Ministry Updates

Crescencio Diaz is the pastor of the Spanish church, Open Door Baptist Church, in Lemon Grove, CA. I was touched with the burden of him and his people. They have a prayer meeting early each morning at the church. The folks were so supportive of the week. Although they do not have a Christian school, we did have some rally … Read More

Lancaster Baptist Church is a place where there is a soulwinning/discipleship emphasis. It is always a blessing to be there and be a small part of what the Lord is doing. This was our third visit with the War of Special Forces. There is no doubt that folks were praying. I could sense the liberty during the week of ministry. … Read More

Bible Baptist in Terre Haute, IN is on the move! They have just built a building to increase classroom space, and the church was full on Sunday. Pastor Kevin Szwarga is doing a wonderful job. I went to Christian school with his mother and knew his father in my teen years. The faculty and staff of the school was very … Read More

Two years ago, in 2021 the War of Special Forces team had the privilege to go to Mount Pisgah Christian Academy for the first time. Just a few weeks ago, in April of 2023, we had the opportunity to return. It was great to hear Pastor Garvan Walls preach on Sunday morning, and to work with the youth pastor, Doug … Read More

Pastor Ron Allen and I graduated from the same college and the same year. It was great to be at Bible Baptist again and labor with Pastor Allen and his staff. Mr. Brad Parker is the principal of the Christian school, and he and his wife do a great job preparing for the team and assisting us all week long. … Read More

Esther, the Seal co-captain, was out recruiting in a neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon when she found a bunch of teens at a house. The entire family was very welcoming to her invitation. Four young people from that house came to the War night on Wednesday, and it was exciting to see them get plugged in throughout the night. During the … Read More

Firsts can be exciting! So it was for our first War of Special Forces for a home school group at a local church. Our team had a late cancellation, and Patuxent Baptist Church was very gracious to offer us the opportunity to come there and conduct the War of Special Forces for their home school group. We had a good … Read More

It has been a few years since we have had the privilege of being at New Life Baptist Church in Clinton, North Carolina. It was great to be with Pastor Page, his wife, and the good people there again! We were thrilled this year with great attendance. There were around 30 salvation/assurance decisions. God worked in many hearts and lives, … Read More

The team enjoyed being back at Calvary Christian School in Greer. I am not sure where all the teens come from, but the last two times we have been here the crowds have been above what we were expecting. In 2021 we had a high night of 107.  This time, we had a high night of 127, which was a … Read More

A few years ago I had the privilege of speaking on a Sunday at West Orlando Baptist Church in Ocoee, FL. Recently Pastor Barnett asked our team to come and do a youth outreach there. It was their Missions month, so the emphasis for our week was on the mission field of young people. We were thrilled with the number … Read More