventually leading to 11 stints in prison. He lived a life of chaos, robbing drug dealers, engaging in gang activity, and surviving in squalid trap houses. During one deeply regrettable incident, he robbed an older woman of her laptop to buy fentanyl, dragging her with his car as he fled. Remarkably, the woman never reported him and instead prayed that they would one day be "brother and sister in the kingdom".Rock Bottom and a Miraculous HealingJames's addiction ultimately led to complete liver failure, alongside Hepatitis A and C. Despite doctors giving him only hours to live, he survived the night—only to escape the hospital the next day to find more drugs. He eventually hit rock bottom while fleeing a drug dealer and turned himself in to the police, catching a robbery charge.While facing 12 years in the Ozark Correctional Center, James met a man named Paul Hines, whose genuine faith stood out. Paul challenged James to stop relying on "church lingo" and actually read the Gospels to find out who Jesus really was. James committed to this, isolating himself from his old gang friends and devouring the scriptures, deeply anchoring himself to Matthew 6:33 ("Seek the kingdom first"). Around three months into this spiritual journey, James was supernaturally healed; doctors found zero trace of liver failure or hepatitis.Restoration and Current MinistryAfter his release, James entered the Hope Homes of the Ozarks Adult and Teen Challenge. It was here that he learned crucial character development. Despite having vast biblical knowledge, he realized he needed to learn "how to be a son" to God before he could be a good father or leader.Today, James's life is entirely restored. He is happily married, has had familial relationships mended in unexpected ways (including gaining a stepson, Elijah, who reminds him of a son he lost custody of years prior). He now works in full-time ministry at Victory Mission in Springfield, helping other broken and homeless men find the same redemption he did.His Core Message: James stresses that knowing about Jesus is not enough. He urges believers to practice disciplined, daily reading of the Word of God to build a genuine relationship with Him, reminding listeners that God is always with them in the trenches.

"Glenn Gohr's Story": 417 Testimonies of Jesus Christ: Eposiode 3 With Hosts Preston Cameron & Dennis Eversen

Glenn shares a deep, personal history of his faith journey and his lifelong dedication to preserving church history. Key highlights from the stream include:Early Life & Religion: Growing up in a strict German Lutheran household where he felt a lack of emotional connection, and how he recognized the "spirit of religion" early on.Spiritual Awakening: His turning point in 1972 during high school when an altar call prompted him to make Jesus the "Lord of his life," leading to his baptism in the Holy Spirit.Exploring Faith: His journey visiting different denominations—from Baptist revivals to Catholic Charismatic prayer meetings—before finding his home in the Assemblies of God.A Legacy in Archives: His impressive 39-year career working in the Assemblies of God national archives in Springfield, helping preserve historical records, photographs, and testimonies.Published Work: He discusses co-authoring the book Nebraska's Living Water, preserving the history of the Nebraska district of the Assemblies of God.

Dennis Coad Shares HIs Story Of Trials And Triumphs of Life And Freedom In Jesus ChristThis interview features the powerful personal testimony of Dennis Coad. He details a life marked by severe childhood trauma, extreme addiction, mental illness, and crime, culminating in a radical spiritual transformation that led to his current ministry serving the homeless, addicted, and veterans in the Springfield area.

• Childhood Adversity: Dennis recounts suffering severe trauma and molestation at age 12 in Arkansas. Overwhelmed by confusion and a town that blamed him, he ran away to live in a hand-dug hole in the woods, marking the true beginning of his emotional homelessness.

• Substance Dependency: To deaden his intense guilt and pain, he began stealing his father's whiskey. This quickly expanded into sniffing glue, using gasoline, popping pills, and ultimately heavy heroin addiction.

• Frozen and Declared Dead: As a teenager, Dennis drank two pints of whiskey on a dare, passed out in a winter ditch, and was pronounced "dead on arrival" at the hospital before miraculously surviving.

• A Miraculous Rescue from Drowning: In 1991, while on a multi-day drinking bender, he fell out of a boat into a freezing lake. Sinking rapidly, he gave up and let the air out of his lungs, only to see a brilliant light and feel physically lifted out of the water and back into the boat by a divine force.

• A Devastating Car Accident: In 1981, while driving down a one-way street the wrong way under the influence, Dennis crashed his motorcycle head-on into a car. His fiancée tragically passed away in his arms.

• A Failed Suicide Attempt: Plagued by internal voices and severe despair, Dennis placed a handgun in his mouth and pulled the trigger, but the weapon completely misfired.

• Armed Robbery & Arson: In a desperate search for drug money, Dennis robbed a convenience store at gunpoint and locked the clerk inside an icebox. Later that day, he burglarized a neighbor's home and poured gasoline throughout the structure to burn away his fingerprints, barely escaping the ensuing blaze alive.

• Prison as a Sanctuary: When a judge sentenced him to 10 years in the Kansas State Penitentiary, Dennis felt an overwhelming sense of relief because he knew it would finally protect him from hurting himself or others.

• An Answered Prayer: By May 2008, Dennis was diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia, clinical depression, and PTSD. Desperate, his mother encouraged him to watch a television broadcast by minister Andrew Wommack.

• Instant Deliverance: During the broadcast, Dennis followed an instruction to pray for his own healing and felt a physical "zap" from the Holy Spirit. He describes being instantly freed from all mental illnesses and drug cravings, prompting him to throw away his medications and completely shift his life's direction.

• Street and Homeless Outreach: Because of his background, Dennis is able to build immediate rapport with local individuals struggling with homelessness and addiction, offering them hope from a place of genuine understanding.

• The Discipleship Campus: His ministry has grown to include a small campus featuring four apartments, a sanctuary, a warehouse, and a woodworking shop. Here, individuals are housed, discipled, taught trade skills, and helped back onto their feet.

• Self-Sufficient Cabins for Veterans: Dennis is actively working on a vision to build affordable, solar-powered, self-sufficient cabins on rural land for homeless veterans. The project aims to provide housing and agricultural opportunities to restore their purpose so they can eventually mentor others.

Early Trauma & The Spiral of AddictionNear-Death Experiences & SurvivalA Week of Crime and ConfinementThe Moment of Radical HealingRedemptive Ministry: "The Least of These"

"Dennis Eversen's Story": 417 Testimonies of Jesus Christ: Featuring Preston & Dennis Eversen a deep-dive conversation between Preston and Bishop Dennis Eversen, focusing on Dennis's personal testimony and the foundational mission of Acts Ministry in Springfield, Missouri.
I. Personal Testimony of Dennis Eversen
The core of the broadcast is Bishop Dennis Eversen’s journey of faith, which he often describes as moving from a traditional religious upbringing to a direct, transformative relationship with God.
Upbringing: Dennis reflects on his roots in a religious Roman Catholic family and the pivotal moment when his parents "surrendered their hearts to the Lord," which set the stage for his own spiritual awakening.
The "Second Birth": He discusses his personal "born again" experience and his initial resistance to entering the ministry—comparing his early reluctance to Moses at the burning bush—before eventually surrendering to his calling.
Trials to Triumphs: The conversation highlights how personal hardships served as the "seed" for his ministry work, emphasizing that everyone's life is a part of "His-Story" (God's story).
II. Spiritual History of Springfield, MO (The "417")
A significant portion of the discussion contextualizes their ministry within the local history of Springfield, Missouri (the 417 area code).
The Dark Easter (1906): Dennis often recounts the tragic 1906 lynchings on the Springfield city square as a "spiritual wound" on the city that requires healing and repentance.
Sister Coram’s Vision (1907): He contrasts that darkness with the vision of Sister Lillie Coram (founder of Central Assembly of God). She described seeing a "crystal fountain of pure water" bubbling up from Springfield to heal the earth, a vision that Dennis and the ministry work to fulfill through community service and unity.
III. Acts Ministry & Community Outreach
The episode details how their faith translates into practical social action.
Marginalized Communities: The ministry focuses on "the least of these," including veterans, the homeless, the underemployed, and individuals with autism.
Practical Solutions: They discuss initiatives like community gardens and housing support, viewing these as "God's work in action" rather than just social services.
Unity in Faith: A major theme is that in Christ, differences in race, language, or background are erased, emphasizing a "Kingdom-minded" approach to local problems.
IV. Key Takeaways for Viewers
Every Story Matters: The "417 Testimonies" series is designed to show that ordinary people in the Springfield area are living out extraordinary spiritual journeys.
The "Dennisiverse": A lighthearted reference to the long-standing collaboration between Dennis Eversen and other leaders (like Dennis Coad) who have been "planting seeds" in the ministry for decades.
Engagement: The hosts encourage viewers to recognize their own lives as testimonies and to find ways to contribute to the "restoration" of their local community.

"Preston Cameron's Story": 417 Testimonies of Jesus Christ] features a deep, hour-long conversation between Preston Cameron and Bishop Dennis Eversen. It serves as the premiere episode for the "417 Testimonies" series, centered on personal stories of faith from the Springfield, Missouri area.

• Primary Theme: Overcoming a life of trauma, drug use, and spiritual darkness through a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ.

• Mission of 417 Testimonies 04:39 Opens in a new window : Preston explains that the name refers to the local area code, but the mission is to share stories of revival starting in the heart of the U.S. to impact the whole nation.

• Early Life & Lack of Foundation 06:17 Opens in a new window : Preston describes growing up in a broken home with parents who divorced when he was five months old. He mentions that while he "heard" of God, he didn't "know" Him, leading to a rocky emotional foundation.

• Childhood Trauma 07:01 Opens in a new window : He shares a difficult part of his history, involving abuse at age 11 by a family friend, which led to deep-seated anger, resentment, and reclusiveness.

• The Downward Spiral 15:53 Opens in a new window : As a teenager, Preston fell into a lifestyle of rebellion, including substance abuse (marijuana, acid, shrooms) and unhealthy relationships, which peaked during the 2020 pandemic.

• The Turning Point 24:15 Opens in a new window : In a moment of despair while sitting in his car, his radio station changed on its own to a Christian station playing Romans 5:8: "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

• Miraculous Intervention 27:05 Opens in a new window : After a near-arrest at a park, Preston felt the grace of God when the officer let them go with only a trespassing ticket despite having illegal substances and a weapon in the car.

• The "Born Again" Experience 28:53 Opens in a new window : That same night, Preston knelt by a bed and prayed a simple, honest prayer of confession. He describes feeling a "fire" in his heart and a profound realization that God is real and loves him.

• Spiritual Warfare 30:13 Opens in a new window : Following his conversion, Preston lost most of his friends—some of whom practiced witchcraft. He describes experiencing physical demonic manifestations 40:37 Opens in a new window and the power of the name of Jesus in ending those encounters.

• Finding Community 33:54 Opens in a new window : After a period of homelessness and family conflict, Preston found a church body that focused on discipleship and deliverance.

• Life Today 44:29 Opens in a new window : Three years later, Preston is married, has a stable job, and lives in a supportive Christian household with mentors Gavin and Jordan Ellis.

The video concludes with a message of hope: God is not out to get you; He is out to love and accept you. Preston closes with a prayer for viewers who may be feeling broken or directionless 56:48 Opens in a new window .

Video OverviewPreston’s Personal JourneySpiritual Growth & DeliveranceClosing Message 55:14 Opens in a new window

A Treasured Memory Of Evangel University By Bishop Dennis EversenA personal anecdotes and theological reflections while driving past Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri.

• Treasured Memories: Dennis recounts a time when he lived in a converted school bus with his sister and brother-in-law, traveling to flea markets. He shares a story about hitchhiking to Evangel University, borrowing a friend's car to visit a girlfriend in Oregon, and working as a tree cutter in the mountains 00:18 Opens in a new window .

• Augustine the Dog: He mentions his intelligent German Shepherd, Augustine, whom he found at an abandoned flea market in St. Augustine, Florida. He describes sleeping in his car with her at the Evangel campus 01:49 Opens in a new window .

• Theology of Being "Chosen": Drawing from Romans 9, Dennis explores the concept of "vessels of mercy" versus "vessels of wrath." He discusses the sovereignty of God in choosing individuals like Moses and Pharaoh, emphasizing that mercy is a gift meant to flow through the chosen to others 04:26 Opens in a new window .

• Community and Support: He stresses the importance of the "five-fold ministry" (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers) and how believers should carry their own burdens while assisting others during seasons of hardship 08:22 Opens in a new window .

The video ends with a folk-style song that weaves together the themes of his story—the school bus, hitchhiking, the mountains of Oregon, and the spiritual "winding road" of being a vessel of mercy 16:08 Opens in a new window .

How I Started Using Caste Tapes A Treasured Memory By Bishop Dennis EversenBishop Dennis Eversen sharing a personal story about his early experiences with recording technology and how it became a foundational part of his life and ministry.Key Highlights from the MemoryThe Wisconsin Discovery: Bishop Eversen recounts a specific childhood memory of visiting his grandparents in Wisconsin. While exploring, he discovered a loose cassette tape recorder that belonged to his grandfather.A Lifelong Hobby: This discovery sparked a deep interest in audio recording. As a young boy, he began using the device to record television shows, music from the radio, and even created his own "fake" radio broadcasts.The Spiritual Transition: What began as a childhood fascination eventually took on a spiritual dimension. He later utilized this skill to record prophetic messages and spiritual teachings, realizing that God had used a simple childhood hobby to prepare him for his future role in ministry.The Concept of "Treasured Memories": He reflects on how seemingly insignificant moments—like finding an old tape recorder—are often "treasured memories" orchestrated by God to shape a person's calling.This story serves as a companion to his broader testimony, illustrating how his personal history with AMG Broadcasting (Acts Media Group) was literally being "recorded" long before the ministry officially began.Source Video: How I Started Using Caste Tapes A Treasured Memory By Bishop Dennis Eversen

417 Testimonies An Introduction With Preston & Dennis . We were testing equipment and decided to record a show. Apologies that the audio is a bit rough—we are working on it! This is the inaugural episode for a series focused on sharing personal stories of faith from the Ozark region.Hosts and PurposeThe show is hosted by Preston and Dennis. Their goal is to provide a platform for "ordinary people that know an extraordinary God" to share how their lives have been transformed. They specifically highlight their desire for Missouri and the Ozark region to be an anchor for displaying hope and the gospel.Key Discussion ThemesRelationship vs. Religion: A central theme is the distinction between having a personal relationship with Jesus and the "misrepresentation" often found in organized religion.The Concept of "Pruning": Dennis explains how God "prunes" individuals to promote growth, much like an organic gardener, noting that while the process can be uncomfortable, it leads to greater fruitfulness.Spiritual Peace: They discuss the importance of "striving to enter into God's rest," which they define as resting in the finished work of Christ rather than relying on one's own efforts.The "Waterproof Bible" StoryPreston recounts their first meeting at a swimming pool, where he was fascinated to see Dennis reading a book submerged in the water. It turned out to be a waterproof Bible with plastic pages, which served as a conversation starter and led to their partnership on this project.Final MessageThe episode concludes with a prayer for viewers, emphasizing identity in faith and the hope of spiritual inheritance. The hosts invite others to eventually share their own testimonies on future episodes of the program.