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
Special Forces Week #2 – Land O’ Lakes, FL
In 1990 our team was in Spanish Fort, AL and conducted The War in a small church in that area. Besides having a great week, we also met Dave Nichols, who at that time was a student in college. Since that time we have been with Dave several times when he was a principal in Stuart, FL. A few years … Read More
Special Forces Week #1 – Jacksonville, FL
In 1997 the team came to West Meadows Baptist Church and Academy for the first time. Since that time we have had the privilege of coming here several times. Pastor Bruce Armstrong has been faithful serving the Lord on the outskirts of Jacksonville and has become a good friend over these years. There were quite a few new students at … Read More
UPDATE: Minutemen Headquarters Project
On December 19, 2012, Minutemen Ministries submitted rezoning for the Colony Motel. Rezoning should not be a problem, but we do ask for your prayers in this regard. A decision will be made before our purchase date of March 31, 2013. If you would like to give to the Minutemen Ministries’ Headquarters project before the new year, you could use … Read More