About Disciple the Nations

After sixteen years in pastoral ministry, Tim found himself pastoring a large church complete with the opportunities for preaching at various conferences throughout each year as well as the radio. He and his family enjoyed the country life complete with a million dollar view. Life was good for the Miller family, yet, there was a growing sence of dissatisfaction within Tim. He yearned to do a better job of producing the disciples Jesus demanded and found himself frustrated with trying to achieve this objective working with denominational and non-denominational churches. However, the biggest hindrances to making disciples were not the churches Tim pastored, but within himself.

Over a period of months, God led Tim through a series of events which greatly tested his faith. The all-searching gaze of the Lord preceded His question to Tim, "Will you serve me at any cost?" Eventually, Tim's broken response came forth. "Yes, Lord, I will serve you at any cost."

During the next few weeks, more directives from the Lord followed. The Holy Spirit was slowly bringing Tim to the end of himself. God called the Millers to resign their church, surrender their income, and burn their denominational and educational bridges. If the ministry of the Miller family was to prosper, it would be through God's credentials alone.

Several months later, the Miller farm was sold, "good byes" had been said, and the family found themselves temporarily residing in a house located on Lake Barkley in western Kentucky. Funds were exhausted as were food and fuel. In the stronghold of stubborn brokenness the Millers cried out to God to reveal Himself amidst the clouds of uncertainty for that very morning the children were eating the last box of cereal. God had given Tim the verse "...open your mouth wide and I will fill it." (Psalm 81:10 NASB)

Like baby birds crying for their mother to drop sustenance into their mouths, the Millers cried out for the Lord's provision. That evening, a lady knocked on the door. Upon entering, she stated God had spoken to her and her husband the previous night and they were supposed to help support the new ministry to which God had called the Millers. She placed two one hundred dollar bills upon the table.

That simple act of obedience started a landslide of provision from the Lord that has been nothing short of supernatural. The resolve to the Lord from the beginning was, "Lord, we want to look back and say - 'Only God could have done that.'"

Since those difficult meager beginnings, several more twists and turns occurred in terms of God’s will and timing. Just when all seemed to be heading towards the construction of the DTN international headquarters in Trenton, Kentucky, Tim’s wife, Lane Ann, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and went home to be with Jesus six months later. Tim was left as a single parent of four, with a hundred and twenty acre farm to care for and ministry to fulfill. It was a most difficult journey for the Miller family, but God, yet again proved Himself faithful by trading beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning.

Tim met and later married a widowed Canadian woman, Cecilia, who joined him in parenting the two teens still at home as well as partnering with him in the DTN ministry.

Although God closed the door to building the DTN headquarters in Kentucky, He suddenly opened new doors to further branches of ministry. The Kentucky farm sold miraculously in less than 2 weeks, even during poor market times, and the Miller family moved to Montana in the Fall of 2011. They set out not knowing exactly where they were going. The Miller's rented in Swan Lake, Montana, while searching and praying for a suitable property to develop the DTN headquarters. A 20 acre forested tract at the base of Crane Mountain was found, just outside Bigfork, Montana, where the Millers now reside. The property borders the Flathead National Forest where the majesty of God’s creation can be experienced fully for all who come to train, rest, and visit. The Miller's are excited about hosting and training all whom God sends.

Space does not permit the description of all our Lord’s mercy, goodness, and provision during this journey. We have learned the essence of grace is that God will provide everything needed to accomplish His work through those who submit their all to Him, even unto death. The key is to wait upon His leading and timing and be willing to simply hoist the sails and allow Him to guide you where He wants you to be.

To date, God has not allowed DTN to participate in overt fundraising but to simply tell the story. The Miller's constant prayer has been for God to help them find favor in the eyes and hearts of those He brings across their path. This has been their sole means of raising financial support.

God has allowed DTN to train thousands of leaders around the world in disciple making which they pray will culminate into tens of thousands of faithful followers of Christ.