What Churches are saying about Covenant Players...
Wow! Talk about bringing Scripture to life! …You know, Chuck [Tanner] really is an amazing writer, because his work is timeless.”
Christian Church - Westminster, CO
I first saw CP in Germany in the ‘70’s. My dad was stationed there, and I was about 15 – this one play stood out in my mind: ‘All dressed up and no place to go!’ I’ve never forgotten it, because some of the soldiers had been heckling the Players a bit and that one shut them up!”
Evangelical Covenant Church - Riverside, RI
What a blessing! I want you to do those two plays in the service tomorrow… they [the plays] spoke to my life – and I’m the pastor!”
Non-Denominational Church - Gretna, LA
You made my heart go out to you in that second play [THE SEARCH]. I wanted to yell at him for not helping you, but then I thought to myself – what would I have done if you had sat next to me like that? I’m ashamed to say I probably would have done the same thing he did. I guess we all like to think sometimes that we are the epitome of Christianity, that nothing would phase us. We can go out and take on the world for Jesus. Then reality sets in and we get scared and come to know what humanity at its worst is like, and it’s all because we don’t trust the Lord to give us what we need in that moment. You really made me think. And it fit perfectly with Pastor’s sermon as well. God ordained, that’s what it was.”
Baptist Church - Amarillo, TX
You know, whenever I am struggling with the challenges of ministry or with something that I want and I can’t have at the moment, I remind myself of my dear friends the Covenant Players – and how they have said goodbye to the things I take for granted in order to serve the Lord without distraction or division – with their whole heart. It always humbles me and makes me gain a little perspective about the realities of my struggles.”
Missionary Church - Middleburg Heights, OH
Every time you come you leave us with just a bit more. And if one person hears what they need to hear, well, we can build on that.”
Baptist Church - Lusk, WY
Thank you. I was blessed by your tears and emotion. The thing was that you touched our emotions. And then the discussion after the play touched our minds. You forced us to think about what we saw in the play. I like that.”
Non-Denominational Church - Oxnard, CA
I will never look at that Scripture the same way again… Never look at life the same way. You have given us a treasure we should hold close.”
Episcopal Church - Lodi, CA
I could really relate to that last play, because I have my share of problems. I am here this morning because I was invited by one of the social workers in the church. I just want you to know that, because of what you did this morning, it will not be my last Sunday here.”
Salvation Army - Bristol, CT
I still remember the performance that a Covenant Players unit did at Malone College 15 years ago. It was about a man on a ledge and a woman trying to help him. It has stuck with me all this time.”
Lutheran Church - Wadsworth, OH
There’s no doubt you planted seeds and did real ministry with the kids. There’s no doubt in my mind because I know that I will remember that play for the rest of my life – there were so many messages, and such a great picture of who the Holy Spirit is.”
Presbyterian Church - Tecumseh, MI
That was a gift from God to me personally—it was something I desperately needed to hear. I thank you with all my heart for listening to Him—you did it for my sake.”
United Methodist Church - Anthony, FL
I’ve used CP for about 20 years and it’s always something different with different people… This had the right mix of people and plays for what we were doing. They each fit with what we were presenting – thank you for being able to take all these angles and topics we have and hit them all.”
Presbyterian Church - Rehoboth Beach, DE
You really pricked our conscience, didn’t you? But then, that was the point, wasn’t it?”
United Methodist Church - Oberlin, OH
…When you did those plays, the walls came down and everyone realized that it’s okay to let the emotions out. I think, without realizing it, you’ve started a very real type of healing here.”
United Methodist Church - Sundance, WY
I saw CP 17 years ago at my old church in East Texas. When I found out you were going to be at this church tonight, I had to come and see you again. I asked my daughter, who is now in her mid-20’s, if she remembers seeing CP all those years ago and she said, ‘of course,’ which is amazing because she was quite young at the time. Your ministry left quite an impression on her.”
United Methodist Church - Georgetown, TX
This is amazing, what you do – to follow God’s call and go places you’ve never been, not knowing exactly where you’re going to stay or what you’re going to eat, and you just take that leap of faith and trust that He’ll provide and you go on. You’re brave. That’s inspiring to me. I pray God’s soft hand will be on your shoulder wherever you go, guiding you and protecting you every step of the way.”
Baptist Church - Kapaa, HI
The Covenant Players have blessed us. The Lord has blessed us. I am in awe of His planning for this play and this day and for it all to come together for His eternal plan.”
Salvation Army - Morristown, NJ
I don’t know if you heard, but at the end we gave an altar call and asked anyone who wanted Jesus to come into their lives to raise their hands – 7 of the kids did.”
Assembly of God - Brush, CO
That was – I’m trying to think of the right word – it was so – tender. What I love about what you do is that you say the things to us that we need to hear, but there’s so much love, I never feel instructed, but I always feel convicted and encouraged.”
Church of God - Fairhope, AL
You guys have no idea how powerful that longer play really was. You have no idea how many people in this church alone, have gone through that.”
Church of the Nazarene - Odessa, TX
That was excellent—very NOW! It pierces through and speaks. I mean it! I was moved—stirred—and you spoke to me.”
Lutheran Church - Lacey, WA
I think you have such a powerful ministry. Your plays are so to the point, the message is communicated in a powerful way. Your writer has a beautiful way in weaving all those words to make them into such amazing humor that communicates a powerful message.”
Uniting Church - Bega, New South Wales, Australia
We have all been so excited that Covenant Players were to be coming. Thank you so much for coming and sharing with us. And after talking to you, I don’t really think that people realize the faith journey your life is every single day. The way you are billeted out, and the way that you never really know what kind of meal you are going to, and just the plain adventure that your lifestyle holds. I am thankful that I met you because you helped open my perspective, that is good.”
Anglican Church - Longford, Tasmania, Australia
At one point, I tried to lean over to whisper to my husband, ‘This is really good,’ but I found I just couldn’t speak.”
Uniting Church - Woolgoolga, New South Wales, Australia
That communion play really got to me. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. That is where my heart is – that we will all see it as a wonderful and amazing thing every time, instead of just going through the motions nonchalantly. Praise God for that!”
Christian Church - St. Alban's, Victoria, Australia
I really liked what you did tonight. You showed us a message in a subtle way without saying, ‘HERE’S THE MESSAGE’ and dumping it in our laps. It was great!”
Christian Church - Armadale, New South Wales, Australia
I remember CP from when I was a child. You used to come to my church in Kellenhuesen. You would come every year. So when you contacted me for a performance, there was no question that you should be here.”
Ev. Kirchengemeinde - Boostedt, Germany
There is such depth in the writing. I really liked the play that you did last night, too. It worked really well. I think that you pitched things just right for each event.”
Assembly of God - Sheffield, England
We’re blessed that the Covenant Players could be here today. Whenever they come, it’s always so powerful. Be assured it’ll be unforgettable. I know. I have cried and I have laughed. I don’t know what they’ve planned for today, but let’s welcome them.”
Evangelical Church - Paris, France
I could see the plays right away again. There is so much in them and they go so deep you can just keep thinking about them.”
Ev. Freik. Gemeinde - Amsberg, Germany
Many of us have been Christians for many years and we have been praying, but we all need to be challenged afresh, to look deeper at our faith and our relationships to the Lord and to others. The Covenant Players have challenged us richly today – we have been given food to feast on. This is what it means to be professional and totally dedicated to Christ.”
Baptist Church - Pontypool, Wales
Those plays… they really make you think in a different way.”
Baptist Church - Dizier, France
Every time you come, we are very blessed. Your plays are so powerful. Sometimes I think that it’s even better than a sermon. Sometimes I think we don’t need the sermon afterwards… God bless you with His refreshment. May you feel that what you are doing is fulfilling"
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“I know the Covenant Players from when they first came to Poland in 1988 or 1989. I go way back. They’ve stayed at my house in the past. I know how hard you work, and even what I don’t know, God sees. You are such a blessing to me and to this church. Thank you, as always, for sharing your gifts with us today.”
Baptist Churches - Dziechinka & Poznan, Poland
I was sitting there thinking – what is there left to say after those plays? They have given us the whole truth and gospel this morning.”
Non-Denominational Church - Graz, Austria
I was going to have us sing another hymn, but I think nothing more needs to be said. You have held up a mirror to us. So that we have looked upon ourselves and seen ourselves with all our fears and weaknesses, but then you have taken us beyond that and shown us Christ, who alone—knowing all our weaknesses and failings—is able to take us and use us and complete us.”
Anglican Church - Kirkmiurhill, England
The plays were really strong and went right into the bones.”
Mission Church - Pirmasens, Germany
I am really touched by your ministry. I find it so powerful. It is full of laughter and it’s profound. It reaches inside and comes back to you later in flashes and you remember it.”
Evangelical Church - Chemin Du Vallon, Switzerland
People talk about seeing different nationalities [of the CPers] here: Colombia, USA, Germany, Peru. And we are surprised how many different countries are represented—but God isn’t. God doesn’t even recognize the nations—to Him there is no difference between Argentina and Peru. He only sees His children doing His will.”
Iglesia Bautista - San Luis, Angentina
What a blessing! I was just thinking about how short those plays are and yet each one of them is a message that speaks straight to your heart. They teach you.”
Assamblea de Deus - Minas Gerais, Brazil
Thank you—I had not realized before how powerful your plays can be. I enjoyed the mixture of laughter and tears. That is what the Holy Spirit does for us. He speaks to us and teaches us and prayerfully we will learn to hear what He is saying to us.”
Methodist Church - Tokai, RSA
That first one [THE SEARCH] caught me off guard. Now these plays really made me think this morning. I could really identify with Barbara Sinclair [TRANSIT GLORIA], you know, and hear it every Sunday, but this way—drama—gave me visual realization of where I’m at with the Lord.”
Methodist Church - Volksrust, RSA
You were at my church in Vredenberg in 2001 and I remember you did a play on a ship [DIED: OCTOBER 20th] that led to a response from the congregation there. Many of them deepened their walk with the Lord and one is now so involved with the youngsters in the church it is a miracle. I believe that play was God speaking to him in such a way he could not ignore the call God was making on his life. Tonight you have given us a great message on forgiveness and I just know God is going to use that to speak to us. Bless you as you go in His strength.”
Church - Brackenfell, RSA