Special Forces Updates

In 1997 the team came to West Meadows Baptist Church and Academy for the first time. Since that time we have had the privilege of coming here several times. Pastor Bruce Armstrong has been faithful serving the Lord on the outskirts of Jacksonville and has become a good friend over these years. There were quite a few new students at … Read More

I believe the first time we came to Tabernacle Baptist Church was in 2000. Each time we have had wonderful opportunities of ministry. Pastor Steve Ware has a heart for the teens in his school. We caught immediately that there were several new students and Pastor Ware was burdened for them. The team took advantage of some great recruiting opportunities … Read More

This is the second time the team has been to Gospel Baptist Church to conduct the War of Special Forces. The first time was in 2006. The team also first came to this church and conducted The War in 1996. The church is aptly named – Gospel Baptist Church. They really take the getting of the Gospel to their community … Read More

Minutemen Ministries has grown to love Westwood Christian School and its staff over the years we have had the privilege to go there. Our first visit was in 1997 and including this year the team has been here 7 times. In 1997, the Army Rangers won and in 2007 the Marine Recon won. However, the other 5 times the Navy … Read More

The third ever War of Special Forces was conducted in 1996 in Sumter, SC. The Lord met with us that week and it was a memorable week. Recently, we met a Marine in a church in VA who told us that God changed the direction of his life that week! It was an encouragement to hear of a changed life … Read More

This is the first time the team has ever been to New Life Baptist Church in Clinton, NC. It happened to be at the time pecans were falling off of the trees in the front yard of the church. The weather was affected some by Hurricane Sandy the first few days, but the Lord gave us a great week! It … Read More

In 1982 Doug Wright, who now is the pastor of Keystone Baptist Church in Berryville, VA, traveled on one of the early Minutemen Evangelistic Teams.  Although the years have past, Pastor Wright is still a Minuteman.  It was good to labor with him again.  The team was last here in 2009. We were thrilled to have several saved this week.  Five … Read More

In 1992 the MET visited Faith Baptist Church for the first time.  That was one of the few times we had The War in the snow!  In 2005 the team conducted our first War of Special Forces in Morgantown.  This was our second visit to conduct “Special Forces” at Faith Baptist Church.  In 2005 the school was only through the 8th … Read More

Fredericksburg, VA is known for its history.  This week, I trust, more history was made, but this time in the spiritual realm.  The week culminated in a wonderful testimony service and invitation on Friday evening.  I think we had about 45 minutes to an hour of testimonies.  Several young people either got saved or right with the Lord as a result … Read More

Pastor James Woods is a man of vision with a heart for souls. He is 85 and still going strong. While we were here one of his good preacher friends, Jack Greene passed away. Brother Greene was brother to the well known radio preacher, Oliver Greene. It was a sad time for our friends and as a result we did … Read More