Special Forces Updates

Years ago, as a young preacher, I came to Eagle Heights Baptist Church to preach in chapel.  That is when I met Pastor Bob Franseen.  At that time he was the school principal.  Since that time he has become the Pastor.  It was a blessing to be with Brother Franseen again.  He is doing a great job there. There were … Read More

In 2009 the War of Special Forces was last at Heritage Baptist Church in Cordova, TN.  Heritage Baptist is the church in the Memphis area that used to be called Thrifthaven Baptist Church.  My father was helping this church in 1997 when the Lord called him home.  Pastor Rich Sevilla came to pastor this church shortly thereafter.  My father had … Read More

Four years ago our team came to Cornerstone Baptist Church and Christian School to conduct the War of Special Forces.  I remember that the evening rallies had a good number of area teens attend.  This year was no exception.  Again, a good number of teens from the community came each night.  But that was not the only blessing.  We also … Read More

When I was an upper elementary student, there was a move of God among our youth group at my home church, the Marquette Manor Baptist Church in Downers Grove, IL.  Many in that youth group had a fervent heart for souls and love for the Lord’s work.  Watching this revival challenged me that this is the way a youth group … Read More

Last year the team had the privilege of coming to New Life Baptist Church in Clinton, NC for the first time. Normally we do not have the opportunity to come back a year later, but it worked out for the team to return this fall. Last year was a couple of weeks later in the fall and my daughters spent … Read More

In 1997, the War of Special Forces came for the very first time to Heritage Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA.  Since that time we have had the privilege to return periodically.  Over these years, we have watched the church build some beautiful buildings, but more than that, we have seen the church and school grow.  The staff there is always … Read More

Pastor Dana Cline and I were on the same hall monitor crew some 30 years plus ago.  In 2010 we had the privilege of coming to the church he pastors to conduct the War of Special Forces.  This year we returned and had a wonderful time. The students were a great bunch with which to work.  The Navy Seals and … Read More

Beth Haven Baptist Church is located in a rural area in the Greenville, MI area.  Pastor Crowell has faithfully served there for years.  His father was pastor before him.  It is an exciting church and souls are a focus of the ministry.  It is also an easy place to preach.  Folks eagerly hear the preaching of the Word. In 2004 … Read More

In 1994 our team came for the first time to Midland, Michigan to Calvary Baptist Church.  We had a high night of 190 that year with over 240 teens attending.  Although we did not hit those numbers we did have a high night of 114 and a total attendance of around 145. The Christian school has grown since we were … Read More

Des Plaines, IL is right near O’Hare airport. Since I grew up in the Chicago area, I have known of Brentwood Baptist in Des Plaines for many years, but I have never been here until this week. Pastor Hines has been at this church for 50 years. Now Pastor Daryl York is pastor and is doing a fine job. I … Read More