The War | Spring Branch, TX | February 5-10, 2020

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

This was the first time The War has been to Rebecca Creek Baptist Church in Spring Branch, TX. Their Youth Pastor, Efren Collier, heard about our ministry from one of our Evangelists at Southland Christian Camp last summer and scheduled us last Fall. Pastor Leinneweber, Efren, and the church were not entirely sure what to expect, but the whole church … Read More

The War | Baytown, TX | January 22-27, 2020

Bobby BoslerThe War Updates

This was our first week of the 2020 tour and our third time at Victory Baptist Church in Baytown, TX with Pastor David Cripps. His new Youth Pastor, Trevon Kemp, was saved as a teen in his home country of the Bahamas. This was his first exposure to The War. It was a meeting full of answered prayer and exceeded … Read More

Special Forces | Riverview, FL | November 17-22, 2019

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

Our final week of the 2019 tour was in Riverview, FL. We all enjoyed the wonderful weather and braced ourselves for our return to less moderate climates after the week! The War of Special Forces team was here three years ago and had a wonderful time. It was a blessing to be back and to work with the good folks … Read More

Special Forces | Fort Walton Beach, FL | November 10-15, 2019

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

For several years now, the team has had the privilege of coming every two years to Calvary Baptist Church and Christian School in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The pastor is Pastor Mark Stevens. Years ago, I met him when he was pastoring in Keystone Heights, Florida. We had many exciting meetings down there conducting The War.  Now for several years … Read More

Special Forces | Urbana, OH | October 20-25, 2019

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces 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

Special Forces | Woodbridge, VA | September 29-October 4, 2019

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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

Special Forces | West Seneca, NY | September 22-27, 2019

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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

Special Forces | Sheridan, MI | September 15-20, 2019

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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

Special Forces | Vassar, MI | September 8-13, 2019

Jim Van GelderenSpecial Forces Updates

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