What People Are Saying!
Wrightstown, NJ - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 9/30/2022-10/1/2022
What was most valuable was learning what to say and what not to say. There are examples at each stage of the SAFER model as to how we might phrase something. Very helpful! I would recommend this course because it was a phenomenal training on how to have a useful and helpful conversation. - Retiree
Eau Claire, WI - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (PCI) - 5/13-14/2022
Eau Claire, WI - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 3/25-26/2022
Gary is the best instructor I think I have ever had. The practical application exercises and resources were most valuable. All the tools that were given as well as the action steps to fulfill them were what I needed. - Chaplain
Manassas, VA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 11/7-8/2021
Kenosha, WI - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 10/29-30/2021
Cleburne, TX - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 11/11-12/2019
What I found most valuable was the practical applications, the theory, and the instructor's life experience. - Pastor
I wasn't sure as a CASA volunteer I was on the same level as clergy but learned a lot. - Court Appointed Special Advocate
Vineland, NJ - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 9/20-21/2019
Houston, PA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (PCI) - 8/23-24/2019
Newark, NJ - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 6/28-29/2019
I love htis course. I plan to attend all the other courses. This has helped me feel more confident with the ability to help others in crisis situations - Teacher
Eau Claire, WI - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 5/17-18/2019
Dr. Evans is an amazing man, an incredible speaker, and true inspiration. He has earned more of my respect in two short days than man have in years - Elementary Teacher
I came because I wanted to address and manage stress in my life and to be a more managed father to my son...It met me in ways I did not expect and gave me great skills. Thank you!! My hear heart feels so much better as I recognize my own stressors and areas that I need healing. - Sales and Marketing Professional
Springfield, MO - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 03/15-16/2019
Houston, PA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 11/30-12/1/2018
Information applicable in many scenarios. After 27 years in the military serving on crisis action teams, grading military exercises, and providing logistical and planning support to real world crises, I find this training very relevant and am thinking it would help military units as well as civilian organizations. Course extremely well-organized. The instructor and team were exceptional! - Consultant
Warrenton, VA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (PCI) - 6/8-9/2018
Warrenton, VA - Faith-Based First Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 03/9-10/2018
Gary is a great trainer. Full of wonderful knowledge. I feel very prepared going forward. He makes the trainings fun and keeps you on your toes! - Attendee
Wayne, NJ - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (PCI) - 01/26-27/2018
This course challenged me to handle different, sometimes complex situations and emotions. I would recommend this course because (it)helped me to utilize extra tools for handling crisis situations. - Direct Care Worker
Goldsboro, NC - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 12/8-9/2017
I came to this training with absolutely no prior training or understanding of how to service people in crisis. I am leaving with confidence that I can help someone. - Web/graphic designer
Gary was a kind and strong instructor. Learning from him was a positive experience. The material was sometimes challenging but Gary's knowledge made it obtainable. - Homemaker |
Warrenton, VA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 9/22-23/2017
Gary's approach and use of experiences bring a wealth of information to his class. I am so grateful for his time and dedication to helping me positively affect others. May God bless him and his family for his service to comfort the afflicted. - Teacher
Wayne, NJ - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 5/19-20/2017
The content and methods were excellent; activities were interactive and of higher order. - Teacher
Mobile, AL - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 2/24-25/2017
This is a life-changing course. - Company president
Mechanicsburg, PA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (PCI) - 11/11-12/2016
The scenarios...were extremely helpful in easing us into difficult and new situations and allowed us a safe place to make mistakes. It's practical, necessary teaching for today's world and it's taught extremely well! - Professor
Mr. Evans has made this the best experience I have had in a long time! - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lancaster, PA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 11/4-5/2016
Dr. Evans was very engaging and informative. Even though there was a lot of information, he wove it all together in a cohesive, understandable way. - Bookkeeper
Irwin, PA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 9/23-24/2016
Reading, PA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 8/19-20/2016
Former mobile crisis worker in mental health field. This training was more in depth than anything I received in on-the-job training. - Accountant
Reading, PA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 7/22-23/2016
Manassas, VA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) - 3/4-5/2016
Wayne, NJ - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference - (AIC) -
4/24-25/2015
Virginia Beach, VA - Faith-Based First-Responder's Conference (AIC) - 3/13-14/2015
Manassas, VA - Faith-Based First-Reponders' Conference (AIC) - 9/26-27/2014
Culpeper, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 7/25-26/2014
The wealth of knowledge of the instructor and his use of personal experiences to demonstrate the material was most valuable. - Attendee
Manassas, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (PCI) - 6/28-29/2013
Lancaster, PA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 6/7-8/2013
Manassass, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 3/1-2/2013
Dr. Evans gave a great presentation - kept everybody engaged and interested. Great speaker - no one could take a nap here! Too interesting!! - Facility Security Officer
The steps were clear, the reasoning was understandable, and the scriptures were comforting. - Teacher
Bristow, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (PCI) - 5/18-19/2012
This was the most informative training I have ever taken. - Service Manager
Kitty Hawk, NC - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (PCI) - 5/4-5/2012
Bethel Park, PA - South Hills Assembly of God Compassion Connection Training (AIC) - 4/27-28/2012
Bristow, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 3/23-24/2012
Norfolk, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 2/3-4/2012
(On recommending this course) Absolutely! You never know when you're going to utilize these tools; not to mention this course WILL also show you a lot about yourself. - Attendee
Richmond, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 10/27-28/2011
Role-playing was intimidating but well worth it. Instructor was fantastic - knowledgeable, experienced, and humorous. Thanks! - Research and Development Manager
Phoenixville, PA - Valley Forge Christian College Annual Training - 10/14-15/2011
Hartford, CT - Capitol Region Council of Governments' Training (PCI) - 7/22-23/2011
Kernersville, NC - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 6/24-25/2011
Midlothian, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (PCI) - 4/8-9/2011
Phoenixville, PA - Valley forge Christian College Training (PCI) - 3/25-26/2011
The instructor was phenomenal, and we had plenty of hands on scenarios to "test out" the information that we just received. - College Student
Danville, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 2/18-19/2011
Phoenixville, PA Training (AIC) - 11/5-6/2010
Gary Evans brings humor to a serious subject and has great experiences to share helping in the learning process. - Student
Dallas, TX - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 10/22-23/2010
Tulsa, OK - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 7/23-24/2010
The instructor's personal experiences - how he weaved them into what he was teaching us - helped me to know that I could do this. - Registered Nurse
Lancaster, PA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 4/23-24/2010
Mobile, AL - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (PCI) - 4/16-17/2010
Fairfax County, VA - Inter-faith Chaplains' Training (PCI) - 3/3-4/2010
Phoenixville, PA - Valley Forge Christian College Training (PCI) - 3/26-27/2010
...I really learned a lot about crisis intervention and feel more equipped for counseling and the ministry. The instructor was very informative, professional, and a great teacher! I would attend this seminar all over again! - Student
Mobile, AL - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 1/29-30/2010
McLean, VA - Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 1/15-16/2010
Fairfax County, VA - Inter-faith Chaplain Training (AIC) - 1/11-12/2010
Phoenixville, PA Valley Forge Christian College Training (AIC) - 11/13-14/2009
Cumberland, MD Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 10/23-24/2010
Virginia Beach, VA Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 10/9-10/2009
Mobile, AL Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 9/18-19/2009
I consider myself greatly blessed to attend this conference and am very thankful to receive the knowledge and wisdom that was made clear to me through this course. - High School Student
Cheswick, PA Allegheny Valley School District training (AIC) - 8/18-19/2009
Riverton, KS Friend's Church training (AIC) - 8/14-15/2009
Manassas, VA Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (PCI) - 6/26-27/2009
Hancock, MD Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 5/16-17/2009
Houston, TX Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 4/17-18/2009
Your course helped me very much. I am so much more informed than I even imagined I would be. Thanks. Great Job! Keep up the great work! God bless. - Lay Minister
Richmond, VA Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 4/3-4/2009
The change that I or any crisis worker can make in someone's life is amazing. I am so incredibly thankful for the amazing opportunity that I have been given! The care and concern of the instructor that he shows to those in crisis was most valuable.- Nurse
Phoenixville, PA Valley Forge Christian College training (AIC) - 3/27-28/2009
I found that it was very practical. I value realness and compassion for others and this course provided just that. The steps and formats were very effective for my career as a counselor in the future, and even as a friend, family member, and effective parent. Mr. Evans was awesome. He provided effective materials and strategies while keeping the class's attention with media, comics, and stories. Absolutely life-changing. -Student
Culpeper, VA Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 2/6-7/2009
Dr. Evans was an excellent instructor. The love, care, compassion for people, and his great love for the Lord and His Word were awesome. - Security Officer
Dr. Gary is an awesome presenter! His humor, wit, and life applications added immensely to the course. It was an honor to be able to be involved in this course. God bless him! - Physical Therapist
Gary's ability to communicate with class is outstanding. I have been to numerous conferences; his ability to provide excellent techniques and learning environment surpasses those previously taken. Thanks for the great experience! - Federal Government Employee
Chalfont, PA Training (AIC) - 10/17-18/2008
Chicago, IL Faith-Based First-Responders' Conference (AIC) - 9/12-13/2008
I was pleasantly surprised...not just a boring lecture but very interactive and good balance of "light-heartedness" to help offset the extreme seriousness...of what we were learning. - Nurse
I was in your class...it wasn't even a full eight hours until the class had ended when I had to intervene. A young girl...was going to kill herself tonight. I thank God for the class because I used every technique you gave us and by God's grace, a life was saved. Thanks. - Loan Counselor
Wyomissing, PA training (AIC) - 7/16-17/2008
One of the best trainings I have attended! - Benefits Coordinator
Gary was very credible in explaining the principles and crisis intervention. The role playing was engaging - School District Superintendent
The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. His experience added much to the course. He was able to model the process through a variety of difficult scenarios. - Administrator