First Baptist Church of Lady Lake and their pastor, Paul Harsh, are no strangers to The War; they hosted the team several times in the 90’s when Frank Bailey led the team. Lady Lake is an unusual community, located immediately outside one of the largest retirement communities in the country, The Villages. There are literally senior citizens and golf carts everywhere. Though The … Read More
The War Week #8 – Tomah, WI
I love Tomah Baptist Church. Over the years, I have spoken there several times and every time the services are full of liberty and freedom. This week of The War was no exception. The team did an excellent job saturating the teens of Tomah with news about The War. On Wednesday night, we had gorgeous weather and a good crowd. … Read More
The War Week #7 – Runnells, IA
Adelphi Calvary Baptist Church is a wonderful church with a heartbeat for revival and a real vibrant relationship with the Lord. Pastor VanderHart and his family have done a phenomenal job leading their people to pray fervently and work diligently. The church is situated about 20 minutes outside of Des Moines, IA in the small farming community of Runnells, IA. … Read More
The War Week #6 – Decatur, IL
Praise the Lord for a good week at East Park Baptist Church in Decatur, IL. As we arrived, we found that Pastor Merkle and Pastor Banman were asking the Lord for 50 young people to attend and a handful to really solidly disciple afterwards. God blessed the meeting and began answering prayer. One young man had been attending East Park … Read More
The War Week #5 – Hampton, GA
During our training week at the beginning of the summer, I explain to my team everything that needs to be done in a week. There is setup, recruiting, prayer, phone calling, fellowship, meals, and the actual War nights. Then I explain to them what goes into our week in Hampton each summer. It has been dubbed our “Suicide Week.” During … Read More
Family Feud – Hilton Head Island, SC
What a great week in Hilton Head Island, SC! Pastor Scott Barber had called me a while ago and asked if we could do something a little unique. He wanted to do a week long “Family VBS” called a Family Feud. The idea was that individuals of every age could come, enjoy a meal, compete in non-athletic competition, and hear … Read More
The War Week #3 – New Concord, OH
Praise the Lord for a great week with Pastor Michael De Leon and Lighthouse Baptist Church. Our week was definitely an exciting one! The War had been to Lighthouse back in the 90’s and had a stellar turnout. In fact, an unusual number of people in the community still remember The War. We were anticipating a good week. On our … Read More
The War Week #2 – Creedmoor, NC
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, … Read More
The War Week #1 – Georgetown, KY
The War was privileged to join with Bluegrass Baptist Church for a week of an intense battle for souls. Bluegrass Baptist is a 5 year old church-plant with two men who know how to walk with God and run a church. Both Pastor Kyle Fannin and Pastor Brian Fulcher are men of faith who are doing an incredible work for … Read More
The War Week #8 – Chesapeake, VA
The good folks at Good News Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA are no stranger to The War. They have hosted the team a number of times in the past. Their Assistant Pastor, Mike Ascher, traveled with The War its first year as a college team decades ago. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Taylor, has organized The War so many times, sometimes … Read More