Articles for tag: Marsha Relyea Miles

October 25, 2017

Communion & Lord's Supper Theology & Bible

Discerning the Body

By Marsha Relyea MilesÂ If you were to worship with tribal Jesus followers in the jungle of Papua New Guinea, you might find yourself sitting on a rough-hewn log rather than a comfortable pew or chair. The typical church building has a thatched roof, woven bamboo walls, a dirt floor, and “windows” that are open to the jungle (no glass or screen); the church is graced with calls of tropical birds and shaded by giant palms and lush foliage.Â Â Imagine this setting . . . the sultry, equatorial breeze wafts in, carrying with it the sweetness of exquisite rainforest flowers.

July 24, 2014

Christian Standard

Christian Living

Thanks, but No Thanks?

By Marsha Relyea Miles (From our series “The Best or Worst Advice I”ve Ever Received.”) One of the best pieces of advice I ever received came from Walter Birney, longtime coordinator for the National Missionary Convention (now known as the International Conference on Missions). During the year I served as president of the NMC (2007), many people contacted me with creative suggestions about how they thought the convention should unfold. Of course, in designing such a convention, broad involvement and teamwork is a great thing. The ideas of some folks were extremely insightful, but some others, less so! Now and

February 10, 2008

Chris DeWelt

Mission & Evangelism

Compelled by Love

A recap of the 60th National Missionary Convention (2007) in Cincinnati, highlighting the “Compelled” theme, main-session preaching, workshops and exhibits, and the convention’s closing call to prayer and service.

February 10, 2008

Mike Schrage

Mission & Evangelism

Compelled to Pray

Hundreds of unseen servants supported the National Missionary Convention through persistent prayer. From months of preparation to backstage intercession during main sessions, their quiet faithfulness encouraged workers and strengthened mission commitments.

February 10, 2008

Ken E. Read

Worship & Prayer Worship

Every Tribe, Every Tongue, Every Nation

Ken E. Read describes how learning global musical “heart languages” helped the World Music Worship Ensemble lead multicultural worship at the National Missionary Convention—and how such worship prepares the church for heaven’s diverse song.

February 6, 2008

Brad Dupray

Mission & Evangelism

Interview with Marsha Relyea Miles

Marsha Relyea Miles reflects on leading the 2007 National Missionary Convention, measuring missions impact, and the long work of Bible translation in Papua New Guinea—while encouraging perseverance and mobilization for the unreached.