On our way to this week of ministry in Greenville, NC, we stopped by Parker’s, a famous eastern BBQ restaurant. If you have never been to this part of the country, you probably have never had the likes of Eastern Carolina BBQ. Most of the team liked the BBQ, but we all liked the week of ministry even more. There … Read More
The War Week #4 – Smyrna, GA
What a wonderful week at Calvary Baptist Church in Smyrna, GA! Pastor Johnston and Pastor Huggins are two wonderful men who are doing a great work with their church and youth. I have never met a more spiritually-minded group of young people than I met at this place. We had some definite challenges in the week. None of the schools … Read More
Special Forces Week #6 – Deltona, FL
Ten years ago the Minutemen Evangelistic Team came to Deltona, FL for the first time to conduct the War of Special Forces at Deltona Christian School. We soon found out that Deltona is a great place for this ministry. There are teens everywhere to recruit. Each year we have had great attendance and this year was no exception. Our high … Read More
The War Week #3 – Pine Bluff, AR
The War was at Liberty Baptist Church a year ago. God greatly blessed last time in spite of some opposition the final night. One young man who was saved, Michael Henderson, continued to follow the light God was giving him and surrendered to preach. He has been reaching his friends ever since. With that knowledge, I was greatly looking forward … Read More
The War Week #2 – Humble, TX
The War was at Greenwood Village Baptist Church a year ago for the first time. Their youth pastor, Will Cover, was excited about having us back and seeing the Lord do a lasting work in hearts. Our week began with somewhat of an unusual spiritual heaviness and lethargy. After a day or two of confusion and dryness, our team recognized … Read More
Special Forces Week #5 – Greer, SC
This is the first time the War of Special Forces had ever been to Calvary Christian School in Greer, SC. Pastor Turner followed his dad as the pastor here. He was a student in a class my brother John taught years ago when Pastor Turner was in high school. The students were into the week from the start. The Rangers … Read More
The War Week #1 – Clute, TX
The last time The War was at First Baptist Church in Clute, TX was in 1998. Since then, much has changed. Pastor Pettijohn has taken the pastorate and His son, Joshua, is the youth pastor. Both men show an obvious love for the ministry and their flock. The very first morning of recruiting, we faced some intimidating opposition. For instance, … Read More
UPDATE: Purchase of the Minutemen Headquarters
Greetings from the revival evangelism trail. Last week we are rejoicing in almost 50 young people who responded to the Gospel and wanted to be saved. I believe many of them did trust Christ as their only hope of salvation. It was a blessing! The purchase date for the Colony Motel (Minutemen Headquarters) of March 31 is fast approaching. Recently … Read More
Special Forces Week #4 – Tampa, FL
This is the fourth time the team has been at Westgate Baptist Church. Each time has been a blessing and this year was no exception. During the school day, the students were very attentive and responsive during chapel. One young man surrendered to preach. He was excited about it. Many of the students got things cleared up with God and … Read More
Special Forces Week #3 – Fort Pierce, FL
This is the second visit to Faith Baptist Church and School in Fort Pierce, FL. The first visit was in 2011. Mr. Scott Birt is the principal there. Over the years I have had the privilege of being in some of the schools in which he has ministered. It was good to be with him again. He is doing a … Read More