Domestic (U.S.) Photos & Testimonials

"Thanks for helping us with getting our new vehicle for our ministry use. As a representative for New Tribes Mission I travel a lot on the road and it is nice to have something that will be dependable. You were very kind and efficient in helping us to get this vehicle and it was $1,500.00 cheaper than I could find anywhere else. Keep up the good work. The Lord will not forget your work and labor of love."

- Doug "Tribal" Schaible, NTM Mobilization, Wichita, Kansas

"Looking for a used car ranks with going to the dentist or filing income tax. You made the task enjoyable by finding just the right car for us. You have a knack for understanding our personal and ministry needs, and you quickly identified the right vehicle for us from all the options available. The only down side is: We like the car so much and it runs so good, that it may be a long time before we need you to help us again. But when that time comes, be sure we will look forward working with you. May God bless your ministry for Him."

- Dave Pearce, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Sault, MI

"... thank you again for serving us and the Lord by finding the Mazda5 for us, and for generously working out the arrangements and details. Your staff was more than helpful and kind with the papers. It was fun driving it home, and we expect that it will give us the good kind of service that you have."

- Fred and Maxine Carlson

"... We are highly impressed with your mission. [Your team has] been nothing but professional and helpful ... We are so VERY thankful for your input into the transportation needs of our family. Your team has made finding a new vehicle while stateside an easy matter. Thank you and God bless you. We will continue to 'get the word out' about MATS to folks in South Carolina in need of quality, affordable vehicles for ministry. Thanks for 'going the extra mile' for our family and the work God has called us to."

- Denny Smith, Pioneers

"My family was in need of a new vehicle this year, and my wife and I had done enough research to know exactly what we needed. But we had a tough time finding anything near our location or budget. That same week, a good friend referred us to MATS, and within an hour Josh was assisting us in our Honda-search. A week later we had the exact car we wanted, in our driveway, for a significant lower price than we had found anywhere else. Thanks to Josh Nottingham and all at MATS for their great care!!"

- Charlie Lowell, Jars of Clay

"Working with MATS International was great! We were able to get the car we wanted at the price we wanted! They worked with us to make sure we got everything we wanted in our car, and were patient and took the time that was needed until we found the perfect fit for us! This was much easier (and cheaper!) than if we had gone to a dealer to buy our car! We highly recommend MATS International to anyone!" We absolutely love our new Toyota Highlander!"

-Tim and Karen Safley, NC

"The truck is great and it has power to spare. My wife and I loved driving it from Lancaster Pa. to Cape Breton Nova Scotia. Thanks to the folks at Mats we really appreciate your service. Blessings in Christ."

- Jim Murchison, Pastor, Westminster Bible Presbyterian Church (PCA), Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

"Buying a car from MATS was a great experience. We LOVE our new van! They worked to find exactly what we were looking for and offered excellent advice. We’re telling all of our friends about what a blessing it was to buy a car in this way."

- Darin & Stacy Garton, Oak Creek Community Church, Mishawaka, IN

"Josh, we cannot thank you and your ministry for everything you've done for our family. We feel like you have been such an answer to prayer, and we appreciate all your hard work in helping meet our transportation needs so quickly. You really went the extra mile for us and served us (and essentially our ministry) in a much needed way. Based on our experience we will without hesitation point our family and friends in ministry towards MATS. May you continue to bless others as you've richly blessed us!"

- Cody and Emily Blair, Young Life Staff, Arlington, TX

"We were most satisfied with MATS International with their service to missionaries. While still on the overseas, we contacted MATS and began the process for a search for two vehicles (a full ton truck and fifth wheel trailer) for our furlough and a compact pickup for our twenty year old son who was getting his life set up in the USA. We supplied the information on what kind of vehicles we needed and MATS took care of finding the vehicles in the location where we were located. Once we agreed on a certain vehicle, we would go down to the local auction center to pick it up. MATS even detailed the cars and took care of minor repairs. We were able to get these vehicle considerably cheaper for what we would have paid at a dealership. Thank you, MATS International!"

- Michael D Walmer

"We purchased a Suburban with 37,000 miles at a savings of $3,500 [from the other option we were considering]! It wasn't until we were leaving their office in IN that I noticed that the SUV had a sunroof. I pointed this out to Susan and she said, 'Yeah, I was praying that it would have something extra, more than the Suburban we were going to buy ...' She could sense God smiling on her and her request and she thought to herself, 'Yep, this is it (the sunroof).' "

- C.B. Nagel II, Executive Ministries, Eastmon, MD

"I'm delighted with the car. It's a dream to drive. Thank you very much.
I really appreciate your ministry to me in this."

-Don Codling, Bedford Presbyterian Church

"Getting a car through MATS for our furlough was so easy. We were a little nervous at first (ordering a car over the internet while being thousands of miles away in New Zealand!), but there was really nothing to worry about. We picked our new car up right at LAX when we flew in to the USA. Josh and the team at MATS were friendly and helpful and really prompt at corresponding with us and answering all our questions. The team at MATS are awesome!! We would definitely recommend them to anybody!"

-Bryce & Christy Staveley

"Thanks for all your help. This was a much more pleasant experience than I could have anticipated. This is an unusual and blessed ministry!"

- Amanda Earp, Duke Divinity School Student

"My wife and I were so blown away by how great a car you helped us purchase at such a low price! The Ministry of MATS has helped our family more than we can express by helping us find the car we wanted, at a price lower than imaginable, and with prompt and outstanding service. Thank you also for educating us on the process and walking us through from start to finish is such a smooth fashion. I have never had such a fantastic car-buying experience - no hassle, no hidden costs, no pressure, just great service and caring help to find a car that was better than we had hoped possible. Thanks for all that you have done...we would recommend your Ministry with enthusiasm and confidence."

- Matthew, Lisa, and Annkia Pieters, Proclamation PCA, Bryn Mawr, PA

"The truck buying experience I had with Josh and MATS was outstanding. Even though I am a pastor in NC and MATS is located in Indiana, it was well worth the effort when it came to getting the vehicle I wanted at the right price. MATS saved me thousands when compared to similar vehicles in my area. They are definitely people I found I could trust completely and that means so much in making a major purchase, therefore, I recommend them wholeheartedly and without reservation."

- Pastor David Prather, North Kannapolis Baptist Church

"We wanted to say a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to you for your part in the Lord's providing our family with a larger vehicle. We had done some initial searching for a replacement vehicle after our sixth child had been born and had come to the conclusion that it may not be the Lord's timing yet as the cost just seemed astronomical for what we needed. Our Lord always has a better plan than what we can imagine - Ephesians 3:20-21 reminds us of that.

"Within three days last month, we went from following a random link to you from the missions resource portal Solomons Porch to an initial inquiry via email..., to actually pursuing the purchase of a vehicle thanks to how the Lord provided finances unexpectedly after our initial email inquiry (oh we of little faith). The Lord used you as His faithful servant to be searching and doing the legwork that we could not otherwise do. With six kids - ages 10 and under - the process of hunting for vehicles locally - not to mention within 300 miles of here was just out of the question. Time, energy and sanity were just not available.

"Within two and a half weeks from our initial contact, the Lord used MATS to provide a larger vehicle that our family could use for all of our necessary ministry travels around the states. From what we had found, the closest vehicle comparable, was not only over 150 miles away but was also over $3000 more. Thank you again for the incredible ministry that MATS is providing.; We've encouraged several of our ministry friends to contact you for their next vehicles and will continue to do so."

- David Moore, AIBI Resources

"We're at the end of our furlough time now--we fly out on Tuesday, LORD willing--and we just wanted to take this opportunity to THANK YOU once more for all the time and effort you invested into finding this car for us. It has been such an unmitigated blessing! We traveled many, many miles in it, and it just served our family so nicely!

"You have a very unique ministry that not many people could do. May the LORD continue to bless you as you serve His servants in this way."

- Cary and Lois Green for the entire Greenhouse

"I could not be any happier with the new car that I was able to purchase through MATS International. Josh worked hard to find a car that met my seemingly impossible list of requirements and I am glad that he did! The car is just awesome and we estimate that we saved more than $4000! Thanks MATS!"

- Brian Coday, NNYM Mid Atlantic Regional Coordinator

"Thanks again for helping get us such an awesome car. I still can't believe we got the exact year, exact model, and even the exact color and low mileage that we wanted! And our price was $3800 under NADA retail. In fact, it was $875 under dealer trade-in! This is our first 'new' car since 1995, and we plan to keep our Honda Pilot at least ten years. We want to be good stewards of our supporters' ministry dollars, and MATS has definitely helped us do just that. Thanks again from the Hocker family."

- Jim Hocker, Campus Crusade for Christ Military Ministry, Valor ROTC Ministry

"I appreciate so much all your work to secure my 2005 Expedition! It is a beautiful vehicle that will serve us when transporting people, and especially when we tow our camper.

"Thanks to you...for the vision of this ministry to assist churches and Christian workers with transportation needs. Plainfield Christian has been very pleased with the vehicles we have obtained through MATS. I will take every opportunity to share this program with others and would be glad to provided unsolicited endorsement when asked. Tom, I appreciated you kind, servant spirit."

- David Jefferson, Plainfield Christian Church, Plainfield, Indiana

"I would highly recommend MATS to my ministry friends and fellow Nav staff. They worked hard and very quickly to get me the right kind of vehicle at the right price. I found out I needed a new car on a Monday and within three days MATS purchased a Toyota for me! What would have been a stressful and challenging experience turned into a joy and a blessing as I watched God use MATS to help meet my needs. Their service and expertise was incredible and made the transition to a new vehicle easy and fun."

- Alycia Homeyer, Navigators, Arkansas

"Buying a car through MATS couldn't be any simpler. I love it that I did not have to negotiate with an automobile dealer. Because I knew that MATS would secure for me the best price possible, it freed me up from having to shop around. Within a few days they were able to locate the car we wanted. I train missionaries how to raise their support, and I like being able to suggest vendors that will serve them well. That is why I have recommend MATS to thousands of missionaries over the last 15 years."

- Ellis Goldstein, Campus Crusade for Christ

"I have served in leadership role for 22 years, 8 of those on full time staff. I have rented numerous vans and bought several vehicles personally. My experience with MATS was not only very helpful but almost surprising in how accommodating our agent, Josh, was to us. He worked harder than I ever expected to find the exact vehicle we wanted, found a couple vehicles from which to choose, was honest about the pluses and minuses of each, and offered it to us at a price lower than we expected and were willing to pay. MATS took on our need for a van in a true mission sense of ministry. I highly recommend MATS to anyone needing a vehicle for ministry."

- Mark Moore, Young Life Indianapolis Urban Committee Pike High School Young Life Head Leader