
Ministry Preview
Public Schools
The team seeks to invite students from public schools in the area as well as the community.Reaching Unreached Lives
Reach an often-neglected segment of the community that needs the gospel.Generate New Contacts
Teens who come provide contact information you can use for continued ministry.Teen-oriented Fun
All of the competitions are geared towards teens in a way they will enjoy.Epic Competitions
Many of the events are larger-than-life, like Big Ball Volleyball, Spoke Tackle, and Tug of War over the Mud Pit.Inclusive Activities
Teens don't need to be a sports star to have fun in these competitions. Everyone can have fun!Clean Humor
Comedy sketches each night provide family-friendly humor that teens will actually want to laugh at.Controlled Atmosphere
Even with large crowds, the team is capable of keeping things under control.High Energy
The event is full of opportunities for teens to be loud, to lose themselves, and to open their hearts.Testimony & Song
Near the conclusion, the event turns to the gospel with a testimony and song from the team.Biblical Preaching
The evangelist presents a clear, engaging, and forthright message on the gospel.Thorough Invitation
Teens are invited to respond to the message and speak to a counselor, where they trust Christ.Our Goal: Reaching Teens with the Gospel
- Declaring the gospel to lost teens.
- Inviting teens to trust Christ.
- Opening doors into lives, schools, and families.
Schedule
The team schedules meetings from January to May each year. Each meeting runs from Wednesday through Monday.
Kickoff Service
The team runs the Wednesday evening service, sharing special music, testimonies, and how the church can best be involved in the week. Brother Bosler will challenge the church through the sermon.
Prep and Recruiting
The team sets up the field and decorates the "War Room." The team also works with schools during the day and spends their entire afternoons and evenings "recruiting" teens in the community.
The War Nights
Each night from 6-9pm, the event features exciting competition, free food, comedy, trivia, and much more to engage the teens. The night concludes with a gospel message and invitation.
The Team
The team consists of Evangelist Bobby Bosler and his family, who live in their fifth-wheel RV, two college-aged young men, and one college-aged young lady. The young men and young lady will need lodging.
Finances
The team does not have a set fee, but we do suggest an honorarium of $1,500 to cover fuel and other team expenses. We also suggest taking up a separate love offering for the Evangelist and his family. Other financial considerations would include food for the teen meals during the evening events and fuel for recruiting vehicles during the week.
Facilities
We suggest having access to a level field of about 75 ft. square for the outdoor competitions and a room in the church that can seat anywhere from 60–150 teens.
Follow-Up
The team will leave all registration and decision cards with the church so that you can have continued ministry with those who came and trusted Christ.
Meet
the BOSLERS
The Boslers are from Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI, where Bobby is Staff Evangelist under Pastor Wayne Van Gelderen. They have been traveling in evangelism with Minutemen Ministries doing The War and Cola Clash since 2011. Jim Van Gelderen
Evangelist, Minutemen MinistriesWayne Van Gelderen
Pastor, Falls Baptist ChurchBilly Ingram
Pastor, Canaan Baptist ChurchDavid Cripps
Pastor, Victory Baptist ChurchMike Ascher
Pastor, Good News Baptist ChurchShawn Cuthbertson
EvangelistMichael West
Pastor, Memorial Baptist ChurchJonathan Barber
Pastor, Ann Arbor Baptist ChurchJosiah Kagin
Pastor, Grace Baptist ChurchWant to Schedule?
Where Else have we been?
Date | Location |
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Apr 12-14, 2025 | Calvary Baptist Church, McMinnville, TN |
Apr 5-7, 2025 | Harbor Baptist Church, Hainesport, NJ |
Mar 29-31, 2025 | Good News Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA |
Feb 15-17, 2025 | Bible Baptist Church, New Port Richey, FL |
Feb 8-10, 2025 | OPEN, OPEN |
Feb 1-3, 2025 | Independent Baptist Church, Sebring, FL |
May 4-6, 2024 | Valley View Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN |
Apr 26-28, 2024 | West Jefferson Park, West Jefferson, AL |
Apr 6-8, 2024 | Faith Baptist Church, Brownsboro, TX |
Mar 23-25, 2024 | Galilean Baptist Church, Cedar Hill, TX |
Feb 24-26, 2024 | Victory Baptist Church, Baytown, TX |
May 13, 2023 | Victory Baptist Church, Chester Springs, PA |
May 6-8, 2023 | Good News Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA |
Apr 29-May 1, 2023 | Bible Baptist Church, New Egypt, NJ |
Apr 22-24, 2023 | Lisbon Baptist Temple, Lisbon, OH |
Apr 15-17, 2023 | Greenville Bible Church, Greenville, MS |
Apr 8-10, 2023 | Calvary Baptist Church, Cookeville, TN |
Apr 1-3, 2023 | Chapel Street Baptist Church, Landis, NC |
Mar 25-27, 2023 | Somerville Baptist Church, Somerville, AL |
Mar 18-20, 2023 | Hope Baptist Church, Winder, GA |
Mar 11-13, 2023 | Tricity Baptist Church, Moncks Corner, SC |
May 7-9, 2022 | Grace Baptist Church, Pelzer, SC |
Apr 30-May 2, 2022 | Valley View Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN |
Apr 23-25, 2022 | Canaan Baptist Church, Covington, GA |
Apr 16-18, 2022 | Lighthouse Baptist Church, Fayetteville, AR |
Apr 9-11, 2022 | Liberty Baptist Church, Pine Bluff, AR |
Apr 2-4, 2022 | Faith Baptist Church, Brownsboro, TX |
Mar 26-28, 2022 | Rodgers Baptist Church, Garland, TX |
Mar 12-14, 2022 | Berean Baptist Church, Lilburn, GA |
Feb 19-21, 2022 | Tabernacle Baptist Church, Kileen, TX |
Feb 12-14, 2022 | Rebecca Creek Baptist Church, Spring Branch, TX |
Feb 5-7, 2022 | Leon Valley Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX |
Jan 29-31, 2022 | First Baptist Church, Clute, TX |
Jan 22-24, 2022 | Victory Baptist Church, Baytown, TX |
Apr 17-19, 2021 | Hardison Baptist Church, Byron, GA |
Apr 10-12, 2021 | NorthStone Baptist Church, Pensacola, FL |
Apr 3-5, 2021 | Fellowship Baptist Church, Taylors, SC |
Mar 20-22, 2021 | Valley View Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN |
Mar 13-15, 2021 | Chapel Street Baptist Church, Landis, NC |
Feb 22-24, 2020 | First Baptist Church, Clute, TX |
For more information about The War and the Boslers, including beliefs and associations, please see The War's parent ministry, Minutemen Ministries.