Special Forces Week #7 Greenville, NC

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

This is the third time the team has been to Trinity in the last few years.  Pastor Ken Cash is a blessing with whom to labor.  I first met Brother Cash in 1997 when he was a youth pastor in Kinston, NC.  Ed Goode, the youth pastor, is great to work with as well.  The Lord gave us a great … Read More

The War – Pensacola, FL

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

The War had not been to Faith Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL since the early 90’s. Even at that, neither of the Pastors at FBC were present at that time in Pensacola. The two men at the helm, Pastor Bailie and Pastor Wooten, however, were no less prepared and equipped for the exciting week of ministry—a week of battles, heart-searching, … Read More

The War – Keystone Heights, FL

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

If you talk to any former Minutemen Evangelist who has done The War at Keystone Heights, no doubt you will see a look of excitement and nostalgia flash upon their face. In the 90’s, The War had great success in the community at Freedom Baptist Church when Mark Stevens was the Pastor. Hundreds of teens came during each of these meetings … Read More

Special Forces Week #5 Orlando, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

For years now our team has had the privilege of ministering with the War of Special Forces at Tabernacle Baptist Church and Heritage Prep HS.  Pastor Steve Ware has been a blessing with which to minister and this time was no exception.  Years ago Pastor Ware’s daughter was in the school and thus in the War of Special Forces.  Now … Read More

Special Forces Week #4 Arcadia, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Last year the Lord opened the door for our team to come to Heritage Baptist Church in Arcadia, FL for the first time.  I had met the pastor, David Bedell, years ago when our family was on vacation in Florida.  This year the Lord worked it out for the team to return. The first blessing when we arrived was hearing … Read More

The War – Fort Myers, FL

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

Back in 2011, the War of Special Forces team came to Emmanuel Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Booher to conduct their program in their church and school. When I called him about having The War, he had just taken on their new Youth Pastor, Justin Carpenter, and was excited about the evangelistic opportunity. Our week began with a very enthusiastic youth group … Read More

Special Forces Week #3 Fort Pierce, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

This is the third time our team has been at Faith Baptist Church in Fort Pierce, FL.  Each time was have appreciated the support and enthusiasm of the leadership about our being there. The first night of the War of Special Forces we had a smaller crowd than anticipated, but when I gave the invitation for salvation, two young men … Read More

Special Forces Week #2 Tampa, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

It is always a blessing to be with Pastor Pirt and the folks at Westgate Baptist Church in Tampa, FL.  I believe our first visit was in 2007.  Every two years we have considered it a privilege to return. On Wednesday night we were encouraged with several decisions.  One tall teenager came out of the counselling room and hugged a … Read More

Special Forces Week #1 Ocala, FL

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Years ago, I remember coming to Central Baptist Church while travelling on a college ensemble.  I remember the church well and have had the privilege of coming back to preach several times.  Last time I came for a revival meeting in 2010.  This year we had a revival meeting combined with an adapted War of Special Forces. During the revival … Read More

MMHQ UPDATE: The Moment of Crisis

Jim Van GelderenMinutemen Headquarters

The journey of faith continues! It has been awhile since we have communicated about our progress concerning the potential purchase of the Colony Motel for a ministry headquarters. Actually, things have been relatively quiet. Brandon O’Bryon, our realtor/lawyer, has been submitting offers and the communication has been few and far between from the bank that owns the Colony Motel. A … Read More