Minutemen Ministries

Special Forces Updates

The War of Special Forces | Lewisburg, WV | November 10-15, 2024

A couple of years ago, our team had the privilege of coming to Lewisburg Baptist Church in Lewisburg, WV for the first time. We had a wonderful week and were glad to return this year. We are thankful for the

by Jim Van Gelderen

February 6, 2025

Special Forces Updates

The War of Special Forces | Sumter, SC | November 3-8, 2024

Sumter Bible Church is the third church/school that our team conducted the War of Special Forces back in the mid-1990s. We have come regularly since that time. Pastor Ron Davis has been a part of the ministry there every time

by Jim Van Gelderen

December 30, 2024

Special Forces Updates

The War of Special Forces | Matthew’s, NC | October 27 - November 1, 2024

Over forty years ago I graduated from college. Pastor Ron Allen, the pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Matthews, was in my graduating class. It is wonderful to be able to come back and labor with him for a week

by Jim Van Gelderen

November 20, 2024

Special Forces Updates

The War of Special Forces | Urbana, OH | October 13-18, 2024

Several years ago I was at a camp in Indiana and met Pastor Aaron Samples. I could immediately tell he and I had a lot of things in common. I guess you could say we had kindred spirits! As a

by Jim Van Gelderen

November 12, 2024

Special Forces Updates

The War of Special Forces | Edinburg, VA | September 22-27, 2024

In 2003, our team found refuge at Valley Baptist Church in Edinburg, VA attempting to escape Hurricane Isobel. As a result of the storm, our next week was cancelled and Pastor Jim Bailey, who is now with the Lord, asked

by Jim Van Gelderen

November 6, 2024

Special Forces Updates

The War of Special Forces | Fairfax, VA | September 15-20, 2024

In 2021, our team had the privilege of coming to Fairfax Baptist Temple for the first time! Pastor Todd Abbey is doing a great job there and is assembling a wonderful staff. This year, we had another blessed week. We

by Jim Van Gelderen

November 4, 2024

Minutemen Ministries is an organization devoted to reach the world's youth for Christ by assisting local churches.

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For over 30 years, our ministry has reached thousands of young people with the gospel through local church evangelistic events and revival campaigns.

Evangelism + Church + Spring

The War is a three-night competition led by Bobby Bosler and his team, who partner with local churches in evangelistic outreach during each Spring Semester.

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Revival + Evangelism + School

Special Forces is a week-long competition led by Jim Van Gelderen and his team, who partner with Christian Schools in revival inreach and evangelistic outreach.

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Evangelism + Church + Summer

The Cola Clash is a three-night competition led by Bobby Bosler and his team from BCM, who partner with local churches in evangelistic outreach during each Summer.

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Conference + Competition + Fall

The Cola Clash+ is a two and a half day youth summit held each Fall in Menomonee Falls, WI that combines four-team competition with inspiring, revival preaching.

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We also believe God is raising up a generation of young people who are committed to total surrender to God and total dependence on His power to reach the world for Christ.