War of Special Forces | Madison, FL | January 23-27, 2023

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

This was the team’s first visit to New Testament Christian School in Madison, FL. The school principal, Shannon Kinsey, had heard about our ministry from someone in their church who had attended one of our meetings a few years back when they were in school at another place in Florida. From the time we arrived, we knew it was a … Read More

Special Forces | Riverview, FL | November 14-18, 2022

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Over the years I have had the privilege to labor at Providence Baptist Church and Christian School. I believe this time was the fourth pastor with whom I have labored. We have always loved coming to Providence, and this time was no exception. It was great to get to know Pastor Mark Duff. I so appreciated his heart and vision … Read More

Special Forces | Lewisburg, WV | November 7-11, 2022

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

In the late 1990s, our team conducted the War of Special Forces at a Christian school in Cramerton, NC. In that school was a young man who is now the principal at Lewisburg Baptist Academy. He was spiritually impacted by that week back in the 90s. He invited the team to his school where he now is principal. We were … Read More

Special Forces | Frederick, MD | October 23-28, 2022

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Some schools have grown as a result of the COVID issues. Frederick Christian Academy is one of those. We come here on a regular basis, and it was good to be back with Pastor Kent Ramler (who grew up at my home church where my dad pastored) and Mr. David Lavoie, the principal. We appreciate their heart for the Lord … Read More

Special Forces | Woodbridge, VA | October 17-21, 2022

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

We love Heritage Baptist Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. We have been going there now for over twenty five years. We have gotten to know the folks there and appreciate their love for the Lord. It was great to meet Pastor Carpenter. He is the new pastor there. We also loved working with Brian and Marianne Kosa. He is the administrator … Read More

Special Forces | Wilton, NY | October 9-14, 2022

Caleb ReedSpecial Forces Updates

We hit upstate New York at the peak of the changing fall foliage. Chilly mornings, warm afternoons, and one rainy War night made for a great week. Though it was a smaller school, the spirit in the student body was wonderful. The week had its unique challenges, but the student body was very ministry minded. We worked together as a … Read More

Special Forces | West Seneca, NY | September 3-7, 2022

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Upstate New York was beautiful this time of year. The leaves were changing and the temperatures were beginning to dip. The Lord gave us some real victories at West Seneca Christian School. Pastor Dana Cline and I were classmates at college, and it was great to labor with him and his staff during the War of Special Forces ministry.   … Read More

Special Forces | Sheridan, MI | September 26-30, 2022

War of Special ForcesSpecial Forces Updates

Beth Haven Baptist Church is out in the country next to a tree farm. I have been visiting this ministry since the early 2000s. Each time the church is alive and moving forward. I love the time with Pastor Crowell and his people. There is always great involvement and support from the people there. This year was no exception! On … Read More