Tara Robertson - Saved at School Rally, Groves, Texas, 1982

I met you, David, in the Spring of 1982.  You came to my middle school in Groves, Texas. We had an assembly, during school, where you told us about the meeting you were going to have that night at another school that just happened to be one street over from where I lived at the time.  I lived with my grandparents at the time.  My grandparents said that I could walk over and see what it was about.  I was nervous about going in the building.  I did not realize it at the time, but God was there with me every step of the way.  I sat on the right side of the auditorium about six rows back and in about four people.  I was extremely interested in everything you and to say or sing about that night.  One thing I remember you saying was that God is always with us even when our earthly father is not.  I accepted Jesus as my Savior that night.  When I got up to go to the front, made my "step of faith", I remember I felt as though I "floated" to the front.  It ended after dark.  My grandmother was outside to pick me up when it was over.  There is so much more that I would like to say...most of all I wanted to tell you, "thank you" for allowing God to use you. Without you, who knows where or what I would be doing today. God is my rock and will continue to be.  My husband, my daughters, and my son are all Christians.  My husband and girls are baptized; and my son is going to be baptized soon. 

Dear David,

When I was a sophomore or junior in high school between 1981 and 1982 you presented the Gospel message to me and my fellow students at Jacksonville High School in Texas. I didn't walk the aisle that day, but I prayed to receive Christ in my heart.  I never forgot your name and after 30 years I looked your name up on the internet, today.  I never took the opportunity to say thank you, so ‘thank you.’  It changed my life and the lives of my family that were far from God at the time.

I've been involved in church ever since and now attend [church] in Oviedo, Florida, where I live with my wife and two kids. Thank you for having the courage and commitment to walk onto campuses throughout America and abroad.  Every time I give my testimony I proudly talk about how God brought this man named David Stockwell to my public school, of all places, and how he lead me to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.  God is doing much in my life and I believe I'm on the threshold of serving him in an even greater capacity. God bless you, your family and your ministry.

Love ya, brother,
Greg

Dear Mr. Stockwell,  

I never hear or read Philippians 1:3 that I don’t think of you and what your ministry has meant to me.  I was an 8-year old little girl when you came to our town in 1972 for a city-wide revival in our high school auditorium.  

I was one of a great many that accepted Christ at that revival, but I waited until the last night.  I remember being so scared to stand when you asked us to do so, but was so much more terrified of dying without Christ in my heart.  My pastor was waiting for me in the classroom (Algebra when I was in High School) to which I was assigned.  He told me to shake his hand and then to try to let go.  He didn’t let go.  He told me that’s what it’s like with Jesus as my Savior---He’ll never let me go, even if I try to let go of Him.  And He hasn’t.  And I’ve never been without hope, no matter what circumstances surround me.  

I know you’ve heard thousands of stories like mine, but I wanted to send you a thank you when I found your website.  Thank you for hearing the call and being obedient.  Thank you for spreading the Gospel throughout the earth.  And most of all, thank you for coming to a little-bitty place like Leonard, Texas and showing a little 8-year old girl The Way to heaven.  

Please know that you can count on my support through prayer always, and through financial means when possible.

Your Sister in Him,

Cindi Kent

Dear David,

I have been meaning to contact you for years.  You came to Haughton High School in Haughton, LA in 1975 when I was in the 10th grade; you spoke at an assembly during the day and invited us back that night….in my high school gym.  I gave my heart to Jesus because of you and your ministry.  I have never forgotten that night.  When I went home, I shared your message with my mother and younger brother and they both got saved and the following Sunday we were all baptized in church.  I am 47 years old now, married with kids and grandchildren.  My husband and I serve as an elder couple in our church, Church at Red River, and have been involved in marriage ministry for years.  And it all started with you coming to my high school… thank you for obeying God and being bold enough to minister to our campus. 

God bless you abundantly,
Debbie Ball

Blessings!  My name is Lynn Hokanson and I accepted Christ at one of your revivals in 1971.  I had the huge blessing of seeing you both in December of 2006 at [a Christmas celebration.]  I pray that you have both been healthy and blessed in the year since then!  God has given me the opportunity to serve on the advisory board of a ministry in Victoria, Texas…I look forward to hearing from you and to get together with you both someday soon!” 

In His arms, 
Lynn Hokanson 

David Stockwell! You preached a youth revival at Alief Baptist Church in Houston August 1971.  I accepted Christ that Sunday morning!  I have never forgotten you or your message. My husband of 38 years is a minister and we [go on missions in] Romania...Thank you for your obedience to God's calling. Your message that day changed the path my life would have followed -- alcoholism, abuse, and bitterness. I think of you often and pray for your ministry!

Bruce Ammons, Renewed Commitment at City-Wide Revival, Spearman, Texas, 1972