Special Forces Updates

One of the reasons I love coming to Juniata Baptist Church is that we get to connect with some past War of Special Forces “veterans.” The pastor, Del Terpenning, got some things right with the Lord his senior year when the team came to the school. There are others in the area who were a part of one of the … Read More

Over the years my wife and I have had the privilege of coming to Vandalia Baptist Church and Christian School. We have appreciated Pastor Oates and the ministry there. Although Pastor Oates is still there, he has retired and Pastor Ricky Cox is now in leadership as pastor. We have enjoyed getting to know him and his family. Two years … Read More

For several years now, we have had the privilege of coming to Calvary Baptist Church in Greer every two years. Since I lived in Greenville for several years and now have a daughter, son-in-law and grandson there, it is always a blessing to come back to the area. We also love working with Pastor Thomas and the folks there at … Read More

In 1990 I met Dave Nichols in Alabama. I have had the privilege to be with Dave many times over the years. He is the principal at Land O’ Lakes Christian School. We were blessed to have another week there and are grateful for all the Lord did in hearts! Annaleese, the Ranger co-captain, was able to get connected with … Read More

On Wednesday at the local middle school, Polly, the Marine co-captain, recruited a young girl. Polly was unable to get her number, but the young girl came the following night. She got involved in the competitions and listened intently to the gospel message. She responded at the invitation, and Polly had the privilege to lead her to the Lord! Julianna, … Read More

For years we have had the privilege of coming to Tabernacle Baptist Church and Heritage Prep School. We were so encouraged with a good spirit in the student body. It was good to work with Cameron and Jamie Ford. Cameron was saved a few years ago when the team came to Tabernacle. He is now the youth pastor and it … Read More

This was the first time our team has ever had the privilege of going to Eastland Baptist Church and Christian School! It was great to work with Cheston Hurley and his wife. They did a great job preparing for us and working with us all week long! We hit some tough weather for Florida, but the Lord worked in spite … Read More

A couple of years ago, our team had the privilege of coming to Lewisburg Baptist Church in Lewisburg, WV for the first time. We had a wonderful week and were glad to return this year. We are thankful for the leadership at the church and school. We enjoyed working with them and the teens. We trust there will be lasting … Read More

Sumter Bible Church is the third church/school that our team conducted the War of Special Forces back in the mid-1990s. We have come regularly since that time. Pastor Ron Davis has been a part of the ministry there every time we have come. It was great to be with him again and to labor with his dedicated staff. We were … Read More