Special Forces Week #8 Decatur, AL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Four years ago our team came to Cornerstone Baptist Church and Christian School to conduct the War of Special Forces.  I remember that the evening rallies had a good number of area teens attend.  This year was no exception.  Again, a good number of teens from the community came each night.  But that was not the only blessing.  We also … Read More

Special Forces Week #7 West Columbia, SC

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

When I was an upper elementary student, there was a move of God among our youth group at my home church, the Marquette Manor Baptist Church in Downers Grove, IL.  Many in that youth group had a fervent heart for souls and love for the Lord’s work.  Watching this revival challenged me that this is the way a youth group … Read More

Special Forces Week #6 Clinton, NC

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Last year the team had the privilege of coming to New Life Baptist Church in Clinton, NC for the first time. Normally we do not have the opportunity to come back a year later, but it worked out for the team to return this fall. Last year was a couple of weeks later in the fall and my daughters spent … Read More

Special Forces Week #5 – Woodbridge, VA

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

In 1997, the War of Special Forces came for the very first time to Heritage Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA.  Since that time we have had the privilege to return periodically.  Over these years, we have watched the church build some beautiful buildings, but more than that, we have seen the church and school grow.  The staff there is always … Read More

Special Forces Week #4 West Seneca, NY

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Pastor Dana Cline and I were on the same hall monitor crew some 30 years plus ago.  In 2010 we had the privilege of coming to the church he pastors to conduct the War of Special Forces.  This year we returned and had a wonderful time. The students were a great bunch with which to work.  The Navy Seals and … Read More

Real Character Week #4 – Fort Scott, KS

Mike FisherReal Character Updates

We truly had an encouraging week in the Fort Scott/ Uniontown area. The Lord gave us the opportunity to conduct our program in Uniontown Jr./ Sr. High School. The school took to the program. Our high night was 80+. We had around 25 teens ask the Lord to save them. On Sunday during the prayer meeting God was working on the hearts … Read More

Fizz Feud Week #3 – Muncie, IN

Mike FisherFizz Feud Updates

This was our second time at Temple Baptist Church in Muncie, IN. The Lord allowed us to get into two lunchrooms and recruit teenagers for an event at the church. There seems to be an open door into one of these schools in the future. We had a good number out for the night time rallies and many teenagers made … Read More

Real Character Week #2 – Linton, IN

Mike FisherReal Character Updates

It sure was good to be back in Linton/Stockton High School in Linton, IN. The school contains around 344 students from 9th grade thru 12th and is always exciting to be in during the day. We had the opportunity to join the town in watching their football team play in a tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. We had … Read More

Special Forces Week #3 Sheridan, MI

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Beth Haven Baptist Church is located in a rural area in the Greenville, MI area.  Pastor Crowell has faithfully served there for years.  His father was pastor before him.  It is an exciting church and souls are a focus of the ministry.  It is also an easy place to preach.  Folks eagerly hear the preaching of the Word. In 2004 … Read More

Special Forces Week #2 Midland, MI

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

In 1994 our team came for the first time to Midland, Michigan to Calvary Baptist Church.  We had a high night of 190 that year with over 240 teens attending.  Although we did not hit those numbers we did have a high night of 114 and a total attendance of around 145. The Christian school has grown since we were … Read More