War of Special Forces Week #3 – Wilton, CA

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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

Mike FisherReal Character Updates

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

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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

Jonathan BarberCola Clash Updates

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

Cola Clash Week #10 – Central City, NE

Jonathan BarberCola Clash Updates

Upon arriving at Central City Baptist Church, it became evident very quickly that God was on the move in that church and community. Pastor Jenkins took some time with our team to tell us of one answer to prayer after the other. God had done so much for this church in providing for their building needs and spiritual needs, that … Read More

Cola Clash Week #9 – Lander, WY

Jonathan BarberCola Clash Updates

It was so good to be back in Lander, WY. This is the church where the pastor killed a rattlesnake the last time we were here. Well, we didn’t have that kind of excitement this time (although we tried), but we didsee God do other exciting things. On the first night, we saw more souls saved than the entire three … Read More

Cola-Clash Week #8 – Green River, WY

Jonathan BarberCola Clash Updates

The Cola-Clash in Green River went head-to-head with the county fair. This rarely happens, but when it does, it is always a challenge. Pastor York and I scheduled this week long before we knew anything about the fair, so we took it from the Lord, and just trusted Him to break through despite the distraction. Green River Bible Baptist Church … Read More

Cola-Clash Week #7 – Casper, WY

Jonathan BarberCola Clash Updates

The Lord blessed once again as we ministered at Calvary Baptist Church in Casper, Wyoming. There was a definite Satanic attack on the first night when several teenagers interrupted the invitation at the close of the service. I had never seen anything quite like it before. But, as usual, God’s power was seen, and souls were saved to His glory. … Read More

Cola-Clash Week #6 – Castle Rock, CO

Jonathan BarberCola Clash Updates

Praise the Lord for a wonderful week in Castle Rock, CO! The Lord gave us 110 teenagers over the three nights with 52 professions of faith! God truly answered prayer in a mighty way. We started off the week by climbing to the top of Castle Rock. From there, we had a spectacular view of the city. We prayed over … Read More