I have been knowing Perry Stone personally for about 10 years and live about 1 mile from Voice Of Evangelism. His son was in our Children's Ministry and worked there after he graduated to the youth Ministry. I have been helping Scott Ratcliff build sets and props for Perry for a number of years and since Scott left to start his own business, I basically build all of Perry's props now (and no, I'm not an employee or on the payroll). Since the first time I walked into VOE, everyone without exception has treated me with nothing but dignity and respect and made me feel like family. When they call me in and explain what they want as far as props or sets, they always ask me if I need any money and before I can get out the door, Charlie Ellis, Perry's right hand man, will have asked me at least once, twice and sometimes three times, "Are you sure that's enough money?" Voe has always taken care of their vendors and has always written me a check for my services BEFORE I leave the building. I have NEVER worked for anyone who is so honest and concerned about taking care of others. I can call Charlie or Darla, Charlie's assistant, and ask about some resources needed for something I am studying or interested in, and they have always provided teaching tapes or DVD's or anything else else I need without hesitation. I have been spending time with and observing Perry for years and can assure you that he is the same on and off camera. Now some of the things that he says in his sermons may leave you with a question mark over your head on occasion, but the man knows an incredible amount of Rabbi's, Jewish historians, Jewish heads of State, has done thousands upon thousands of hours of study and research and incorporates Jewish tradition and teachings, and speculation- which is always an element of what has to be done with Prophecy because the facts are hidden until the actual time comes for God to reveal the Truth. BUT- Perry has the knowledge and background needed in order to give some amazing "what if" speculation. Add all of this to a well grounded knowledge of the Bible and you have a great mixture for "Food for thought" which is what his teaching is all about ( of course this food for thought is meant to get people curious about what the Bible says and bringing people to Salvation). Perry never says that what you are about to hear is without a doubt the Truth, the Whole Truth and nothing but the Truth. It is, however, the Truth blended with a lot of thought and knowledge and research that points us in the right Prophetic direction that can and will be altered as God sheds more light on that particular subject. Perry's teachings and insight has on more than one occasion opened my eyes to deeper and richer things in the Scripture. Perry is not perfect and is a sinner saved by Grace as we all are, and I would be the first to blow the whistle if I knew anything hypocritical about him or VOE, but I can assure you that this is one man and Ministry that I have a ton of respect for can give a firsthand account of!