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Miller Bars and Missions

Miller Bars and Missions

Supporting Tribal Church Planting in Papua New Guinea “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.” -2 Cor.4:8-9 I had a breakdown over scotcharoos […]
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Teamwork …

Teamwork …

Spring semester is here – I can hardly believe it! It always flies by in a blink of an eye.  It is fast paced and busy.  Public Speaking class will be taught twice this semester and I am, once again, critiquing speeches. I’m thankful that we do this in teams and not on our own.  […]
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3 Minute Update: Security

3 Minute Update: Security

Hey all – many of you have heard of the developing security situation in México. The leader of one of the more prominent cartels was confirmed dead after national operations, resulting in widespread unrest and disruptions. News on this issue has spread widely, and several of you have reached out to ask how we are […]
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Were You Serious?

Were You Serious?

The clock just turned 9:38pm when the phone rang.  The voice on the other end of the line asked, “Were you serious?” A week before, we had asked to be notified when a resident is taken to the hospital via ambulance, no matter the time of the day or night.  So, without hesitation Stephen said, […]
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Unity and Our Stories

Unity and Our Stories

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I continue to pray for unity, and I trust you are too. Each day I’ve been praying Isaiah 62:7: “Give the Lord no rest until he completes His work.” “…making our righteousness shine like the dawn, and our salvation blaze like a burning torch.” (Isa 62:1) In October I wrote a […]
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Pray for Unity

Pray for Unity

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In this role I see it all—the good, the bad, and the ugly. In working with orientation through the years, one reality that hasn’t changed is that the number one reason missionaries leave the field is conflict. Whether with coworkers, spouses, or leaders, interpersonal conflict remains the leading cause of attrition. […]
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Answers to Prayer

Answers to Prayer

Thank you for praying for my application to be the Head of School. I heard back from the board chairman and was told that I was one of the top 5 candidates, but that they decided not to pursue me for this position. They thanked me for my 29 years of faithful service and asked […]
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Many Members/One Body

Many Members/One Body

  The work of church planting is not just for pastors and evangelists.  It takes all kinds of skill sets to keep the work going.  Building in the Bush As a missionary pilot with NTMA in Papua New Guinea Travis does a lot of flying people and supplies into and out of remote locations.  Sometimes […]
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February 2026 Update

February 2026 Update

Mexico Mission Trip We started off the new year by accepting an invitation from some friends to join them in building a small house for a needy family in Ensenada, Mexico. What a blessing it was to work alongside our friends and David’s two sisters, Ginger and Susie and get to know the family we […]
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