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
Special Forces Week #7 West Columbia, SC
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
Special Forces Week #6 Clinton, NC
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
Special Forces Week #5 – Woodbridge, VA
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
Special Forces Week #4 West Seneca, NY
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
Special Forces Week #3 Sheridan, MI
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
Special Forces Week #2 Midland, MI
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
Special Forces Week #1 Des Plaines, IL
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
Special Forces Week #10 – Yonkers, NY
This is the fourth time the team has been to Hudson View Baptist Church in Yonkers, NY. Yonkers is just north of the Bronx in New York City. As the name suggests you can stand on the front porch and see the Hudson River. Although we enjoyed the week immensely, we missed Pastor Bill Dierking who was the pastor the … Read More
Special Forces Week #9 – Mt. Pleasant, PA
In the fall of 1978 I arrived at the Christian college to which the Lord had led me. In the room next to me was Rick Fox. Rick has faithfully served the Lord as a pastor for most of the years since college. It was good once again to minister with him and his wife. They have served the Lord … Read More