The journey of faith continues! In my last update, which was a while ago, I mentioned that we were paying the payments and moving toward purchase that way. After that began, the owners informed us that the bank was calling the loan and we would need to purchase the motel in the next few months. I met with the owners … Read More
Special Forces Week #10 Kansas City, MO
Years ago, as a young preacher, I came to Eagle Heights Baptist Church to preach in chapel. That is when I met Pastor Bob Franseen. At that time he was the school principal. Since that time he has become the Pastor. It was a blessing to be with Brother Franseen again. He is doing a great job there. There were … Read More
Special Forces Week #9 Cordova, TN
In 2009 the War of Special Forces was last at Heritage Baptist Church in Cordova, TN. Heritage Baptist is the church in the Memphis area that used to be called Thrifthaven Baptist Church. My father was helping this church in 1997 when the Lord called him home. Pastor Rich Sevilla came to pastor this church shortly thereafter. My father had … Read More
Special Forces Week #8 Decatur, AL
Four years ago our team came to Cornerstone Baptist Church and Christian School to conduct the War of Special Forces. I remember that the evening rallies had a good number of area teens attend. This year was no exception. Again, a good number of teens from the community came each night. But that was not the only blessing. We also … Read More
Special Forces Week #7 West Columbia, SC
When I was an upper elementary student, there was a move of God among our youth group at my home church, the Marquette Manor Baptist Church in Downers Grove, IL. Many in that youth group had a fervent heart for souls and love for the Lord’s work. Watching this revival challenged me that this is the way a youth group … Read More
Special Forces Week #6 Clinton, NC
Last year the team had the privilege of coming to New Life Baptist Church in Clinton, NC for the first time. Normally we do not have the opportunity to come back a year later, but it worked out for the team to return this fall. Last year was a couple of weeks later in the fall and my daughters spent … Read More
Special Forces Week #5 – Woodbridge, VA
In 1997, the War of Special Forces came for the very first time to Heritage Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA. Since that time we have had the privilege to return periodically. Over these years, we have watched the church build some beautiful buildings, but more than that, we have seen the church and school grow. The staff there is always … Read More
Special Forces Week #4 West Seneca, NY
Pastor Dana Cline and I were on the same hall monitor crew some 30 years plus ago. In 2010 we had the privilege of coming to the church he pastors to conduct the War of Special Forces. This year we returned and had a wonderful time. The students were a great bunch with which to work. The Navy Seals and … Read More
Real Character Week #4 – Fort Scott, KS
We truly had an encouraging week in the Fort Scott/ Uniontown area. The Lord gave us the opportunity to conduct our program in Uniontown Jr./ Sr. High School. The school took to the program. Our high night was 80+. We had around 25 teens ask the Lord to save them. On Sunday during the prayer meeting God was working on the hearts … Read More
Fizz Feud Week #3 – Muncie, IN
This was our second time at Temple Baptist Church in Muncie, IN. The Lord allowed us to get into two lunchrooms and recruit teenagers for an event at the church. There seems to be an open door into one of these schools in the future. We had a good number out for the night time rallies and many teenagers made … Read More










