Pastor Stephen Ashmore has been the pastor at Victory Baptist Church now for a couple of years. I had worked with Brother Ashmore years ago when he was a youth pastor in Georgia. It was great to work with him again and see what God is doing there. The staff had a heart for the students in the school, and … Read More
Special Forces – Miami, FL
We have been coming to Westwood Christian School now for over 20 years. What a joy to once again work with the staff down in Miami. Many of them have been there for years and it is a delight to see them and conduct the War of Special Forces together. This time they introduced me to Cuban coffee and a … Read More
Special Forces – Englewood, FL
Pastor John Boutchia came to Calvary Baptist Church a few years ago. Previously I have been with Brother Boutchia several times when we went to Gospel Baptist in Bonita Springs. The church has really grown under his leadership, and it was a thrill to work with the folks there. There were many who came out each night to help. There … Read More
Special Forces – Sumter, SC
Sumter Christian School was the second school to have War of Special Forces on our very first tour in 1996. The Lord encouraged our hearts during that week for what He could do in a Christian school. On a previous visit, someone at the SCS told me that they had run across a man who testified as to being saved … Read More
Special Forces – West Columbia, SC
When I was in elementary school, I observed God move in a mighty way in our church’s youth group. Right in the middle of the unusual work of God was Bill Egerdahl. He was on fire for God, and I have never forgotten his zeal for the Lord. Pastor Bill now is the pastor of Grace Baptist Church in West … Read More
Special Forces – Frederick, MD
Dr. Kent Ramler is the pastor of People’s Baptist Church in Frederick, MD. I remember when Kent was in high school, and I was his youth pastor for a short time. Kent has since gotten his doctorate, taught college courses, and been in pastoral work in two churches. It is always a blessing to work with Pastor Ramler. I will … Read More
Special Forces – Salisbury, MD
You would have to see the Outback to believe it. It is the ultimate teen room at Faith Baptist Church in Salisbury. The room was created by veteran youth pastor Tim Binkley. It has blinking lights, stop signs, a coffee shop and much more! We were here three years ago, and this time arrived for our second War of Special … Read More
Special Forces – Edinburg, VA
In 2003, the team came to Valley Baptist Church for the first time. Actually, we were fleeing Hurricane Isabel. To make a long story short, the pastor asked us to do the War of Special Forces there. It was a great week, and we have been coming back ever since that time! Now the youth pastor is the pastor of … Read More
Special Forces – Beaver, WV
It was 1997 the very first time the War of Special Forces came to Victory Baptist Academy in Beaver, WV. That was 21 years ago! Pastor Rollan Roberts is still here. We are thankful for him and the good folks that work with him. We arrived in Beaver after the Sunday evening service. This is the first time I remember … Read More
Special Forces – Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs is between Fort Myers and Naples. Gospel Baptist Church is a lighthouse in this community. In fact, their name describes them. They are all about the Gospel! Pastor Lytell loves the Lord and the Gospel, and leads the church to have a Gospel burden for their community. It is always a joy to join them for the week! … Read More