“I've been impressed with God's determination to bring the association into existence. God has chosen and called sisters from different places to be visible to the next generation”

— Jeanne Kun, Founding President, Bethany Association

 “In every age God has offered to some men and women the gift of living single for the simple joy of knowing and serving him more fully. Our current age is no exception and Bethany Association is a beautiful expression of this ancient gift. As a leader in the Sword of the Spirit I am deeply grateful for the presence of Bethany Association women in our midst to inspire all of us to give more of our self to him who is our all.”

— Dave Hughes, North America Regional Coordinator

 “These women are a sign and witness of the deep and personal love that Jesus Christ has for each of us. And an inspiration of the love the Father wants us to have for him. We are blessed to have them living among us, a sweet aroma of Jesus in our midst.”

— Rosemary Thorton, Senior Woman Leader, Word of Life Community

 “Bethany has been a place where I can rest, where I can be myself, where I can learn, where I can listen to the Lord, where I can just be. I think Bethany is a light in the way of many women among the Sword of the Spirit. "

— Marce Perez, Bethany Associate Affiliate

 “Bethany is the place that we can share the call God has given us and to call one another on to living radically for him. It's a way for us to witness to other sisters that it is possible to live single for the Lord as a member of a local community within the Sword of the Spirit.”

— Sherry Snyder, Current President, Bethany Association

 “I love my sisters in Bethany! Women who have decided to live for God, having a heart like Mary, poised to listen at Jesus’ feet and the trait of Martha who is ready to serve God’s people! A beautiful and concrete expression of “living in the world but not of the world”. I pray that more women in the Sword of the Spirit may discern and heed to live single-hearted for God!”

— Landa Juan, Asian Region, Senior Woman Leader