Articles for tag: Walter Birney

January 9, 2019

Rapha House’s Freed Graces Magazine Cover (Plus News Briefs)

Compiled by Chris Moon and Jim Nieman Stephanie Freed, an Ozark Christian College alum who cofounded Rapha House, was named a “2019 Pathfinder” by J Mag, a lifestyles magazine published by the Joplin Globe. According to the Globe: “The award honors individuals, couples or groups who have accomplished something unique and who have made it possible for others to follow in their footsteps.” The entry for Freed reads: “Stephanie Freed . . . co-founded Rapha House International in 2003, after her father challenged her to research human trafficking. Today, there are safe havens in Cambodia, Thailand and in Haiti, where

November 12, 2018

Christian Standard

Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

Seven Insider Facts About ICOM

By Emily Drayne The strategic focus of the International Conference On Missions is no secret—it’s apparent in the name—but there’s much more that goes on beneath the surface. Do you know these seven insider facts about ICOM? See if you’re an ICOM expert! 1. The idea for a missions conference came from an unexpected place. The idea for the missions conference was born in Los Angeles. J. Russell Morse and John T. Chase had the idea for a “missions emphasis day” before the North American Christian Convention, and the first such meeting occurred in 1948 in Springfield, Illinois. Attendance grew

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 28, 2010

John Caldwell

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

Honor Where It”s Due: A Report on the 2009 National Missionary Convention

John Caldwell reflects on the National Missionary Convention’s growth, honors Walter and Iva Lou Birney’s decades of service, and highlights a renewed call to prayer, missions, and workers for the harvest.

February 24, 2010

Brad Dupray

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

Interview with David Empson

David Empson discusses his path to leading the National Missionary Convention, the role of youth ministry in missions, and the launch of Restoration Revolution.

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.

February 16, 2006

Brad Dupray

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

Interview with Walter Birney

Walter Birney reflects on four decades leading the National Missionary Convention, how he measures success, memorable highlights, and why mobilizing churches for world evangelism still motivates the work.