This week we were in Ringgold, Louisiana. We partnered with Riverdale Academy and Kingsway Baptist Church. The school was not a Christian school, but a private school for parents that did not want their kids to be in the public school system. This was the first time that the Real Character ministry has ever been in a private school and … Read More
War of Special Forces Week #5 – Antioch, CA
Probably a decade ago I was out in California speaking at a camp, when I came to Heritage Baptist Church in Antioch, CA to speak on a Sunday. During that day I spoke with Pastor John Mincy about our burden for Christian schools and our new program, War of Special Forces designed to minister in and through a Christian school. … Read More
Real Character Week #3 – Kossuth, MS
The highlight of the week was an unexpected opportunity for Tim and Courtney Swanson and me. I was asked by one of the teachers at the middle school to come and speak to their class about making right choices. I did not realize that Tim, Courtney, and I were about to have a tremendous gospel opportunity. Upon entrance into the … Read More
War of Special Forces Week #4 – Santa Maria, CA
This is the team’s second visit to Valley Christian School in Santa Maria. Pastor Jim Schettler was a great blessing to the team. He was able to join us for some critical times of prayer. I believe that the prayer meetings were where the battle was won. On Thursday night we had several lost teens and adults in the service. … Read More
Real Character Week #2 – Douglas, WY
We had a phenomenal week in Douglas, Wyoming. This is our final week as a team this semester in the state of Wyoming. We partnered with Pastor Roy Philips of Douglas Baptist Church. Just like last week, this the first time Minutemen Ministries has conducted one of their programs at this church. Although we did not conduct our program in … Read More
War of Special Forces Week #3 – Wilton, CA
In 2008 the team came to Wilton Christian School for the first time. This time in 2011 was our second visit and there were several students excited about the War of Special Forces return to their school. The Lord was working throughout the week and as the week progressed several young people dealt with their sin biblically. One young man … Read More
Real Character Week #1 – Pine Bluffs, WY
The Real Character team had the opportunity to conduct a program that we typically do not have the opportunity to conduct. Our program is normally conducted with three teams inside of the public schools; however the week of September 5th we conducted a two team program with Brother Phil Prettyman. The Lord saved thirteen souls despite the intense opposition. The Lord … Read More
War of Special Forces Week #2 – Kent, WA
This is the second time the War of Special Forces has been conducted at Galilee Baptist Church. However last time the Christian School was not in session. This was the first time we conducted the War of Special Forces in the Christian school. Galilee is pastored by a college classmate of mine. It has been a blessing to labor together … Read More
War of Special Forces Week #1 – Monroe, WA
School starts late in Washington State. Normally the War of Special Forces only ministers in churches with Christian Schools, but since no Christian Schools were in session in mid-August we were grateful for Pastor John Stima’s willingness to have our team conduct the ministry in his church in Monroe, WA. Pastor Stima started this church over a decade ago and is … Read More
Cola-Clash Week #11 – Council Bluffs, IA
What a tremendous finish to a fantastic summer! Recruiting in Council Bluffs was something that we have never seen before. Kids were everywhere! On top of that, God opened the door to recruit the three lunch periods at Abraham Lincoln High School. All total, the team was able to get 819 recruits! God was so good in opening doors to … Read More