War of Special Forces | Martinsville, IN | August 18-23, 2024

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

This was the second time the Minutemen Evangelistic Team had the opportunity to come to Martinsville Baptist Tabernacle and Tabernacle Christian School in Martinsville, IN. My son in law, Judson, and my daughter, Janna Faith, work with the youth here now. It was a blessing to work with them and the Foersters, who were the youth directors when the team … Read More

War of Special Forces | Bonita Springs, FL | December 4-8, 2023

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Southwestern Florida is beautiful especially this time of year. We always love coming to Gospel Baptist Church, not just because it is Florida, but because GBC is vibrant and moving forward! It has been a few years since we were here. The youth pastor is Thomas Swett. He traveled with Evangelist John Pound a couple of years ago with the … Read More

War of Special Forces | Wilton, CA | October 23-27, 2023

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Years ago our team had the privilege of coming to Wilton Christian School with the War of Special Forces. Since that time, we have had the privilege of coming back many times. It was great to work with Peter Lovelace and the faculty/staff. The Lord worked in so many ways. It really was a very encouraging week! Several students in … Read More

War of Special Forces | Hollister, CA | October 16-20, 2023

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

For years I have known about Calvary Baptist Church in Hollister, CA, but had never been there. Even though the church is in between pastors, it worked out for the team to come and conduct the War of Special Forces here. There were definitely some encouraging things that happened during the week!  One of the girls on the Seal team … Read More