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“I’m delighted to write this recommendation letter for Jeremy at Threshold Initiatives. The expertise and guidance he’s provided through my sessions have been amazing. After a few years of talking/venting to Carmen on our walks, she informed me of their new adventure, Threshold Initiatives and the coaching aspect Jeremy was working on. I made, looking back, what would be the best career decision I have made and hired him as my career coach. Jeremy helped me to look at the issues I was having at work and not only helped me to work through them but opened my eyes to a different way of thinking. Working in government we are always told that “oh that’s not possible” “we don’t do it that way”, Jeremy helped me to push those thoughts aside and look at what is possible. He helped me come up with concrete steps to identify my goals and take the steps to achieve them. I deeply value the time we’ve spent together and the progress you’ve helped me make in my life. I wouldn’t be this far in my career goals or have this much courage to push forward without your support. I am so grateful to Jeremy and recommend him to anyone who is ready to move forward in their life.”
Becky Birbilis
“Jeremy and Carmen lead from a deep place of humility, experience, and insight. Their lives evidence growth in a way that makes me want to grow. I have experienced the way that they guide to new places by coming along side with care, humor, and appropriate challenge. Through their breadth of experience, they speak meaningfully into a variety of areas and life spaces. I am grateful for them and their ability to be redemptively present with others. I would recommend them to anyone looking to enter a new season.”
Rev. Andrew McGregor
“I had given up hope that I would be completely free from the trauma of my past. I had seen wonderful counsellors who had helped me immensely, but there were some nightmares and fear that just wouldn’t go away. I had come to terms with the fact that some hurts must be too great to heal and I would have to learn to live with it, until a friend encouraged me to contact Jeremy and Carmen. From our first meeting, Jeremy and Carmen breathed hope into what I had viewed as an impossible situation. The hurts I carried were so deep and painful I NEVER thought forgiveness was possible. The demons in the shadows so powerful, I could never let them go. The shame and worthlessness I felt so strong, it would always be there. But they not only brought me to a point where I forgave those who hurt me, I found myself genuinely praying for their salvation. I was able to confront the demons from my past as they taught me how to claim the victory I have through Christ Jesus. The feelings of shame and worthlessness melted away as they helped me claim an identity based on who Jesus says I am. Today, I stand in the freedom of Christ I once thought was impossible and let me tell you, it feels better than I could have ever imagined.”
Rebekah Beck
“Jeremy has been a consistent encouragement and blessing to our church over the years. He truly loves to serve our people here. His teaching is thoughtful, biblical, and deeply rooted in his own experience with the Lord. I believe one of the main reasons our people have responded so well to Jeremy’s ministry is because there is such a healthy balance between prophetic wisdom and humility. Our Life in the Spirit retreat with Jeremy this year was such a gift to our church. I would highly recommend this to anyone.”
Rev. Jeremy Cook
“As Jeremy and Carmen led our church community in a Holy Spirit Encounter weekend, it was evident from beginning to end that they had prepared themselves to be deeply engaged with us. They were in tune to our specific context, community and the individuals present. Their kindness and care to us came through in every encounter and conversation with them; through every prophetic word they were led to share or prayer they prayed over us. They were all in with us for those few days and the Holy Spirit flowed through them to us. It was very meaningful to have them work with our leadership team ahead of time to discern what content to share during the weekend. Each session was well crafted and delivered with clarity and variety as Jeremy and Carmen shared the leading and teaching of different topics. The weekend was filled with a mix of both teaching and practice as we learned together and experienced the Holy Spirit together. It would be our joy to work with Jeremy and Carmen again in the future and have them lead us in a Holy Spirit Encounter Weekend.”
Pastor Kimberly McIlroy
“I carry with me a deep appreciation for Jeremy and Carmen Kinniburgh. I’ve known them for a long time with roots going back to the 1990’s. There’s been plenty of friendship, mentoring and coaching that has flowed both ways throughout the years we’ve know each other. I have watched as they have grown in Christ, stewarded their calling, exercised and developed their spiritual gifts and given themselves selflessly to serving and loving other people. Whether it has been with those who don’t know Christ, those who do and those who are in significant roles of leadership, Carmen and Jeremy have excelled in their influence of those around them. From children to youth to young adults to adults and seniors, they have shepherded and influenced those around them. I’m excited about their future and look forward to “reading” what this next chapter of their lives is going to contain."
Rev. Matt Boda