Ministry Updates

A few summers ago, I was speaking for the first time at Hoosier Hills Baptist Camp and met Pastor Aaron Samples of Grace Baptist Church in Urbana, OH. I immediately sensed a kindred spirit. We had wonderful fellowship, and I knew we had begun a friendship. Over a year ago, my wife and I had the privilege of coming to … Read More

In 1997, our team headed to Heritage Baptist Church for the first time. We have been back multiple times. There are several on staff there who have become good friends. Pastor Michael Edwards founded the church and was the pastor there for decades. Recently he stepped down, and Pastor Jeff Amsbaugh became the pastor. I really enjoyed getting to know … Read More

Pastor Dana Cline and I were hall leaders in the same dormitory at our Christian college. I always love being with my classmates who are faithfully serving the Lord. His assistant, Josh Sexton, is the son of another classmate, Doug Sexton. Wow! Time flies! The Lord worked and although it was a battle (like it is every week), there were … Read More

Beth Haven Baptist Church is like going home! We had the privilege of going there first in the 2000s. I believe we have returned every three years. I have also had the privilege of preaching several revival meetings there. The folks there are like church family. Pastor Kevin Crowell is doing a great job. The church is full Sunday morning … Read More

About 15 years ago, the War of Special Forces team came to Juniata Baptist Church and Christian School. I remember the prayer meeting where the Lord did meet with the team as we prayed. On Friday night after the testimony service, a senior young man called for a spontaneous prayer meeting around the campfire. That prayer meeting went for about … Read More

The team has been to Calvary Baptist Church in Midland, MI several times over the years. Both Mark Dickerson, the assistant pastor, and Dave Warren, the high school principal, have been at other churches where the War of Special Forces was conducted. I always love working with these men. The Lord gave us a good week. We were grateful for … Read More

Three years ago, the War of Special Forces came to Bay City Baptist Church and School for the first time. This year, the spirit picked up where we left off last time! Several of the students remembered the War of Special Forces, and there were many new students as well. There are some good athletes in this school, so there … Read More

The second week of the tour, we were at Mississippi Valley Christian School in Alton, IL. The church, Faith Baptist Church, is a few miles away in Godfrey, IL. I believe the last time the team was here was in 2004. The campus for the school is an old military academy, giving the feel of a walk back in history. … Read More

For years I have heard of Oakwood Baptist Church in Anderson, SC, but have never visited there. This was the first time the War of Special Forces had the privilege of coming to Oakwood Baptist Church. The team arrived on Sunday afternoon, and we really enjoyed the Sunday evening service. The auditorium was full and there was a great spirit. … Read More