In 2017 our team had the privilege of being at Lancaster Baptist School for the first time. When we arrived this year, I had a couple of young men who were students in the school in 2017 tell me that the Lord used that week to be life changing for them. That was such an encouragement! The team went into … Read More
The War of Special Forces | Cortez, CO | August 30-September 4, 2026
In 1960, our family moved to Durango, Colorado. Even though we moved again 6 years later, Colorado has always been a part of my youth. For the first time our team had the privilege of going to Cortez, Colorado which is about an hour away from Durango. It was our first visit to this church and school. There were so … Read More
War of Special Forces | Miami, FL | November 17-21, 2025
I always love coming to Miami! When I was a child, we visited Miami often. This was the town where my dad grew up and pastored his first church. That church helped start another church out west of town. That church is First Baptist Church of Westwood Lakes, which is the host church for Westwood Christian School. It is always … Read More
War of Special Forces | Riverview, FL | November 10-14
Over 30 years ago, we came to Providence Baptist Church for the first time. We have been there many times with several different pastors. It has always been a blessing. We were thrilled to be back with Pastor Mark Duff and the youth pastor Paul Patterson again. The Lord worked in many hearts, and I would say that we saw … Read More
War of Special Forces | Cleveland, TN | November 2 – 7, 2025
This is the first time our team had the privilege of being at Shenandoah Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN. Pastor Gamble was a great blessing to us. His message on “Revival” Sunday morning stirred our hearts. It was great to work with Matt Smith and Dr. Favre again. We were with them at Valley Baptist in Virginia a few years … Read More
War of Special Forces | Frederick, MD | October 20-24, 2025
Pastor Kent Ramler grew up at my home church in the Chicago area. He is now a seasoned pastor and doing a great work in a very challenging area outside our nation’s capital. The week had its challenging aspects, but we were grateful for all the Lord did in hearts. I think you will be encouraged as you read of … Read More
The War of Special Forces | Woodbridge, VA | October 20-24, 2025
Heritage Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA has had the team periodically since 1997. We have many great memories of God working here over the years and this year was no exception. Mr. Brian Kosa has been the principal since that time. It is always great to be with him and the staff there at Heritage. We are thankful for Pastor … Read More
War of Special Forces | West Seneca, NY | October 1-3, 2025
Years ago, I went to Bible College with the present Pastor of First Baptist Church of West Seneca, Pastor Dana Cline! It is always great to be with a classmate from years ago. We had a wonderful week. The team appreciated the great support from the faculty and staff and the good response from the students in the Christian school. … Read More
The War of Special Forces | Sheridan, MI | September 15-19, 2025
The War of Special Forces team began coming to Beth Haven Baptist Church in 2004 and has been coming ever since. We have had some great memories here and this year was no exception. We were thrilled with souls saved and God working in the hearts of the teens in the church and school as well. Ashton, the Seal Captain … Read More
The War of Special Forces | Juniata, MI | September 8-12, 2025
One of the reasons I love coming to Juniata Baptist Church is that we get to connect with some past War of Special Forces “veterans.” The pastor, Del Terpenning, got some things right with the Lord his senior year when the team came to the school. There are others in the area who were a part of one of the … Read More