To Whom It May Concern:

I write this letter having complete knowledge of Reverend Koscielski’s legal battles, past convictions, and probation.

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I am writing to endorse Reverend Matthew Koscielski. For the last 2 years at the Church of Learning, I have been a Vice President and a minister. I hope my perspective will be helpful to you as you evaluate Rev. Koscielski’s case.

My first contact with Rev. Koscielski was in May, 2004. It was during this time I started my employment with Hunkes Transfer Inc, where Rev. Koscielski had been a highly regarded employee for some years. During my time at this company I was familiar with Koscielski as being not only a truck driver but the company’s Highway Watch instructor. His creative ideas for presentations and activities were inventive and entertaining; they were also extremely effective. In May, 2007 I left the employment of this company but stayed close with Koscielski.

During the time I have known Rev. Koscielski he has distinguished himself as a conscientious and energetic pioneer in the field of ministry and the teachings of the Lord. I have enormous respect for his ministry and his leadership skills, and have been pleased to work with him on many occasions.

Reverend Koscielski, despite not knowing me well, invited me into his home during a time of extreme financial difficulty. I resided with him for a term of four months. During this time I was fully aware of Koscielski’s past and never witnessed him maliciously violate any terms of his probation. He was very conscientious of meetings with his probation officer. He had been very forthcoming with this officer; continually providing him with materials regarding church matters.

It was only when the temporary officer was assigned that legal matters arose. This officer insisted that Reverend Koscielski cease his work as a minister. This was in my opinion a repugnant request and a violation of Koscielski’s rights. Several things were called into question by this officer including some services offered by the church. These services included, but are not limited to: Weddings, Blessings, Baptisms, and Counseling.

During my time with the Church of Learning I was present at more then one of Koscielski’s ceremonies, mainly to take photographs. Through my duties I was able to observe him perform as a minister. His conducts during these ceremonies were professional and exemplary. Additionally he had assisted me with a ceremony, in which I officiated, and displayed conduct none other than the aforementioned.

While the church does offer blessings, baptisms, and counseling none of these mentioned services have ever been performed simply because there was no demand for them. The site clearly displays a disclaimer that counseling is in no way medical. All counseling was intended to be spiritual in nature. There is no evidence to suggest that Reverend Koscielski would have performed these services if they had indeed been requested. As a minister for the church I would have been just as likely to perform these services and it had been agreed upon between Koscielski and myself that I perform these ceremonies if requested because of the legal implications brought by the temporary probation officer.

Koscielski promptly posted his criminal history on the Church of Learning website after the officer requested he disclose it. In addition an official form was produced for the purpose of client notification.

Even though Koscielski had adhered to the demands of the probation officer they continued to pursue the cease and desist order. They requested this regardless of the fact that he had never participated in the alleged activities (Blessings, Baptisms, and Counseling etc.). He was involved in performing wedding ceremonies and all of his clientele were satisfied as evidenced by the portion of the Church of Learning website which allows the client to review the services provided.

It is true that Rev. Koscielski and I have obtained our ordination from internet ministries. This should be considered irrelevant as these ministries are completely legal. I dare to quote the United States Constitution by referring to “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”. All persons are born with the power to bring the word of the Lord. Ordination is but a legal avenue to be recognized. It is Koscielski’s right to pursue his ministry and this attack is clearly nothing more then a blatant attempt to undermine that right.

I have personal knowledge of Reverend Matthew Koscielski’s morality and values and know that he would never pose a threat to anyone. To take away this persons ability to practice in worship and the joy of the Lord is nothing short of criminal. I think that it is best that you take a moment to look at what you are doing and ask yourself if this is right? Is this what America stands for now? I certainly hope not.


In Christ's Service,


Pastor Brad Frieler
May 27, 2008