We're missionaries in Thailand who count it a huge blessing/privilege to be called friends of the Combat Team who recently came to Udon Thani, Thailand, for several days of outreach, pursuing God's lead. They finally arrived, dropped their suitcases, and took off for Laos. Thailand is surrounded by countries where Bibles aren't welcome; yet, the Lord walked this anointed team across the border to/from Laos while border guards joked with them about how much they wanted to "keep" them there. We've hosted hundereds of teams over the past 11 years. This team never even mentioned jetlag or being tired. They hit the ground running, for sure. :)
We read what the team wrote about how many they thought they "reached" with the Gospel and how many they think received Christ, yet, we're still seeing positive ripple effects in the church and community here in the wake of the team's visit. Last week 17 additional folks showed up in one of my classes, and ALL of them prayed to receive Christ. (They weren't on Brian's list. ) And, on Sunday Chuck was asked (short notice) to organize an outreach for a prison 100+ miles away for 500 prisoners on the next day, Monday. Next morning his van was filled with volunteers from the church, ready before 6am to go the 150 miles (and back) to share the Gospel and their testimonies. Hundreds of prisoners wept and raised their hands signifying that they wanted the Lord Jesus in their lives. We are praising the Lord for what He's doing here, and we see that He used the Combat Team to inspire and stir up even the local believers to share their faith every day...like every believer should be doing :) right?
It's so obvious to us that this team steps aside and allows the Lord to work through them completely and consistently. We had the joy of seeing folks of all ages coming from all walks of life making decisions for Christ during their presentations which were fun, entertaining, and, at the same time, life changing for anyone who didn't know God not only exists, but really does love them and really does have a plan for each one of our lives.
The members of the Combat Team are "men's men"...men of integrity...completely sold out to the Lord and to giving Him all the glory. We thank God for each one of them and pray that God will continue to bless them and make Himself known through them for a long long time to come. What a JOY to experience this team in action!
Thank you, Brian and the Combat Team, for your selfless, tireless, joyous, contagious service in our Lord. :) :)
Friends 4ever because of Him,
~ Chuck & Krissie Cilano, Udon Thani, Thailand
What an amazing gift God has given Brian and the other members of the
Combat Team. We partnered with Brian to do a community outreach event in
Glenpool, OK. We began by having 7 school assemblies in 2 days (Yes,
SEVEN) where Brian and his buddies talked about making good choices, never
giving up even when things get tough, encouraging others, and other
positive messages that kids need to hear. I was tired just watching the
assemblies, but Brian and the Team never seem to tire.
After each assembly, we invited the students to bring their families for
the big event on Friday night. What an awesome event that was. God used
Brian and the Team, with their demonstration and their personal
testimonies, to share Christ with many who needed to hear the Good News of
God's Saving Grace. God bless the Combat Team in their future ministries!
~ Nikki Boyd, D.C.E.
Director of Music & Student Ministries
King of Kings
Glenpool, OK
Brian Bryan and the Combat Team are awesome! We invited Brian and his team to do a demonstration for our 7th grade students, and as expected, it turned out to be one of the highlights of our year. Brian incorporated a message about staying positive, setting goals, and being responsible for yourself alongside a dynamic martial arts routine that had our students excited and amazed. As the difficulty level of each kick or break increased, so did the enjoyment that we saw in each of our students. We look forward to working with the Combat Team again, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a show that relates positive feelings and self-discipline to young people.
~ Syracuse Team Teachers
Union 7th Grade
We had Brian and his Combat Team come and entertain/minister to our Cub
Scout Pack 778, Blue and Gold Banquet 2008. We meet at Tulsa Bible Church
off of Sheridan. The action, the music, the 'smoke machine' and the fun
way they interact with the audience was all very exciting, but the best
part was the way the Message was woven into the whole program. The part
where Brian shared his testimony was very powerful and the core character
values were very well done and reviewed so that it wouldn't be soon
forgotten. It was perfect for our boys and their families.
The best thing about Brian Bryan, however is that he practices what he
preaches. He doesn't just talk the values; he acts them as well. He was
extremely sensitive to our requests about how he presented himself and the
Combat Team.
The boys, their families and the Pack leadership were very impressed. We
can't wait to have them come again!
d look forward to the next
event!
~ Theresa Miles
Blue and Gold Banquet Organizer for Pack 778.
Brian and The Combat Team: Wow what a ministry you have been given! We
had the combat team with Brian Brian come and minister to our elementary
outreach, where they had to do 5 demonstrations throughout the day. We
then did a community push to get as many out for an evening rally with yet
another demonstration, actually a full demonstration by the combat team.
Their energy and desire to minister to others shows through everything
they did. There was no slowing them down and the outreach was a huge
success. We have had many different outreaches yet I have never received
as many comments as we did regarding the combat team. I have mother after
grandmother tell me how blessed they were through the ministry and
testimony that was shared during their ministry event. Many people had
life changing experiences that night. God uses this ministry in a mighty
way. I would recommend without any reservation this ministry for any
outreach or internal ministry need. You will be surprised with the
outcome! Thank you Combat Team for the ministry you brought to West Tulsa
and the Berryhill area! We were blessed and look forward to the next
event!
~ Rev. Kelly Hayne
Pastor Western Hills AOG
Brian Bryan is a man of excellence and integrity. I have hosted Brian and
his ministry, The Combat Team, several times in China for evangelistic
outreaches and they were awesome. The Chinese young people loved to see
their martial arts demonstrations and the message that Brian and the team
communicated was outstanding. We have been able to encourage and share the
Gospel with thousands of Chinese young people using this team's skills and
message. I highly respect Brian and the members of his team and would
welcome them to work with our ministry in China anytime.
~ Kevin Hardin
China Call Ministries
God introduced us to Brian Bryan almost two years ago. Brian joined us on
Wednesday evenings as an integral part of our Children's Ministry Team
reaching children with God's incredible love through Karate lessons.
Offering Karate lessons was a way for us to get children to come to
church. He and his team have partnered with us during two different
worship services. Most recently they did a demonstration as part of our
Easter Eggstravaganza. Brian has a vision to reach out to persons who
need Jesus both locally and around the world. Their karate demonstration
OPENS THE DOOR to be able to share about Jesus Christ and what he has done
in their lives. Brian has seen thousands of people give their hearts to
Jesus. Brian is WONDERFUL with children and we are truly honored to know
Brian and to have him on our Team! We have added an additional class on
Wednesdays for our younger children and the entire Combat Team has joined
Brian's efforts here at Christ United Methodist. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
~ Teresa Dailey & Karol Stevenson
Co-Directors of Children's Ministry
Christ United Methodist Church
Our partnership with The Combat Team began last summer when Brian Bryan joined us in our pursuit to reach area children for Jesus. Through Brian's karate class and our Bible study, not only were our Wednesday nights of summer successful, our member's children loved it, and we were able to reach well over 30 kids from our neighborhood and share the Good News of Jesus!
Brian Bryan is an incredible man with a passion for reaching the lost! He shares God's love in an incredible way that captivates the children's attention in ways we weren't able to before. The kids were excited each Wednesday night and anxiously anticipated the next karate session. We are so blessed to have Brian Bryan join our efforts in building bridges in our community again this summer and we are eager to see just what God has in store in the coming weeks! We know God will work through our partnership this summer and we are looking forward to begin again.
~ Cheryl Baker, Director of Children's Ministries
~ Zach Estes, Children's Ministry Assistant
Brookside Baptist Church
Tulsa, OK
Few people have played such a significant role in my life and ministry as
Brian Bryan has. Brian was one of three people sitting at a table in a
burger joint in Tulsa as I shared the vision of utilizing the vehicle of
Bible Clubs in America’s Public schools. He encouraged me to “Do what God
is calling you to do”. Then he went further: He got involved in helping
us reach kids in the schools. He is the anointed to reach the un-reached
and is ego free. Brian is a true servant and his team always seem to
reflect his character.
~ Bob Heath, Kids for Christ USA
If you would like to see people in your area are getting save: If you
would like to show Jesus to young people in the way that they like and
understand: If you would like to give people an alternative to drugs,
smoke and alcohol, give them the new way of life: Mr. Brian Bryan and his
Combat Team is that what you really need!
In March 2007 we spent a wonderful week working together with Brian and
Combat team in Siberia, Russian Far East. In every place we go, we found a
huge respond to the Brian's massage and Karate demonstration. More than
190 people were saved in this trip! That was a new way to preach the
Gospel! We never had it before!!! And people like it very much! But the
most important for us was that Mr. Brian was very sensitive to our culture
and to our religious low. That made our mission trip possible!
We are very thankful to Mr. Brian and all his Combat team members for
their help in our ministry!
~ Alexei Novikov,
Youth Pastor of Revival Baptist Church,
Blagoveshensk city, Siberia, Far East Russia.
From my 13 to my 31, the Martial Arts talent, that God gave me, was never
used in my life for His glory. I am very thankful to God, that I met Mr.
Brian before I will meet Him in haven! Mr. Brian shoved me the way, how
can I use my Martial Arts talent for reaching other people for Christ. I
feel myself very happy right now, and I believe that it is just a
beginning of my victorious life in Jesus Christ!
~ Igor Kurlyanov,
Preacher of the Revival Baptist Church,
Blagoveshensk city, Siberia, Far East Russia.
Brian,
We enjoy having you come and minister to our students. Your way of
evangelism is so effective and causes people to think outside the box in
reaching the lost. Thank you for taking time in between your trips to
train and equip others to take their gifts to the people.
~ Reba Altizer
Victory World Missions Training Center Coordinator
Brian Bryan and the Combat Team never disappoint. They have been a regular
feature of our children's ministry for over five years. Each year the show
gets better and better. The kids and adults love the show. And the message
of God's love comes through loud and clear. Brian and his team are very
professional and easy to work with. If you have not had them at your
church, school, or event I would highly recommend you book them. I'm
excited to continue working with the Combat Team in the future.
~ Brad Farnsworth
Student Ministries Pastor
Family Church
Tulsa, OK
Hello br. Brian
Here I have the testimony about Moldova, Ukraine and Romania.
I’m a instructor of taekwon-do team from Moldova. I heard about the
ministry that Mr. Brian Bryan is doing in all the World, spreading the
Gospel through sport. I also wanted to spread the Gospel through
sport. Brian blessed me with him and his team coming to my country
Moldova, and Ukraine and Romania. The first demo was in my city Chaul at
the central cultural center. Brian gave my taekwondo team the opportunity to work with his team on many
outreaches. This is the first time that Cahul’s taekwon-do team has done a
demo with the presentation of the Gospel. At this demo brother Brian gave
a salvation message. Around 400 persons were at this demo.
Also we did four other demonstrations in south of Moldova. One day we
were in Ukraine, city Reny. In one park we gave tracts out before the demo
inviting people to come. We got to minister 35 people. In Romania we had
two days of demos. Where we ministered at a prison, ministering two times,
once to Adult inmates, and the second to Youth inmates. We also ministered
in a village at the Culture ceter. We also in city Puciuoas, at a sport
center. We also ministered at Tirgoviste at the youth rally. All of these
demos we were able to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to 320 persons.
The last demo we did was in Bucureshti in the church with 200 members
where a short demo and a message from Brother Brian how the Christians can use
their talents for Christ.
That time in 2006 August was a wonderful time for me to learn how to use
all of my talent for Christ. Now I have the Cahul Taekwon-do team and
with God blessing and Brian's help we are doing 2 demos every month. We
are spreading the Good News of Salvation. We have ministered to more
than 200 persons. That is because God has wonderful servants like Brian Bryan.
God bless you and your ministry.
~ With great THANKS Nicolae, Moldova, CAHUL.
Brian Bryan and the Combat team were a pleasure and a joy to work with.
We had Brian come in and do a demonstration for our Jr. High camp at Falls
Creek. He did an excellent job of engaging students, keeping them on the edge of
their seats to what was coming next. His heart and integrity combined with his skills makes for an amazing way
to share the gospel. We were honored to have Brian and his ministry!!!!
~ Caleb Jernigan
Associate Student Minister
FBC Owasso
I was introduced to Brian and the Combat team a couple of years ago.
I signed up for a women's self defense class, and Brian was teaching it. I
learned a lot of valuable information. I was a children's pastor in Tulsa
at the time and also teaching a Kids for Christ club at one of the
schools. A few months after the self defense class ended Brian and the
Combat team were the special guests at the bible club.
I saw many kids give their lives to Christ that day. These kids just loved
the performance and were glued to everything that was said about Christ!
So, I decided to host the Combat team at my church in Tulsa. We packed out
the children's building, and it was a great opportunity for kids to bring
their unsaved friends to church.
I would highly recommend hosting the Combat team for your special event,
the kids and adults will love it- and you will reach people with the
gospel in a fun and energetic way. The gospel is presented in a very
relatable and simple way for anyone to understand.
Way to Go Combat team with all the people you are reaching for Christ!!
~ Crystal McLennan
Children's Pastor
Faith Christian Outreach Church
Mt. Pleasant, IA
I am the chapel director for a local summer camp. I contacted Brian about
coming out to speak to the kids one afternoon this summer. The plan was
to break up into small sections and do multiple performances. A severe
storm changed that plan. We had to put about 250 kids (ages 6 18)
together in one service! Even though he had a wide age range to cover, he
kept everyone's attention. Not only that, but he actually kept everyone
EXCITED! With a mix of martial arts the salvation message of Christ, The
Combat Team definitely has The Lord working through them. If someone were
looking for a new, fresh way to reach young people (and old people alike),
then I would highly suggest contacting them.
~ Mike Baccus, Camp
Loughridge Tulsa, OK
Thank you Brian Bryan and the whole Combat for helping us kick off our
Wednesday Night Program. You really inspired the children, teens and
parents with your personal testimonies, biblical message and Karate
expertise. It is so wonderful seeing the team using their talents for
God's Glory. Your passion and energy was contagious! The children and
teens couldn't stop talking about the demonstration. You really inspired
them to continue their journey with Christ and to use their talents for
His Glory! Thanks again! I cannot tell you how much we appreciated your
visit.
In His Service,
Nancy Rosso
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Children's Ministry
The Combat Team has been coming to Bixby Kids for Christ clubs each year
since we began in 2005. He and his team are so generous with their time
to come to all five of our clubs and minister to our kids. The kids and
adults love to watch Brian Bryan and his team perform exciting feats of
strength and power. What is even more powerful though is when Brian gives
his testimony of growing up in a broken home and being adopted into God's
family. The kids and adults can definitely feel the love of Jesus as
Brian shares his story.
Recently, I have had the opportunity to get to know Brian even better
because my kids are taking karate from him. My husband and I are wowed by
his ability to teach and connect with kids and adults alike. Thank you
Brian for being such a good and faithful servant of God!
Dyan Mumma
Bixby Kids for Christ
What a blessing The Combat Team was to our church! Brian Bryan is a
charismatic speaker who kept our audience (aged 2-50) involved and
entertained throughout the program. Our children are still talking about
it! The program was interactive, allowing the children to participate.
This is not a "show" that is to be watched. This is something to
EXPERIENCE! The message of persistence and encouragement will not soon be
forgotten by our children or youth. The team was incredibly accommodating
and surpassed our expectations, practicing extreme patience with our
younger audience members. These guys are welcome anytime! On that note,
Brian, how is May looking for you?
Casi Morris
Children's Director
First United Methodist Church
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
We had Brian Bryan and his combat team at our church for a Back-To-School
rally in September. While there, Brian gave an inspirational testimony to
kids ranging in age from elementary school to high school. After he left
all the kids spoke about how amazing it was. Brian was able to
entertain our kids while sharing the message of Jesus with them. I look
forward to being able to host him again.
Hank Jenkins
Education/Youth Minister
Verdigris United Methodist Church
Verdigris, Oklahoma
Brian and the combat team have performed at many of the CAPE Program
functions. They have always been able to hold the attention of all my kids
and get their message across in a fun and exciting way.
Ellen When
CAPE Director
Verdigris United Methodist Church
Brian Bryan did an excellent job with our Trojans For Christ elementary
students. He kept the attention of dozens of kids with a masterful mix of
teaching them karate and sharing the good news of the Gospel. They were
attuned to his testimony of adoption in his natural family as well as our
adoption into the heavenly family. Of course they loved the karate
demonstration of breaking the cement blocks, but they stayed glued to his
presentation of salvation as well. We are thrilled for the kids born into
the Kingdom today because Brian came and shared.
Debby Lay
Layco, Inc./E-motorsonline.com
116-C S. 109th E. Pl.
Tulsa, OK 74128
Brian has been joining as as a guest speaker at Jenks East Elementary's
Trojans for Christ for several years. The kids always love his program and
message. The last time the combat team joined us, they left an autographed
nail in a board with us to give away to the child who brings the most
guests to Trojans for Christ. I was amazed the following week to see that
a few kids brought guests just to get that board and nail! Sometimes its
the smallest things that have the biggest impact. Thank you Brian and the
work of the combat team for taking the time to make a difference in our
kids's lives.
Holly Yeagle, Trojans for Christ parent volunteer
Brian:
The announcement of your presentation took very little marketing, The
grass roots marketing I put together was enough to get the word moving
through town. Everybody in our school from Elementary to High school was
talking about who was going to go see the Combat Team. You packed our
church near capacity with Christians and also with people who may have
never stepped foot in a church before except for an Easter service. The
power of your message, the humor in your message, the encouragement in
your message, the humility in your message is very pleasing to hear. The
high energy music combined with our lighting, the shouts from the crowd, I
felt as though people were being reached. Brian you worked hard all night
not only breaking boards and bricks, you were planting seeds, watering
seeds, and supporting the seeds that sprouted and fell limp from
starvation! Your team were a perfect example of not giving up, on
anything! I have to be honest I looked around during alter call to see
the hands being raised and almost shouted praise. When the audience
repeated back the prayer of salvation it was almost, no I think it was,
louder than the music that played through the night during your
presentation. As long as I have breath and you are willing I'm asking you
back again and again and again. One at a time or a thousand at a time we
are going to win the world to Christ! God bless you for your efforts.
Richard Serzy
Faith Self Defense
Faith Church, Glenpool OK
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