Most of my time during the week is spent on the Air Force Base. I spend time each day going through the barracks witnessing to the men and inviting them out to Church services and the various activities that we have. Each of the barracks is controlled by a First Sergeant. They closely monitor who visits in the barracks. Because of my status as a missionary I have been given free access to the barracks. I am able to come in at all hours to talk to the men and women living in the various barracks. We have seen God really work in the lives of the men. We have seen drunks and blasphemers saved and the Lord is working in their lives.

These men have varied work schedules. There are three shifts a day, seven days a week. I am able to go and make visits at any hour of the day or night when the men are off duty. I have had calls at 2:00 AM and have been able to respond to the need. I also get calls from all over the country to check on a serviceman. I respond immediately.

This ministry has been part of our lives and our family’s life. Our children were raised around these servicemen and women and have made lasting friendships with them. These servicemen see us as their second family. We hear from them often and keep up with their marriages and the birth of their children. We have had them in our home and have made them feel welcome.  They know that they are our priority and that if a need arises I will be there.

We are also involved in visiting and ministering in the Military housing area. We have been able to go into the housing area and visit door-to-door and have seen God work in the lives of these young couples. Many have needed counseling and whether at their home or ours my wife and I could meet their need. Again their schedule is our schedule. We are able to make appointments to meet with them at any time. Many years ago you would not have convinced me of the hardship of their work schedule, but, in today’s military their time is not their own. They work rotating shifts, 12-hour days, and seven-day workweeks on a regular basis.

The Navy Nuclear Power School is completed and classes have started. This school will train the top Navy personnel in the nuclear power fields. It will bring in 4000-5000 young men each year. We are reaching these men also. We have had many of these men attend the church services, and many have accepted the Lord as their Saviour.

In addition to these activities I also provide transportation to and from Church services for those who do not have a way to come to Church. We have the men in our home on Sunday afternoons for meals and a time together. We have seen the Lord use this time to reach some of the men. We have had many men saved while visiting our home. We then take them to our local Church where they are baptized and discipled. Many become active in various ministries of the Church.

We have seen the Lord bless in the time we have been here in Charleston.  Many other ministries have come and gone over the years. Churches have tried to reach out by using laymen in the Church but the ministry would finally close down for lack of interest. Because of the experience gained during my 10 years in the Navy my wife and I know what these young men and women are going through. Because the ministry is our only focus we are able to dedicate the time needed to meet the needs here. This is the work the Lord has called us to and we do not plan on leaving here until the Lord is through with us.