In 1998, I came to People’s Baptist Church in Frederick, MD for the first time. Since that time the team has been back periodically. This year we were greatly encouraged with all the Lord did in the hearts of the students as well as the good attendance each night of the War of Special Forces. Pastor Ramler is traveled with … Read More
Special Forces Week #2 Edinburg, VA
In 2003 our team had to leave the Virginia coast because of an impending hurricane about to make landfall. We came to Valley Baptist church in Edinburg, VA. It is on the other side of the “Blue Ridge”. I had visited here on a Sunday morning passing through and was impressed with the church. After the hurricane, the next week … Read More
Special Forces Week #1 Beaver, WV
Ever since 1997, the Minutemen Evangelistic Team has had the privilege of periodically coming to Victory Baptist Academy in Beaver, WV. We appreciate Pastor Roberts and how the Lord has used him in this area. This year we had 106 on a high night. The energy for the competition was intense and although the Marine Recon had a slow start, … Read More
The War – Chesapeake, VA
Pastor Mike Ascher and Mark Taylor are very familiar with The War. Mike Ascher had traveled as a college student at BJ; Mark Taylor had hosted The War numerous times throughout the years. Our burden for this final week of the tour was to finish strong. Praise the Lord, that’s exactly what He enabled us to do. On Wednesday evening, I … Read More
Special Forces Week #12 Yonkers, NY
Since the year 2007, the team has had the privilege of visiting Hudson View Baptist Church in Yonkers, NY every other year. This year the church has a new pastor and it was a blessing to labor with him and the people of HVBC. Pastor James Flowers was an assistant in Charleston, SC. I had met him once before. Although … Read More
Special Forces Week #11 Clinton, NC
In 2012 and in 2013 the team had the privilege of coming to New Life Baptist Church for the War of Special Forces. Both of those times were in the fall. This time we came in the spring. There were no pecan trees yielding their tasty treats or cotton fields white with cotton, but there were great opportunities for another … Read More
The War – Covington, GA
Pastor Billy Ingram led The War for five years in the mid-2000’s, during which he brought the team to my home church when I was a teenager. God used that week to significantly impact my life in many ways. We have kept in contact and worked together in varying capacities over the years since. When the Lord opened the door … Read More
Special Forces Week #10 Greensboro, NC
Years ago our team had the privilege of coming to Vandalia Baptist Church. In 2006 our team returned for the War of Special Forces. The team returned in 2010 and now in 2015. In the past each of our meetings have been in the fall. This time it was spring and the beautiful blooms reminded me of how stunning spring … Read More
The War – Moncks Corner, SC
I have been anticipating doing The War for Pastor Frank Bailey for a long time. Pastor Bailey is no stranger to The War—in fact, he knows more about it than I do! He led the team under Bob Jones University for 10 years and therefore has a wealth of experience and stories from which I wanted to glean wisdom and insight. After … Read More
Special Forces Week #9 Deltona, FL
Years ago in the early 2000s our team stopped by Faith Baptist Church in Deltona, FL to visit. Since that time, the team has had the privilege of coming every two years to Deltona Christian School to conduct the War of Special Forces. As a result, we have come to know and appreciate Pastor Herchenroder, his wife and his son … Read More