The following are excerpts of letters of recommendation from various pastors we have served with since beginning Heart Lifting Ministries in 2002:
Dr. John Vaughn
Written when the senior pastor at Faith Baptist Church of Taylors, SC:
When Evangelist Doug Lowery was at our church his practical preaching and Christ-honoring music were great. His many years of pastoral experience give him a good understanding of the needs of local churches. The Lowerys have a sweet spirit and a burden for souls. They will be a blessing and help to your ministry.
Dr. John Vaughn President, Fundamental Baptist Fellowship International
Pastor David Stertzbach
Dear Friends in the Ministry:
I want to recommend Evangelist Doug Lowery and his precious wife, Donna, to you. I have known Doug from my earliest days at college and I have full confidence that he will be enjoyed by your people.
Do you know how that some flaming evangelists come to your church and it takes six months to recuperate from all the fallout? That will not happen with Heart Lifting Ministries. (The name says it all.)
They have a good musical ministry that will bless your people. If you have any questions about Doug and Donna, feel free to contact me, but this is a team that will help your ministry & build your church.
Pastor David Stertzbach Bethel Baptist Church Tucson, AZ 520-722-0818
Pastor Jim Efaw
Dear Pastor:
I am writing to recommend the ministry of a friend of many years. His name is Doug Lowery and he is involved in a ministry called Heart Lifting Ministries. Doug has been faithful through the years, starting a church in New York City and pastoring in other church-related ministries.
Currently he is in an itinerate ministry of preaching and singing. His music is God-honoring and uplifting to God’s people. I am sure he would be happy to send you a CD so you can judge for yourself. God has burdened Doug’s heart with encouraging pastors, challenging Christians, and being a real help to local churches. He is available for a week of meetings, retreats, men’s meetings, one-night sacred music programs—any number of combinations that would fit your need and schedule.
I know that if you choose to use them in your church, both Doug and his wife will be a blessing to you. If you have any further questions, feel free to call me here at Beth Eden Baptist Church.
Pastor Jim Efaw Beth Eden Baptist Church Wheat Ridge, CO 303-238-7711
Pastor Wayne Golson
Written when the senior pastor at Community Baptist Church in Brandenton, FL: Dear Brother in Christ,
I know you are careful to check out any evangelist ahead of time before you allow him to stand in your pulpit and minister the Word of God to your people. I certainly am. And I trust the recommendations of men in the ministry whom I trust.
Many pastors have a regular rotation of evangelists they bring in year after year because of those evangelists' proven track record. Let me urge you to include Doug Lowery in your rotation! This couple is a talented team in their music arrangements and presentations. Doug is an outstanding guitarist and composer and has written a number of lovely, biblically-based songs he uses in his meetings. They sing together so well that you'll be glad you had them if for no other reason.
Doug's messages are well-researched and delivered with earnestness in a timely manner. These are sound and separated servants of God who will love your people and support you as the pastor of the flock. I pray you'll consider contacting Doug for a future meeting.
Pastor Wayne Golson Gospel Fellowship Association, Interim Pastor 941-713-1752
Pastor Tony Garren
Dear Friends in the Ministry:
In this changing world of ministry it is getting harder and harder to find a fundamental, Bible preaching evangelist with the godly music standards that will encourage and strengthen our people. It has been a great thrill for our church to have Heart Lifting Ministries participate with us in evangelizing and encourging people in our church and community. The loving, caring, uplifting ministry of Doug and Donna Lowery has been a great profit to our people. I would encourage you to have them in your church.
Pastor Tony Garren Fayette Bible Church Washington Court House, OH 740-335-7495
Pastor Carlos Galvan
Dear Co-Laborer:
Someone you can count on and trust—that is what comes to mind when I think of Brother Doug Lowery. I have known Doug for nearly 25 years and he has consistently stood strong for the Lord. A growing number of preachers and ministries either surprise or dismay us with concessions to the world. In the midst of these times, Doug has remained faithful to the Lord.
Doug continues to faithfully preach the Word. His music, particularly the songs that he has composed, blesses me over and over. His wife, Donna, is an exemplary helpmeet and contributes much to the music ministry also. He can help you in many different areas. If you can have the Lowerys in your church for a meeting, I am sure that your people will be blessed.
Pastor Carlos Galvan Bible Baptist Church Beaver Dam, WI 920-887-1525