The Watchman on the Wall, Volume 3

Marsha Harvell has a passion for the LORD and treasures His Word. She has led more than 100 Bible studies. As an international trainer for Precept Ministries, she has taught hundreds of people in Germany, France, Qatar, Bahrain, India, and Japan how to study the Bible and lead Bible studies. Marsha is dedicated to helping others discover the promises found in Scripture. She and her husband, Ron (married in 1984), recently returned to the States after serving for five years in Europe and the Middle East. Marsha is a missionary to the military as a chaplain's wife, appointed by the North American Mission Board (1991). Ron and Marsha now minister to the military community from Washington DC. With a Bachelors in Education from Hardin-Simmons University and a Masters in Gifted and Talented Education from Texas Women's University, Marsha Harvell is an accomplished woman who has taught in both public and private schools. She has helped plant churches and served as a worship leader and a women's ministry director. She is also a conference speaker; some of her favorite topics include: The Covenant Maker, Godly Relationships, Being a Godly Wife and Mother, Hearing and Heeding God, Being Complete in Christ, Knowing God, and How to Pray. She is the author of The Covenant Maker: Knowing God and His Promises for Salvation and Marriage and co-author of The Watchman: on the Wall: Daily Devotions for Praying God's Word Over Those You Love, volumes 1, 2, and 3 and is co-author with Ron and Wendy Walters of 50 Steps With Jesus, Learning to Walk Daily With The Lord (New Believer's and Shepherd's Guides). Marsha and Ron have been married since 1984 and have two grown children, Stephanie (married to Jonathan) and Steven (married to Rachel), who also serve the LORD in ministries overseas. They have seven grandchildren: Nathan, Adilynn, Kik, Daniel, Kyro, Caleb, and Abigail. Dr. Ron Harvell is the Deputy Chief of Chaplains for the United States Air Force where he is responsible for supporting the Air Force Chief of Chaplains for ministry to all Air Force personnel. Previously he was the Command Chaplain for Air Force Mobility Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, and Air Force Central Command caring for all Air Force personnel serving in the 22 countries of the Middle East. Ron felt called to ministry when he was 17 years old. After being licensed to the Gospel Ministry by Circle Drive Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, he attended college where he met and married Marsha (1984). In June of 1985, he was ordained by Friendship Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas. Following seminary, he pastored Northside Baptist Church in Kermit, Texas for four and a half years. Since 1991, Marsha and Ron have lived in 15 locations around the world serving as endorsed ministers of the North American Mission Board to the Air Force Active Duty Chaplain Corps. He is an award-winning church growth pastor in both civilian and military organizations and a visionary leader serving God in His transformation of individuals, communities, and institutions. He is the co-author with Marsha of The Watchman: on the Wall: Daily Devotions for Praying God's Word Over Those You Love, volumes 1, 2, and 3. And is co-author with Marsha and Wendy Walters of 50 Steps With Jesus, Learning to Walk Daily With The Lord (New Believer's and Shepherd's Guides). Ron has earned a Bachelors in Art from Hardin-Simmons University in Bible and History, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Asia Graduate School of Theology with a focus in Transformational Leadership for the Global City. He also has a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from National War College at the National Defense University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from The George Washington University. These academic experiences help to shape ministry opportunities and capacities for where his gifts and passions are, preaching, teaching, discipleship, church planting, and church growth. Ron and Marsha have been married since 1984 and have two grown children, Stephanie (married to Jonathan) and Steven (married to Rachel). Both families serve the Lord as ministries overseas. They have seven grandchildren: Nathan, Adilynn, Kik, Daniel, Kyro, Caleb, and Abigail.