When I was in elementary school, I observed God move in a mighty way in our church’s youth group. Right in the middle of the unusual work of God was Bill Egerdahl. He was on fire for God, and I have never forgotten his zeal for the Lord. Pastor Bill now is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church in West … Read More
Special Forces – Frederick, MD
Dr. Kent Ramler is the pastor of People’s Baptist Church in Frederick, MD. I remember when Kent was in high school, and I was his youth pastor for a short time. Kent has since gotten his doctorate, taught college courses, and been in pastoral work in two churches. It is always a blessing to work with Pastor Ramler. I will … Read More
Special Forces – Salisbury, MD
You would have to see the Outback to believe it. It is the ultimate teen room at Faith Baptist Church in Salisbury. The room was created by veteran youth pastor Tim Binkley. It has blinking lights, stop signs, a coffee shop and much more! We were here three years ago, and this time arrived for our second War of Special … Read More
Special Forces – Edinburg, VA
In 2003, the team came to Valley Baptist Church for the first time. Actually, we were fleeing Hurricane Isabel. To make a long story short, the pastor asked us to do the War of Special Forces there. It was a great week, and we have been coming back ever since that time! Now the youth pastor is the pastor of … Read More
Special Forces – Beaver, WV
It was 1997 the very first time the War of Special Forces came to Victory Baptist Academy in Beaver, WV. That was 21 years ago! Pastor Rollan Roberts is still here. We are thankful for him and the good folks that work with him. We arrived in Beaver after the Sunday evening service. This is the first time I remember … Read More
Special Forces – Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs is between Fort Myers and Naples. Gospel Baptist Church is a lighthouse in this community. In fact, their name describes them. They are all about the Gospel! Pastor Lytell loves the Lord and the Gospel, and leads the church to have a Gospel burden for their community. It is always a joy to join them for the week! … Read More
Special Forces – Fort Walton Beach, FL
We enjoy coming to Calvary Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach pastored by Mark Stevens every two years! Each week has been a blessing, and this time was no exception. This year, we arrived a day early and went out on the water. The highlight was watching several dolphins. They are quite the creation of God! Paul, the Navy Seals … Read More
Special Forces – Glendale, AZ
The sunsets in Phoenix, AZ can be spectacular! That is one of many things that I love about our visit to Northwest Valley Baptist Church. Another (and a bigger) reason is the church itself. We love working with their pastoral staff and people during the week of Special Forces. The week started on Sunday morning with Pastor Schaal preaching a … Read More
Special Forces – Corona, CA
Corona, California is a town right near some mountains in the LA area. This is the first time the team has had the privilege of being here. Pastor Shanks is a good preacher, and the team enjoyed his preaching on Sunday morning. The week was a great week, and the teens in the school were a great bunch of kids. … Read More
Special Forces – Long Beach, CA
The first time War of Special Forces came to First Baptist of Long Beach was in 2011. This year was our second visit. The principal, Tim Egge, was there in 2011. It was great to work with him again! We had one rally night this week instead of three. There were 11 teens who were saved in the invitation. One … Read More