Praise the Lord for a great week with Pastor Michael De Leon and Lighthouse Baptist Church. Our week was definitely an exciting one! The War had been to Lighthouse back in the 90’s and had a stellar turnout. In fact, an unusual number of people in the community still remember The War. We were anticipating a good week. On our … Read More
The War Week #2 – Creedmoor, NC
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, … Read More
Cola-Clash Week #2 Atchison, KS
It was great to be back in Atchison, KS for our 3rd Cola-Clash at Carol Baptist Church. Every time we’ve been here, God has worked in incredible ways that were truly “above all we could ask or think.” This time really was no different. Although there were some minor challenges along the way, all-in-all there was complete liberty from start … Read More
The War Week #1 – Georgetown, KY
The War was privileged to join with Bluegrass Baptist Church for a week of an intense battle for souls. Bluegrass Baptist is a 5 year old church-plant with two men who know how to walk with God and run a church. Both Pastor Kyle Fannin and Pastor Brian Fulcher are men of faith who are doing an incredible work for … Read More
Cola-Clash Week #1 – Omaha, AR
The Cola-Clash in Omaha, Arkansas was absolutely lights out…literally. For the first time ever, we conducted a Cola-Clash rally in the dark from start to finish. God moved the thunderstorm that was predicted to hit us at 6:00, but He did not choose to move the power-outage. On the whole, the lack of electricity did not hinder us at all. … Read More
UPDATE: Minutemen HQ Renting and Rezoning
Well, the journey continues! As the May deadline loomed, we saw that our goal to meet the down payment set by the bank was coming up short. We were grateful for the funds that had come in towards the project, but they were not close to the needed down payment. The bank had required from us a $125,000 down payment … Read More
The War Week #8 – Chesapeake, VA
The good folks at Good News Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA are no stranger to The War. They have hosted the team a number of times in the past. Their Assistant Pastor, Mike Ascher, traveled with The War its first year as a college team decades ago. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Taylor, has organized The War so many times, sometimes … Read More
UPDATE: Minutemen Headquarters
The purchase date is coming upon us! Two burdens we have are these. We still need a good amount of funds to go towards a down payment. The other need has not been highlighted, but may be a more practical help. If we had 15-20 churches support the Headquarters project on a monthly basis, it would provide an income stream … Read More
Real Character Week – Red Oak, IA
The Real Character team was encouraged by our week in Red Oak, Iowa. The Lord opened many doors. Pastor Gary Walter was a joy to work with both leading up to and during the event. The week started off with dinner at a Mexican restaurant. Those attending included the Highschool principal and select members of the student counsel along with … Read More
The War Week #7 – Lewes, DE
What a wonderful week of ministry with First Baptist Church of Lewes, DE! Pastor Munro and Pastor Reddick are two wise and well-educated men who are still believing God to do something in their church and in their city. I was encouraged by their faith and their heart to follow the Lord’s will. Recruiting went well and some of the … Read More