What People are Saying about Dr. Sweeten's Material

The Elevate workshop is based on communication insights and teaching from Dr. Gary Sweeten. For years, he has shared his invaluable teachings on effective communication with people from all over the globe. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn from his insight and take your communication skills to the next level!

Dr. Gary Sweeten is the best in class, and his insight will improve your relationships right away.

Beth Guckenberger
Co-Executive Director, Back2Back Ministries

Gary has been a source of wisdom for me for a very long time. When I've had struggles, many of which were interpersonal in nature, he has been there.

Brian Tome
Pastor, Crossroads Church, Cincinnati

Learning this material and applying these new, but simple skills has radically transformed the way I engage family, friends, and co-workers, and has made my call as a ministerial leader more fulfilling.

M. Sadell Bradley
Pastor, The Warehouse Church, Cincinnati

(These) teachings on genuineness, warmth, empathy, and respect have impacted me deeply. The common feedback I’ve received is, “It’s so simple, yet so life-changing.”

Valerie Chan
Pastor, Covenant Evangelical Free Church, Singapore

Gary’s teaching changed my life, family, and ministry. For many years, I have been teaching what he taught me, in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Mongolia. I am using the listening skills every day as a counselor.

Kjell Aanensen
Counselor, Norway

Gary Sweeten's teaching has deeply impacted me and thousands of Christian leaders in Norway and Scandinavia.

Jens-Petter Jørgensen
Pastor and Seminary Professor, Lørenskog, Norway

I never realized how often I unintentionally set up barriers to communications in family, social, and business interactions... I now enjoy more reciprocal openness and sharing in my day-to-day interactions, even with new acquaintances.

Joe Lander
(Retired) AeroSpace Engineer

“Soft skills” are today’s emotional intelligence. Gary Sweeten holds out to all of us his tested and proven life’s work on mastering the ability to communicate for a change, for peace, for joy, and for a better world.

Charles Squeri
Crosstown Living Group, LLC

As a physician and professor of pediatrics, I have heard a frequent complaint from patients: “My doctor doesn’t listen to me.” The(se) proven techniques for optimal listening, based on biblical truths… have been invaluable in my career.

Robert J. Lerer
MD, FAAP, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital