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The preaching ministry of Tony Miano

The Timothy Project: Helping Churches Prepare Men for Public Evangelism

October 28, 2020 by Tony Miano 3 Comments

I enjoy disicpling others in the area of public (or "street") evangelism. When the discipleship is structured, I call it The Timothy Project. What is The Timothy Project? Simply put: The Timothy Project is an opportunity I provide to Christian men (only one or two at a time) to spend a week with me engaged in evangelism training, discipleship, and fellowship. Why I Believe I … [Read more...]

Identification: When Are You Required to Show It To An Officer?

July 21, 2020 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

You are engaged in public evangelism and/or ministry outside of an abortuary. An officer arrives and asks for your identification. What should you do? Introduction There continues to be some confusion among street evangelists and abortion abolitionists regarding when or if one is required to show a police officer a form of identification when asked to do so. In this article, … [Read more...]

Crosswalking: Abby and the Importance of Consistency (P2)

April 20, 2020 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

This article is the second in a two-part series. You can read P1, HERE. Abby approached me as I stood on the corner, with my cross. The first thing she said to me served as a reminder of the importance of consistency. Abby told me she had previously seen me on street corners with my cross. Seeing me often compelled her to stop and talk to me. The Importance of … [Read more...]

Listening to Sermons: Student; Preacher; Evangelist; Son

April 13, 2020 by Tony Miano Leave a Comment

I have been listening to sermons for 32 years. During that time, I've listened as a student, a preacher, and evangelist, and a son. Blessed by Expository Preaching I've been blessed all my Christian life (going on 32 years) to sit under expository preaching. Every pastor of every church to which I have been granted membership has been an expository preacher. Every one of them … [Read more...]

Filming & Posting Open-Air Preaching & One-to-One Conversation Videos

April 6, 2019 by Tony Miano 4 Comments

I have been filming my open-air preaching and one-to-one conversations since before the advent of the GoPro video camera. The first GoPro video camera, the Digital Hero, hit stores in 2006. I preached in the open-air, for the first time, in 2005. I'm also old enough to have used a rotary phone, to have owned a bike with a banana seat and sissy bar, and to have watched (on a … [Read more...]

Augustana College: Opposition to the Gospel by Some Students and Staff

October 29, 2018 by Tony Miano 1 Comment

While not necessarily on a whim, it was a decision that came somewhat out of the blue. Tuesday of last week, while trying to decide how to spend my Wednesday, I thought of Augustana College. It dawned on me that in two more than two years of life and ministry in Iowa, I had never been to Augustana College for ministry. About Augustana Augustana College is a private, liberal … [Read more...]

Trial: The State of Iowa (Plaintiff) v. Anthony Edward Miano (Defendant)

January 12, 2018 by Tony Miano 13 Comments

On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, I stood trial. I stood accused of Disorderly Conduct: Loud and Raucous Noise, causing distress to people inside a public building. This article will provide a snapshot of the trial, the verdict, and the sentencing. The Parties and the People's Burden Prosecutor, representing the Johnson County and the State of Iowa: Assistant Johnson County … [Read more...]

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It Came Down to a Polaroid: And Why I Never Rely on Evidence in My Evangelistic Apologetics

It Came Down to a Polaroid: And Why I Never Rely on Evidence in My Evangelistic Apologetics

January 11, 2021 By Tony Miano Leave a Comment

Evidence is very important in a courtroom, and I try never to rely on evidence when engaging in evangelistic apologetics. Bike Patrol In the Summer of 1998, I was assigned to the Career Offender … Continue Reading

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