Wrote major stories that were published world-wide including:
Burnout-A Refining Fire, which will be published in the
international magazine, Ministry, in May of 2003: Santa's
Surprising Origins (it started in the church) that was the subject
of several national and international radio programs and republished
in Christian (and secular) newspapers world-wide, television programs
and quoted from pulpits; How Jesus Might Look Back On The Cross,
Interview With The Magi, The True History of The Crusades, along
with some major religious stories carried on the wire services and
picked up by Paul Harvey News, ABC TV News, The New York Post, The
Washington Times, and major newspapers all over the United States and
the world.
Spare time was used to pursue advanced degrees (working toward two
Doctorates) at Trinity Theological Seminary and appointed as
Educational Consultant for Northern California.
Rev.Austin Miles ministry/chaplain activities for 2003
264 hours and 55 minutes of Counseling: including pre-marital,
grief counseling, Spiritual, Marriage Counseling, Crisis
Counseling, Pre- Baptism, Suicide Prevention.
85 Funerals. Each funeral represents 20 hrs. 30 minutes, with 11
hours
hours devoted to preparation of text of service.
10 Weddings
7 Speaking Engagements including one area TV program.
2 Baby Dedication/Baptism Ceremonies
1 Adult Baptism Ceremony
1 Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony at beginning of boating season, San
Joaquin Yacht Club-Bethel Island, California.
8 Hospital and House Calls
28 Sunday School Classes -Teaching Adult Bible Class.
This schedule performed even though felled by a stroke requiring
some time off from duty, and dealing with "Pledge Atheist", Michale
Newdow who began stalking and harassing within a week after he
learned about the stroke.
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The first time I ever heard Rev. Austin Miles on the radio, I praised God.
He was articulate and to the point. He explained what is happening
in schools of California much better than I ever could. I believe
the man has an anointing upon him, God has called him to this work and I
am so thankful.
Rev. Miles has had to persevere through so much in order
to get the word out. He kept going in the face of danger, threats
and being followed. It affected his health until God answered his
prayers and those around him to strengthen and heal him, and the Reverend
continues to work diligently, in spite of all the many pressures demanding
his time in other ministries.
The opposition has been great, but nothing can hurt a Christian more
than the betrayal of other Christians. How many times have I had to
remind myself that Jesus did not rebuke Judas, even though I'm sure it
must have hurt to be betrayed. The Reverend knows too well how that
feels, because certain organizations claiming to be Christian have
published articles opposing his work. They did not contact him and ask for proof, they did nothing to check out the facts, they simply
ran articles from unknowns claiming the facts were untrue. If they
would have only asked, the Rev. has the actual handouts that were given to
the children in school, promoting Islam. I have actual quotes
proving the textbooks are biased. Yet even Christian organizations
defend the textbook and the actions of Byron County. Why? Why
does any organization claiming to be Christian do such a thing?
I won't name names, though I'd like to. I've felt the edge of a
knife in my own back as I've tried to communicate the depth of what is
happening to our children in public school. Not from Muslims, not
from the school board (well yes there have attacks from my school board,
but they didn't hurt). The ones that hurt are always from our own.
Why?
God has opened my eyes to the hearts of many in
the ministry, and it broke my own. I feel I must caution all Christian organizations that
come against Reverend Austin Miles' hard God-given work. Can you
imagine the peril these organizations put themselves in? I've watched my
enemies prosperity crumble in all of this. It took a couple of
months, and I'm sure they would all say it's coincidence that after
speaking badly against this cause, their own establishments began to
crumble, both believers and non-believers. When they come against
someone who was sent by God, as Rev. Austin Miles has been, they come
against the One who sent him, God Himself; and I wouldn't want to stand
near the perpetrators in a thunderstorm.
Saints, there are so many false shepherds out there, pray for
discernment. I was so sadly shocked at people I greatly admired and
respected. One of my favorite pastors became so hard for me to
listen to on the radio after he refused to confront what is happening in
public school head on. It compromised his witness. I am so
thankful to God that I have since heard this same pastor turn around.
He is becoming a strong opponent to public school practices since we
communicated. Prayer really does work, God really does hear and and
answer.
We need to pray fervently for church leaders as well as our country's
leaders. It really does make a difference.
I know there is much controversy in Rev. Miles' past. I don't know the
details of what he's been through, but I do know how he has confronted the
issues at hand, head-on and boldly. When men walk in danger to get the job
done, incredible things really do happen.
I also know first hand how at least two "Christian" organizations have
contributed to the indoctrination of Islam in public school and maligning
of Christianity. I have avoided renouncing them publicly so far. I know
God will deal with them. I wouldn't want to be in their shoes.
I pray for all those who came against Rev. Austin Miles as he put his
life on the line for the spiritual health of school children, and I
caution those who intend to keep on opposing him, desist. God is
going before that man and clearing the way. The laborers are few,
please don't destroy your own ministry by trying to destroy the truth and
sacrificing our children for political gain.
Well done, Reverend! God's own faithful servant.
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