“Earl and Kimberly did an amazing job at our Upward Basketball Awards Ceremony. Out of the 7 years we have done Upward, they are one of our top performers. Their message was very relevant to our crowd of over 800 people attending. Out of the 24 that came to know Christ that night, one of them was a 16 year old boy that I coached this year.” 

Michael Bates – Trinity Baptist Church – Jonesborough, TN

We booked Earl and Kimberly on a recent Premier Christian Cruise.  What a delight they were!  The kids loved them and the parents were entertained as well.  I recommend every church or organization to take a serious look at Vertical Kids Ministry.  With their unique ministry, they are going to be in huge demand for the future.

Roy Morgan – Vice President of Premier Group

You guys did a great job. I got a lot of positive feedback from my employees. The show was very entertaining and kept my staff involved. Thanks for a great and memorable company Christmas party.

Dianne M. Monforte
Black Box Network Services

Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did at our church. The children loved it!! I even got positive feedback from our youth, who are not the easiest to please!! We had 44 kids come up at altar call. I would love to see your show again!

Amy Whitacre, Children’s Coordinator
Timberlake United Methodist Church
Lynchburg, VA

“My 8 year-old grandson came to know the Lord last night. He was so excited that he went home and told his uncle that he got saved. Thank you for what you are doing.”

Grandmother in Berlin, Ohio

I was amazed at the reaction from my youth group. They really got into the fun, excitement and magic show. The whole show was entertaining and challenging to my teens. We had 9 teens receive Christ the night you were here. Now, that is what it’s all about. Thanks for presenting your ministry to our youth group.

Michael Coleman - Minister to Students

Ocean View Baptist Church – Myrtle Beach, S.C.

I would highly recommend Rev. Earl and Kimberly Long for any evangelistic endeavor involving children. I very much appreciated working with the Longs. They have a very well prepared and executed ministry for children. It contains a variety of visual stimulants to keep the children focused and attentive. They present the message of salvation in a way that is clear to children without going into too much detail that would overwhelm their young minds. They worked with our children from kindergarten through 5th grade. I felt that because of their presentation, the gospel message was made clearer to children who might not have understood it until the time that they presented it.

These two fine people have the ability through God to lead many children to Christ and it was my privilege to experience their mission work.

Nancy Mishler,
Children’s Ministry Chair of Wingfield Crusade
Johnstown, PA

"Earl and Kimberly Long did an outstanding job weaving Scripture, the gospel message and the use of their music and puppets throughout their presentations for our children’s camp this past June. I highly recommend their ministry to anyone seeking a great camp ministry to children. They desire to serve and reach young people for Jesus Christ. The ten children I brought from my own church really enjoyed their ministry and took home a clear presentation of the Bible saving message of Jesus Christ. They were well rounded and had much variety on a level kids could understand."

Rev. Jerry Ernst - Kidz Kamp Director
West Virginia/Shenandoah District of The Wesleyan Church

"I don't know what you said last night but all three of our kids came forward to receive Christ. Our two boys really needed it. Our daughter has been reading her Bible all day today. She has read through six chapters already. Thank you Pastor Earl for encouraging her. Keep up what you are doing. It is making a difference in our kids’ lives."

Mom in Flint, MI

“I loved coming out each night to help with the Crusade. Every night it felt like I was coming to a children’s worker conference. I got great ideas each time to use in our children’s program at our church”

Children’s Pastor – Central Christian Church - Bristol, TN

Recently our congregation had a youth outreach event for our community that we called “Kid’s Day”. We invited Earl and Kimberly to come and be a part of our event. Earl and his wife put on a fun, interactive, Christ centered learning experience through magic, comedy, puppets and music that the kid’s are still talking about. They ministered to our few kids with the love and enthusiasm of ministering to a thousand of their own. I highly endorse their ministry because I have seen their hearts. I assure you that your children will enjoy and remember what they learn through Vertical Kids Ministry.

Jamey Roberts – Youth Pastor
Way of the Cross Church in Gray, TN

The following is from a mom of one of the kids that came forward to receive Christ.
Jeremy was one of 37 kids who asked Jesus to be their savior that week.

Dear Earl and Kimberly,

I want to tell you how much I appreciate you and the work you are doing for the Lord. You have done a wonderful job this week teaching the children about Jesus and His plan of salvation. 

One of those lives that was touched is our nine year old son, Jeremy!!! One of my prayers in remembering the Kid’s Crusade was that Jeremy’s heart would be touched and that he would know Jesus in a personal and special way. Praise God that has happened through your ministry! 

Thursday evening Jeremy was telling me he learned about Adam and Eve and sin the night before at the Crusade. He also went on to say that we sin and that we need to ask Jesus into our hearts. He was very excited about the idea that God writes our name in a book in Heaven when we come to Him and pray. He wondered if he had ever done that before. I told him no and he said he wanted to go up front and do that the next night. He wanted to pray that prayer with you. On the way home that evening he made the comment that he felt so happy inside because he had given his heart to Jesus! What a joy for us as parents to know he has taken that step in his life! 

Thank you again for allowing the Lord to use you in this way. You have planted many seeds and touched many lives this week.

Love and prayers – Julia, Friendsville Maryland

Thank you for a wonderful 3-day J.A.M. FEST! We had a total of 698 in attendance during the 3 days and 48 children asking Jesus into their heart for the very first time. WOW! That is a success! You both did an awesome job of getting the children's attention thru illusions and games and then bringing them the Word of God. Thank you Earl and Kimberly for using your talents for the Lord. Your love for God and children shines through your ministry. I highly recommend Vertical Kids Ministry!

Deborah Jones (Children's Director, River of Light, Warner Robins, GA)

You guys are great. Our VBS went so well this year that I told our children’s director to book you now for next year.

Pastor at Kedron Baptist Church – Gladys, VA

On behalf of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, I would like to thank Earl and Kimberly for their direct faith in God. Earl and Kimberly came to Reynolds Memorial on a Sunday night that was difficult for them. They were both sick and probably didn’t feel like being there. They kept to their word, came to the church and lead a wonderful youth and children’s service. That night, we as a church had 3 responses from students that were recommitting their lives to God.

Their message was very creative in the fact that they used scripture to center around their total act for the evening. I know personally that Earl and Kimberly live by faith and long to see the passion that is from Christ spread through out the Tri Cities.

It was an honor to have Earl & Kimberly Long to minister at Reynolds Memorial.

In Him,

Matt Cumbow - Minister of Children & Youth
Reynolds Memorial UMC -  Bristol, VA

Thank you for your excellent show and willing spirit. Our kids and families loved your style and tricks. The gospel was presented very clearly and next time we meet together, I’ll be ready to do more ministry with the kids and adults. God was working! 

My son said to me the next day how much he liked the show. His praise meant a lot to me, and I hope to you, too. For an eight-year-old boy to love the tricks and your message and want to see you again is invaluable. 

Tom Bier  - Pastor

The Journey Church – Johnson City, TN

I received your DVD promo from a friend who got it from another friend. I fell in love with your ministry by watching you. I am so glad our church got you in for our Easter Egg Hunt outreach.

June Gouch
Marvin's Chapel UMC – Sulpher Springs, TN

Thank you so much for your gift of time with the only program of its kind in our community and in the communities around us. Your relationship with Straight Street draws teenagers into an environment that is healthy, safe, loving and wholesome for all who choose to enter the center. In giving to them this may be the only experience that might lead them into a relationship with Jesus Christ. We are truly grateful that God has blessed us with such a "gift" like you. We are ever thankful for your commitment as you serve the Lord here at Straight Street Laurens Inc.

Sincerely, In His Service

Wayne French
Director of Straight Street Teen Center - Laurens, SC

All of the kids at the birthday party were real hyper and non-stop, however you grabbed their attention and they sat intrigued through the whole show. That amazed me.

Angie Kirby

The kids all loved you at the birthday party. You did a great job. My five year old woke up in the middle of the night laughing and said he had dreamed about something funny you did in your act.

God Bless!

Jennifer Patterson

I am writing to thank you for your willingness to come to our bookstore to assist with our Kids Day Celebration a few weeks ago. I know that we did not give you much notice, but you were more than willing to fit us into your schedule and then drive four hours to help us have a successful event.

I am not a very creative person so I seek out those who have the talent and resources that I lack, that together we can answer the call to reach the lost for Christ as well as encourage the saints as they attempt to fulfill their call from God. It is good to know that one of the resources that I have to call on is Vertical Kids Ministry, especially when the need is to entertain and challenge children. I know that this is where your heart is and it shows in your ministry to children of all ages.

The thing that I appreciate is that you come prepared, with everything you need, and I can just turn the kid’s ministry over to you and walk away knowing it will be done the right way. You know how to catch the children’s attention, entertain them for a while and then present the Gospel to them in a way that they understand.

Another benefit to having the two of you come is that you provide a variety of ministry including Puppets, Christian Magic and Illusions, and Balloon Sculptures. The way you get the children in the audience involved helps to keep their attention while reaching a wide range of ages. 

I certainly intend to call on you in the future and would recommend your ministry to others. May God continue to bless you as you follow after Him with all you heart!

Sincerely,

Jim Whitaker
President
New Life Christian Stores
Lynchburg, Virginia

Hi, I was at Mountain View Baptist church last night and saw you perform. I wanted to say thank you for the joy you put in my little girl's heart. All she did was talk about what a great time she had. Best of all she was one of the little ones who got saved last night. I am very thankful of you for showing and teaching her about Jesus. She is very proud to have been saved. She is 5 years old. Again I just wanted to say thank you for showing her the way to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thank you,

Jerry Clemons, Tina Lowe

I had a great time during Family Camp at Table Rock Wesleyan Camp! My grandsons couldn't stop talking about all the things they learned. Both of them have been practicing their magic tricks. Most of all, Earl I appreciate the lessons that you brought each night on how to become a Christian and live the Christian life. You inspired me and my grandchildren and you are now on my prayer list. Keep growing in Christ and doing his work.

Rita Belcher

The VKM program was a WONDERFUL addition to our 100 Year Homecoming Celebration! I enjoyed watching the kids faces light up with amazement with each presentation. Thank you for allowing so many kids to be involved in your show. My heart was so full as little Isaac Cook came to know the Lord on this special day. It is with confidence that I recommend your program to the young and “young at heart” like myself. The smile on my face was only a reflection of the many smiles on the children’s faces. I was so pleased how you keep their attention for the entire show. How amazing! Any group small or large would benefit from your ministry. May the Lord bless you and continue to allow you to spread the gospel through such unique ways.

Joy L. Bryant
Southern Wesleyan University
Executive Director Alumni and Constituent Relations

I want to thank you so much for the way you minister to not only the children but also to the adult volunteers. I really enjoyed every evening when you had fun with the children. Most of all I liked the way you brought the plan of salvation to them in a plain and simple way. May the Lord really bless you both. You two did a wonderful job. 

Dorothy Yoder – Volunteer at The Wisp Crusade - Mc Henry, MD