Special Forces Updates

For years now our team has had the privilege of ministering with the War of Special Forces at Tabernacle Baptist Church and Heritage Prep HS.  Pastor Steve Ware has been a blessing with which to minister and this time was no exception.  Years ago Pastor Ware’s daughter was in the school and thus in the War of Special Forces.  Now … Read More

Last year the Lord opened the door for our team to come to Heritage Baptist Church in Arcadia, FL for the first time.  I had met the pastor, David Bedell, years ago when our family was on vacation in Florida.  This year the Lord worked it out for the team to return. The first blessing when we arrived was hearing … Read More

This is the third time our team has been at Faith Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL.  Each time was have appreciated the support and enthusiasm of the leadership about our being there. The first night of the War of Special Forces we had a smaller crowd than anticipated, but when I gave the invitation for salvation, two young men … Read More

It is always a blessing to be with Pastor Pirt and the folks at Westgate Baptist Church in Tampa, FL.  I believe our first visit was in 2007.  Every two years we have considered it a privilege to return. On Wednesday night we were encouraged with several decisions.  One tall teenager came out of the counselling room and hugged a … Read More

Years ago, I remember coming to Central Baptist Church while travelling on a college ensemble.  I remember the church well and have had the privilege of coming back to preach several times.  Last time I came for a revival meeting in 2010.  This year we had a revival meeting combined with an adapted War of Special Forces. During the revival … Read More

Years ago my father was a pastor in Miami, FL.  As I remember, he has some part in helping a church get started named First Baptist Church of Westwood Lake.  That church started a Christian school over 50 years ago.  Our team has had the privilege many times to come to this school.  This year was a wonderful time of … Read More

This is the second time we have been to Faith Baptist in Canoga Park.  It was a blessing to labor with the folks there.  Pastor Tim Rasmussen is the pastor and also the son of the pastor, Roland Rasmussen, that initially built the ministry.  He is doing a great job and I enjoyed laboring with him and his staff again.  … Read More

This was our first visit to Lighthouse Baptist Church in La Verne, CA.  The church was packed for Sunday morning and full Sunday evening.  The spirit of the people was encouraging.  I think all of us were looking forward to a great week! The young people who came during the school (home school and Christian school) were very responsive.  Several … Read More

God has given Northwest Valley Baptist Church a beautiful piece of property.  It sits right at the foot of a small hill that is filled with desert vegetation including several beautiful saguaro cacti.  Add to that the wonderful weather in November and you can imagine the great setting for a great week. The teens in this youth group are a … Read More

I had been telling our team for a while how beautiful Mount Rainer was in Washington State.  The mountain is easily seen on a clear day from Galilee Baptist Church in Kent, WA.  The amazing thing was that we never saw it in seven days of being there!  It was either overcast, raining or clouds covered the mountain.  Thankfully, the … Read More