War of Special Forces | Miami, FL | November 17-21, 2025

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

I always love coming to Miami! When I was a child, we visited Miami often. This was the town where my dad grew up and pastored his first church. That church helped start another church out west of town. That church is First Baptist Church of Westwood Lakes, which is the host church for Westwood Christian School. It is always … Read More

War of Special Forces | Riverview, FL | November 10-14

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Over 30 years ago, we came to Providence Baptist Church for the first time. We have been there many times with several different pastors. It has always been a blessing. We were thrilled to be back with Pastor Mark Duff and the youth pastor Paul Patterson again. The Lord worked in many hearts, and I would say that we saw … Read More

War of Special Forces | West Seneca, NY | October 1-3, 2025

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Years ago, I went to Bible College with the present Pastor of First Baptist Church of West Seneca, Pastor Dana Cline! It is always great to be with a classmate from years ago. We had a wonderful week. The team appreciated the great support from the faculty and staff and the good response from the students in the Christian school. … Read More

The War of Special Forces | Greensboro, NC | April 6-11, 2025

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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

The War of Special Forces | Greer, SC | March 9-14, 2025

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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