"The 'Great Expectations' weekend was very significant for us. At the beginning of the weekend, it was difficult to get us talking. By the Sunday evening, we couldn't stop! Since then, we have had more conversations about what God is doing, and about where God's vision is for us than I can remember."
(Rev David Hinchliffe — Walton-on-Thames Methodist Church)

"The Lay Witness Weekend in my Church was a catalyst for change. Peoples' faith was deepened and potential locked away for years was released. Ordinary people came and shared the extraordinary love of God and people caught the vision. I thank God for what the Movement does."
(Rev Peter Brown — Brookhouse, Lancaster)

"The Lay Witness Weekend was a great time of fellowship, with the parish coming together for discussion and to be encouraged by the lives and testimony of the visitors. It was a time for changed lives for many."
(Rev Alan Turner — Rector of St Alban's, Frant with Holy Trinity, Eridge)

"Looking back a year later, I can still see that the Lay Witness Weekend was a catalyst for releasing people to recognise their gifts and to find a way of contributing to the life and mission of the Church."
(Rev Anne Davies — Mansfield Baptist Church)

"Lay Witness will adapt its programme to churches of different sizes. It fulfils a vital role in evangelism in the local church. It enables people to focus on their gifts, leads people to Christ and enables the church to have new vision and renewal in its local ministry."
(Rev David King — Bolton and Rochdale District of Methodist Church)

"I know from my own experience just how powerful a Lay Witness Weekend can be. It was during such a Weekend in 1981 that my life was transformed. I am very keen on churches using the Movement as a resource for mission and a model for renewal. It transformed my life and for that I am grateful."
(Rev David Wilkinson — Principal of St John's College, Durham)

"Again and again over the years, I have heard stories of how a Lay Witness Team has come into a Methodist Church or Circuit and triggered a renewal of discipleship and Christian vitality."
(Rev Tom Stuckey — President of Methodist Conference 2005/06)