Special Forces Week #1 Norfolk, NE

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

In the mid-1980s the Minutemen Evangelistic Team came to Community Bible Church in Norfolk, NE for the first time. We have been back several times over the years.  The last time the team was here was in 2002.  It was a joy to return and work with these dear people. The pastor when we first came, George Heusinger, is now … Read More

The War – Tucson, AZ

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

Our final week took us to the desert of Arizona where the cacti and prickly pear grow in abundance. This region is a big ball’s nightmare. However, we were not going because of a 4 foot ball; we went because there were souls to be reached. The Pastor, David Stertzbach, is no stranger to The War. In fact, he hosted … Read More

The War – Cedar Hill, TX

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

I was unusually excited to return to Galilean Baptist Church in Cedar Hill, TX. While there, I found out that this church had a history of God’s mighty works. John R. Rice had personally planted the church and it was the church where the Sword of the Lord periodical had its beginnings. Pastor Brewster and Pastor Wilkerson are able men who … Read More

The War – Humble, TX

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

This was our third year in a row at Greenwood Village Baptist Church. Unfortunately for us, the previous Youth Pastor, Will Cover, had just moved on to work at a ministry in Indiana with a former MET team captain Brandon Hudson. His faithful lay-assistant, Cecil Hubbard, however, made significant sacrifice and filled his role while we were there. The week … Read More

The War – Clute, TX

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

It was a delight to be back in Clute, TX! Clute is a small down right next to Lake Jackson on the Gulf coast of Texas. We had a bit of a surprise as we approached the week. We found out that Josh Pettijohn was no longer the Youth Pastor, but that Josh McGee was now the acting Youth Pastor. … Read More

The War – Missouri City, TX

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

It was an absolute delight to be back with the Ards and the Braggs at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Missouri City, TX. The leaders and members of this church are always so sweet and such a blessing that we were thrilled at the outpouring of blessing that God gave during our meeting together. The whole day leading up to the … Read More

The War – San Antonio, TX

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

The last time The War was at Leon Valley Baptist Church in San Antonio was during the 25th anniversary tour in 2009. We were excited about returning and working with Pastor Forrest Jones and their new youth pastor, Ian Lewandowski. The church was very well prepared and asking God to use the team and especially their teens during the week. We had … Read More

The War – Baytown, TX

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

Pastor David Cripps has a unique perspective on The War like no other pastor I’ve been with; he remembers it during it pilot days when it was called “The Uncivil War.” Years ago, as a high school student at Marquette Manor Baptist Academy in Downers Grove, IL, he was around during some of the very first experiments that Wayne and … Read More

The War – Lady Lake, FL

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

First Baptist Church of Lady Lake and their pastor, Paul Harsh, are no strangers to The War; they hosted the team several times in the 90’s when Frank Bailey led the team. Lady Lake is an unusual community, located immediately outside one of the largest retirement communities in the country, The Villages. There are literally senior citizens and golf carts everywhere. Though The … Read More

MMHQ UPDATE: The Journey Forward

Jim Van GelderenMinutemen Headquarters

About a month ago, we had a great encouragement on our road to purchase the Colony Motel for our Headquarters.  A church with which we have had some ministry over the last few years, graciously contacted us and let us know that they were sending us $10,000.  This came at a time where we were seeking clear direction from the … Read More