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"Reggie Coates is one of the finest worship leaders in the United States.  He has the incredible ability to lead people toward a loving relationship with God through a humble and beautiful style of leadership.  Whether it is a concert, worship leading or training workshops, Reggie will surpass your expectations.  He is truly a most talented servant of God."
Jim Burns,
President of Youth Builders (formerly National Institute of Youth Ministry)

"Reggie Coates provides an atmosphere for young and old guitarists to be around other musicians, receive encouragement to be the best they can be, and experience their potential as musicians.  He encourages an atmosphere of anticipation and fun while each guitar player senses his significance as a musician."
Phil Keaggy,
Concert and Recording Artist

"It is obvious that Reggie has a genuine 'gift' from the Lord, and I heartily recommend Reggie to any church who is looking for a Christ honoring concert."
Richard Jenkins,
President of K-LOVE Radio

"Reggie's style of ministry is as energetic and powerful as it is versatile and unique.  His love for Christ is revealed in his servanthood toward others.  Whether in a concert hall, college chapel, church service or Mexican prison, Christ shines through in a relevant way."
Carolyn Koons,
Director of Institute of Outreach Ministries,
Azusa Pacific University

"I have rarely come across anyone as gifted and talented as Reggie.  He is talented beyond most and uses his talent in music, writing, singing and teaching humbly to the glory of God.  I have seen Reggie work with small groups and large and no matter what the number, there is always a great response from the crowd.  Every age group seems to fall in love with Reggie's style and ministry.  He is likable, compassionate, committed and a man of Biblical convictions.  He is outstanding in his field as one who can rightly divide the Word as well as owning the unique talent of communicating biblical truth through song.  I highly recommend him."
Dr. Larry A. Vold,
Senior Pastor, Neighborhood Church,
Castro Valley, CA

"I have been involved with Reggie in ministry and in friendship over a period of the last 18 years.  Reggie has served as guest musician in settings where I have been the guest speaker.  I have also engaged Reggie's musical ministry for worship leadership and for performance of his songs on over a dozen different occasions in recent years.  Reggie has a genuine heart of love for the Lord and for God's people.  As people meet him they are impressed with how down-to-earth and real he is.  I believe it is this quality that has been the key to Reggie's success through music ministry -- endearing him and his songs to so many.  As an amateur song leader and guitarist, I and hundreds like myself look to Reggie as a musical mentor. His technical guitar ability is the best of anyone I know in the context of worship leading and worship music. His familiarity with worship music for youth and adults is incredible. His ability to gently draw an audience into participation and a spirit of praise is excellent.  Reggie's song writing ability is well chronicled in his recorded music, however, there is a tremendous blessing for an audience of all ages to hear Reggie in concert.  Combining powerful instrumental work on the guitar, lyrics that are Biblical and insightful, and a spirit of humility and submission to Christ makes Reggie's concerts a time of joy and encouragement.  As I have followed Reggie's life over these years I am proud to give witness to his integrity of character: faithful in marriage to his wife, Sherri; a committed father; submissive and accountable to discipleship and Godly counsel.  I hope my comments will assist you in strategically building Reggie's unique gifts into your ministry."
Carlo Walth,
Youth Pastor, Sunrise Community Church,
Fair Oaks, CA

"Reggie's ministry, through his God given and developed talent, has touched and will touch many lives for Christ.  As a wonderful role model, his personable genuineness and enthusiasm reminds us of the potential joy and praise in a society so full of pain and despair."
Ronald W. Wiebe,
Clinical Social Worker/Marriage,
Family and Child Counselor

"I would like to recommend my friend Reggie Coates.  He's a nationally respected worship leader with excellent communication skills and genuine instrumental proficiency.  His years of experience as an instructor, coupled with a heart of integrity for the service of God, provide a unique blessing everywhere he goes."
Jay Leach,
Concert and Recording Artist

"Reggie connects with the hearts of his audiences to link them in worship and praise to the Living God in a marvelous way."

Dr. Ridge Burns,
Executive Director,
Forest Home Christian Conference Center, CA

"Reggie is one of the most sincere, caring and honest people I have ever met.  He is warm and has a minister's heart both on and off stage.  He is an incredible musician, guitarist, and songwriter.  When he leads others in worship or ministers to a crowd through song, God's Spirit speaks through him.  And he can reach the high school student as well as the mature adult.  Everyone responds well to his music and personality."
Robin Spurlock,
Former Director of Ponderosa Lodge,
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, CA

"When I listen to the music of Reggie, I sense fully that Jesus is alive!  His music is creative, loving, inspiring for the soul yet leaving me with a challenge to invite Jesus to express Himself and His love through me in all my daily relationships and circumstances."
Ron R. Ritchie,
Pastor & National Speaker

"Reggie's energy and heart for God has inspired our campers many times over through song and praise at God's incredible lovingkindness and power.  A surrendered heart guides Reggie's skill, creativity, and knowledge of God's Word to lead people into worship with both mind and heart.  I am refreshed and energized in worship of God with Reggie's guidance."
Ron Taylor,
Redwood Camp Director,
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, CA

"Reggie Coates is gifted in leading a group into worship.  His musical artistry amplifies the worship experience and never distracts from it."
Roger E. Williams,
Executive Director,
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, CA

"Reggie Coates has a true gift for leading people in worship.  His joy and excitement about the Lord are infectious.  Each time he has led us in worship, his music has ministered to adults and children alike.  His message is sincere, entertaining, and his testimonies point us to the One behind each song.  Our students look forward with anticipation to his concerts each year."
Rick Oliver, Ph. D.,
Outdoor Science School Director,
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, CA

"Dear Reggie Coates, I thought I would share the exciting news with you , after your concert in Glennallen, Alaska, on Friday Feb. 23, my friend accepted the Lord. She was deeply touched by the music and testimony and said she was searching for something real. She asked Christ into her heart ,and then asked, 'Where can I get a Bible?' I took her today and bought a Bible!! We are rejoicing. Thank you for your obedience in coming. Your sister in Christ, Luann Mullen."
Luann Mullen,
Glennallen, Alaska

"I want to thank you for making the quick trip to Alaska this past weekend! My daughter and I attended the concert and the workshop, and both were encouraging. She came home and immediately sat down with her guitar and your new book of the 52 songs. What a great resource, along with the CD - I'm sure we will learn many new songs from this combo. God has given you a special gift in your music, so keep on glorifying Him with it! May God bless your family for sharing you with the Copper River Valley this past weekend. . ."
Ramona (and Karen) Henspeter,
Alaska

"Hello Reggie Coates! My name is Jared Kirkwood. I am 18 years old and recently went to a youth retreat where you played the worship section of it. It was at Thousand Pines on the weekend of January 12-15th. I just wanted to say that your music was awesome! I am in a band myself and thanks to your music and a little prayer my band decided to become a Christian band. We are a bit of a faster, younger sound, but you get the point. Over that weekend I recommitted myself to Jesus Christ and two other band members accepted Jesus into their hearts for the first time. We honestly couldn't have done it without you. I have to say that Ain't Nobody is our churches favorite. In fact, with your permission I would greatly appreciate it if you would allow us to do a rendition of it to play at our worship. I know that our pastors and ministry would go crazy. Please get back to me whenever possible. Thanks sooo much and God bless you."
Jared Kirkwood,
California

"Reggie, I received the Heartfelt Praise CD this week. Wow! It is truly phenomenal and a blessing. My initial impetus in tracking you down on the web and then purchasing this CD was my fond memories of you and Ain't Nobody back from my Los Gatos Christian Church College group days when you were leading worship there. I wanted to introduce that song to some of the folks at my church here in Ohio. Since receiving the CD earlier this week I've been listening to it non-stop, and will be playing He is Ever Over Me to close a message I am giving to our College group this evening. It fits in perfectly (I'm teaching on Ps. 121). So the wonderful ministry you had in my life over a decade ago (!), and 2,500 miles away continues even today. Praise God! Thank you. With my next paycheck I am planning on ordering the accompanying music/devotional book."
Jeffrey Cope,
Ohio

"Reggie Coates was my mentor for the Worship and Worship Renewal class through Fuller Theological Seminary. We met with Reggie in a variety of settings, including watching him lead worship at a Mount Hermon retreat, sitting in his class on worship at San Jose Christian College, and a number of discussion meetings. I cannot imagine a better balance of activities than what Reggie arranged. I would have liked to see him leading worship more times though. The group became fairly intimate. It was surprising what topics in people's lives came into the discussion. This was a really good experience for me, and I am very thankful that Reggie was willing to give up so much time for our sakes."
Michael Eldridge,
San Jose, CA

"Hey Reggie, glad I found a link to you! I was at the guitarist conference in Castro valley last January. WOW! I'm just now coming down off of the high if you know what I mean. It was and is still difficult to get past the awesome gift that Phil Keaggy has been given. I certainly have been inspired. His music took me way back to when I first believed. There were tears welling up during the concert. I often took for granted my ministry as a church guitarist...So as a result of the conference I'd say that I have been refreshed and strengthened. I have even begun to try to improve my playing. I want to play skillfully, unto the Lord, right? So I went so far as to buy a Boomerang. What a great tool for practice. I have even worshipped alone while practicing, moved even to tears. What is Happening? You know, I have played the same chord progressions for years, but now I realize that the guitar also functions when one utilizes that part of the neck where it attaches to the body! I always wondered why they put frets down there. They seemed so far away before. Well thanks for putting this together for everyone. Well I gotta go get ready for church, so God Bless you."
George Murillo,
Conference Attendee,
California

"Hi Reggie, my name is Trista Mahan.  I went to Mt. Gilead from July 9 through 15, 2000, and I wanted to let you know that I loved having you at camp to lead us in worship.  It was such a great time, and my fire for God will never fade away.  Thank you very much, and God bless you!!!!"
Trista Mahan,
High School Camper,
Santa Rosa, CA

"Dear Reggie, I am writing to you because I have heard your name dozens of times since last Sunday. My husband, Jim Smith, and my son, Scott Smith, attended camp Sugarpine's Father and Son Retreat last weekend. Scott is 6 years old and will be 7 in a few weeks. He was truly moved by your ministry and has not stopped talking about you! He really liked the song "Ain't Nobody". He continues to sing it all around the house. He and his sister are starting guitar lessons this week! Though, it was set in motion before his weekend with you. His incentive to work hard is to be a Christian musician when he grows up. Scott is a great kid with a heart for the Lord. He loves music, soccer, and rollercoasters! He just wanted to let you know that you were great this past weekend and he truly enjoyed listening to you. May the Lord continue to richly bless your ministry as you have blessed others! Thanks for your love of music and children."
Amy Smith,
Mother of Camper,
California

I received the following email which was so uplifting. I became a Christian while in Jr. High and spent my high school and college years telling my peers about the wonderful love of God. You rarely hear how the Spirit uses you to further His Kingdom. However, this woman was a friend in High School who didn't know Christ at that time, but 20 years later she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior! What an awesome God! - Reggie

"I hope you are pleasantly surprised to hear from one of your Canta Nova classmates. My friend, Lori, and her husband, Jeff, are on your e-mail list and she forwarded to me a newsletter which included your e-mail address. This morning I was discussing with Lori a question in our Bible Study which was, "who was the first person in your life in whom you saw Christ?". After reviewing my life memories backward and forward, the memories stopped with you, Reggie Coates.

Having lived the last ten years in a growing relationship with our Lord, I know it can be frustrating to see friends and family turn their backs on His love and grace. We always hope that the seed that was planted will someday be nourished. So, the reason I am writing this note, Reggie, is just to let you know that I never forgot the knowledge of God that you passed on to me and I seemingly rejected. Your friendship and example, and that of several others, resulted in my giving my life to Christ in March of 1993. Practically twenty years later! Rebecca"