Special Forces Week #3 – Fort Pierce, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

This is the second visit to Faith Baptist Church and School in Fort Pierce, FL. The first visit was in 2011. Mr. Scott Birt is the principal there. Over the years I have had the privilege of being in some of the schools in which he has ministered. It was good to be with him again. He is doing a … Read More

Special Forces Week #2 – Land O’ Lakes, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

In 1990 our team was in Spanish Fort, AL and conducted The War in a small church in that area. Besides having a great week, we also met Dave Nichols, who at that time was a student in college. Since that time we have been with Dave several times when he was a principal in Stuart, FL. A few years … Read More

Special Forces Week #1 – Jacksonville, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

In 1997 the team came to West Meadows Baptist Church and Academy for the first time. Since that time we have had the privilege of coming here several times. Pastor Bruce Armstrong has been faithful serving the Lord on the outskirts of Jacksonville and has become a good friend over these years. There were quite a few new students at … Read More

UPDATE: Minutemen Headquarters Project

Jim Van GelderenMinutemen Headquarters

On December 19, 2012, Minutemen Ministries submitted rezoning for the Colony Motel. Rezoning should not be a problem, but we do ask for your prayers in this regard. A decision will be made before our purchase date of March 31, 2013. If you would like to give to the Minutemen Ministries’ Headquarters project before the new year, you could use … Read More

Special Forces Week #11 – Orlando, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

I believe the first time we came to Tabernacle Baptist Church was in 2000. Each time we have had wonderful opportunities of ministry. Pastor Steve Ware has a heart for the teens in his school. We caught immediately that there were several new students and Pastor Ware was burdened for them. The team took advantage of some great recruiting opportunities … Read More

Special Forces Week #10 – Bonita Springs, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

This is the second time the team has been to Gospel Baptist Church to conduct the War of Special Forces. The first time was in 2006. The team also first came to this church and conducted The War in 1996. The church is aptly named – Gospel Baptist Church. They really take the getting of the Gospel to their community … Read More

Special Forces Week #9 – Miami, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Minutemen Ministries has grown to love Westwood Christian School and its staff over the years we have had the privilege to go there. Our first visit was in 1997 and including this year the team has been here 7 times. In 1997, the Army Rangers won and in 2007 the Marine Recon won. However, the other 5 times the Navy … Read More

Special Forces Week #8 – Sumter, SC

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

The third ever War of Special Forces was conducted in 1996 in Sumter, SC. The Lord met with us that week and it was a memorable week. Recently, we met a Marine in a church in VA who told us that God changed the direction of his life that week! It was an encouragement to hear of a changed life … Read More

Special Forces Week #7 – Clinton, NC

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

This is the first time the team has ever been to New Life Baptist Church in Clinton, NC. It happened to be at the time pecans were falling off of the trees in the front yard of the church. The weather was affected some by Hurricane Sandy the first few days, but the Lord gave us a great week! It … Read More

Minutemen Headquarters Project

Jim Van GelderenMinutemen Headquarters

We at Minutemen Ministries have been praying for a while now about the need for a Minutemen Headquarters.  With four teams storage is now a major problem.  Plus all of the evangelists that travel with our ministry need a place to call home when they are back in town.  We also need a place to train and house our teams … Read More