Public Administration Board Certified
Resume:
MICHAEL ANTHONY MILTON
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Tryon, NC 28782
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Education
•1998: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theology and Religious Studies, University of Wales, Lampeter, Wales (Trinity Saint David’s); Dissertation: “The Application of the Theology of the Westminster Assembly in the Ministry of the Welsh Puritan, Vavasor Powell (1617-1670)”; History, Historical Theology, Historiography, Applied Theology; The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies.
Dissertation archive: The British Library
•1993: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Cum Laude, Knox Theological Seminary, Fort Lauderdale
•1977: Diploma (now AS), The Defense Language Institute (Albanian), Monterey, CA
•1989: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
•2016: Master of Public Administration (MPA), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Public Administration, Public Service Leadership, Public Policy, Chapel Hill, NC. Read Thesis.
•2010: Graduate Diploma, Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
•2020: Post-doctoral Certification, Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Harvard University, Derek Bok School of Teaching and Learning
•2022: Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Erskine College and Seminary; Dissertation: “Reimagining Pastoral Education and Training.” Read Dissertation.
Ministerial Credentials
•Teaching Elder (Ordained Minister), Presbyterian Church in America, Tennessee Valley Presbytery
•2016-2019: Minister-Organizing Pastor, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
•1993: Ordained as an Evangelist, Heartland Presbytery, PCA
•1989: Licensed to Preach, Heartland Presbytery, PCA; Internship, Olathe Presbyterian Church, Olathe, Kansas; Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Certifications
•Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC): Association of Certified Christian Chaplains, 2016 to No termination date (annual CEUs required)
•Board Certified Chaplain (BCC): Association of Certified Christian Chaplains, 2016 No termination date (annual CEUs required)
•Board Certified Chaplain (BCC): Spiritual Care Association, 2016 (annual CEUs required)
•Clinical Pastoral Education (BC-CPE) Supervisor: Four units, Institute of Pastoral Training, Orlando, 2016 to no termination date (annual CEUs required)
•Postgraduate Program: Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University, 2019-2020
Pastoral Record
•2022–Present: Distinguished Professor of Missions and Evangelism, Chaplain Ministries, Director of Clinical Pastoral Education, Doctoral Supervisor, Advisor
•2016–2022: James H. Ragsdale Chair of Missions and Evangelism, President, D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership
•2018–2021: Provost, Interim Provost, James H. Ragsdale Chair of Missions and Evangelism, President, D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership
•2019: Honorably Retired, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church; Pastor Emeritus, Trinity Chapel, Weddington, NC
•2018: Honorably Retired, The Presbyterian Church in America
•2018: Retired, United States Army and Army Reserve, Fort Jackson, SC
•2016: Founding Pastor, Trinity Chapel Presbyterian Church, Weddington, NC
•2016: Promoted to Colonel, U.S. Army Chaplain Corps
•2016: James H. Ragsdale Professor of Missions and Evangelism, Erskine College and Theological Seminary
•2016–2018: Command Chaplain (Colonel), Nominative Position, U.S. Army Military Intelligence (Readiness Command), Fort Belvoir, VA
•2014: Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, Reformed Theological Seminary, 2007-2014
•2014–2016: Mobilized to Active Duty as Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel), Subject Matter Expert (SME), Homiletics, Liturgics, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Senior Editor of the Chaplain Corps Journal (peer-reviewed)
•2013: Elected by the Board of Trustees, Coral Ridge Ministries, Inc., Teaching Pastor, Truths that Transform; Kennedy family announces Milton as President and Senior Fellow of D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership
•2010: Unanimously elected to become Chancellor/CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary
•2007–2014: President, Chancellor, and James M. Baird Jr. Chair of Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC
•2003–Present: President, Faith for Living, Inc.
•2001-2008: Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, TN
•1998-2001: Organizing Pastor and Senior Pastor, Kirk O’ the Isles (PCA), Savannah, GA
•1998-2016: Adjunct Professor, Erskine College, and Seminary
•1997-1998: Acting President and Professor of Pastoral Theology, Knox Theological Seminary, Fort Lauderdale, FL
•1993-1997: Organizing Pastor and Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and Founder of Westminster Academy
•1993-1995: Visiting Pastor, Reformed Congregational Church, Gorseinon, Wales
Secular Work Record
•1985-1993: District Manager, Ashland Chemical Company (continued to work for Ashland Chemical Company through seminary)
•1978-1985: Executive Sales Representative, Dow Chemical Company
•1976-1978: Interpreter (Top Secret), US Navy Security Services, USN
Military Service
•1992-2018: Chaplain (Colonel), US Army Retired
•1976-1982: Interpreter, US Navy, and Navy Reserve
Military Education
•2013: Graduate Certification, Senior Instructor Training, Fort Jackson, SC
•2012: Graduate Certification, Higher Education and Training School, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
•2010: Graduate, Command and General Staff College, Leavenworth, KS
•2005: Graduate, The US Army Chaplain School, Advanced Course, Fort Jackson, SC
•1994: Graduate, Chaplain Sustainment Training (“residency”), The United States Disciplinary Barracks, Level 3 Maximum Security, Leavenworth, KS
•1992: Graduate, The US Army Chaplain School, Basic Course, Fort Monmouth, NJ
•1977: Graduate, The Defense Language Institute, Albanian, Monterey, CA
•1977-78: Graduate, The U.S. Air Force School of Cryptological Science, Naval Intelligence, Cryptography, San Angelo, TX
•1976: Graduate, US Naval Training Command, San Diego, CA
Military Assignments
•2016-2018: Command Chaplain, Nominative Appointment, US Army Military Intelligence Readiness Command, Fort Belvoir, VA
•2010-2016: Senior Instructor/Writer, US Army Chaplain Center and School, Fort Jackson, SC
•2009-2010: Deputy Command Chaplain, 108th Training Command, Charlotte, NC
•2007-2009: Special Projects-Writing, Office of the Chief of Chaplains, The Pentagon, Washington DC
•2005-2007: Assistant to the Division Chaplain, 81st Division, Birmingham, AL
•2001-2005: Brigade Chaplain, 4th BDE, 1st BDE, 87th Division, Birmingham, AL
•1999-2001: Brigade Chaplain, 5th BDE, 4th BDE, 1 BDE, Institutional Training, 108th Regional Support Command
•1998: Chaplain, Garrison, Ft. Shelby, MS
•1996-1998: Battalion Chaplain, USAR Center, Lawrence, KS
•1994-1996: Assistant Chaplain, 103rd Area Support Group, Kansas City, KS
•1993-1994: Chaplain Sustainment Training, Resident Chaplain, The United States Disciplinary Barracks, Level 3 Maximum Security, Leavenworth, KS
•1978-1982: US Naval Reserve, Washington DC
•1977-1978: School of Applied Cryptological Science, San Angelo, TX
•1976-1977: Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, CA
•1976: Naval Training Command, San Diego, CA
Awards
•Legion of Merit
•Medal of Meritorious Service, US Army, 2
•Army Commendation Medal, 2
•Army Achievement Medal, 2
•Navy Good Conduct Medal
•Naval Reserve Meritor
Official Campaign and Service Record Decorations
•Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (M)
•The National Defense Service Medal, 1
•Armed Forces Reserve Medal
•Reserve Component Achievement Medal, 3
•Army Service Ribbon
•Reserves Component Overseas Training Ribbon, 2
•Badge, Department of Defense (the Pentagon)
Books
1.Milton, Michael (2024). Approaching God: Lessons from Leviticus US: Christian Focus Publications. SBN 978-1527111561.
2.— (2024). How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place: Why I Love the Church. US: Bethesda Publishing Group. ASIN: B0D2GNB233.
3.— (2024). Liberty & Classism: Understanding the Political Philosophy of Leftist Elites.US: Bethesda Publishing Group. ISBN: 979**********.
4.— (2024) Lost and Found: Public Theology in the Secular Age. (Christian Vocation in Context: The D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership Series). US: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2024. ASIN B0D1W37YMP.
5.— (2024). Journey of a Lifetime: A Basic Guide to Discipleship for the New Believer in Jesus Christ our Lord. US: Bethesda Publishing Group.. ISBN 979-822-***-****.
6.— (2023). A Seminary Professor’s Plea for Christian Scholarship (Theological Higher Education Book 1). US: Bethesda Publishing Group. ISBN: 979**********.
7.— (2023). Walking the Tightrope: Chaplain Ministry Series. North Carolina, USA: Bethesda Publishing Group. ASIN: B0CKWM5NRC.
8.— (2023). Renewing Your Commitment to Christ's Call: Chaplain Ministry Series. US: Bethesda Publishing Group. ISBN: 979-822-***-****.
9.— (2023). Suffering for Christ: Chaplain Ministry Series. US: Bethesda Publishing Group. ISBN: 979-822-***-****.
10.— (2024). The Cape of Good Hope: The Chaplain as Missionary to the Secular Age. (The Chaplain Ministry, #6). US: Bethesda Publishing Group. EAN 979**********.
11.— (2023). The Pastoral Decision-Making Model: Chaplain Ministry Series. US: Bethesda Publishing Group. ASIN: B0C8TZSZJN.
12.— (2023). Involved with Mankind: A Theology of Chaplain Ministry. US: Bethesda Publishing Group. ISBN: 979-822-***-****.
13.— (2022). Hit By Friendly Fire: What To Do When Hurt by Another Believer. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN: 978-1666744361.
14.— (2020). Fulfilling God's Mission in the World as One. A Theology of Partnerships. Germany: Grin Verlag. ISBN: 978-334-***-****.
15.— (2019). From Flanders Field to the Moviegoer: Philosophical Foundations for a Transcendent Ethical Framework. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 978**********.
16.— (2019). Foundations of a Moral Government: Lex, Rex - A New Annotated Version in Contemporary English. US: Tanglewood Publishing. ISBN 978-0997249088.
17.— (2018). Called? Pastoral Guidance for the Divine Call to Gospel Ministry. UK, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications. ISBN 978**********.
18.— (2018). Vocation and Reform in Public Administration (Master of Public Administration thesis). (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). Germany: GRIN Verlag Academic Publishing. ISBN 978**********.
19.— (2018). So, What are You Doing Here?’ The Role of the Minister of the Gospel in Hospital Visitation or a Theological Cure for the Crisis in Evangelical Pastoral Care. Germany: GRIN Verlag Academic Publishing. ISBN 978**********.
20.— (2017). “Millenarianism” in The Jonathan Edwards Encyclopedia. US: Eerdmans Publishing Company. ISBN 978**********.
21.— (2016). Lord, I Want to Follow Your Call: A Pastoral Guide to the Ordained Ministry. US: Bethesda Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0692793732.
22.— (2016). Vocation and Reform. US: Civitas: Faith for Living, Inc. ISBN 978-1535315302.
23.— (2015). The Secret Life of a Pastor (and other intimate letters on ministry). UK: Christian Focus. ISBN 978-1781915967.
24.— (2014). Journey of a Lifetime. US: Fortress Book Service. ISBN 978-0985289744.
25.— (2013). Sounding the Depths: When the Saviour Prays for His People. UK: EP Books. ISBN 978-0852349717.
26.— (2013). Silent No More: A Biblical Call for the Church to Speak to State and Culture. US: Fortress Book Service, EP Books in the U.K. ISBN 978-0985289713.
27.— (2012). Finding a Vision for Your Church: Assembly Required. US: P&R Publishing. ISBN 978-1596384385.
28.— (2012). What God Starts, God Completes: Help and Hope for Hurting People, Third Edition with updates and a new Introduction. UK: Christian Focus Publications. ISBN 978-1845508234.
29.— (2012). What is the Doctrine of Adoption? US: P&R Publishing. ISBN 978-1-59638-391-3.
30.— (2011). Hit by Friendly Fire: What to Do When Fellow Believers Hurt You. UK: EP Books. ISBN 978-0-85234-776-8.
31.— (2011). Songs in the Night: How God Transforms Our Pain into Praise. US: P&R Publishing. ISBN 978-1-59638-221-3.
32.— (2009). Small Things, Big Things: Inspiring Stories of God's Everyday Grace. US: P&R Publishing. ISBN 978-1-59638-145-2.
33.— (2007) Cooperation without Compromise: Faithful Gospel Witness in a Pluralistic Setting. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 978-1-55635-390-1
34.— (2007) Oh the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus: Expository Messages from John 17. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 978-1-59752-218-2
35.— (2006). Following Ben: Expository Preaching for Frail Followers of Pulpit Giants. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 1-59752-958-3
36.— (2006). Giving as an Act of Worship. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 1-59752-712-2
37.— (2005). Authentic Christianity and the Life of Freedom: Expository Messages from Galatians. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 1-59752-212-0.
38.— (2005). The Demands of Discipleship: Expository Messages from Daniel. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 1-59752-217-1.
39. — (1999) Leaving a Career to Follow a Call: A Vocational Guide to the Ordained Ministry. US: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 1-57910-347-2.
Essays or Chapters in Other Books
1."Ethics in Preaching," in Contemporary Handbook of Preaching, edited by Michael Duduit (1992) - ISBN: 080*******
2."Millenarianism," in The Jonathan Edwards Encyclopedia, edited by Harry Stout (2017) - ISBN: 978**********
3."Statism, Reagan, and Religious Liberty," in Statism, the Shadows of Another Night (2015) - ISBN: 978**********
4.“Confession Out of Crisis: Historiography and Hope in the Westminster Assembly of Divines, 1643-52,” in Hope Fulfilled: Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson (2008) - ISBN: 978**********
5.Epilogue, "What Manner of Man was the Prophet," in 50 Days of Prayer for the PCA: May 7-June 25 (2009) - ISBN: 978**********
Monographs
•From Flanders Fields to the Moviegoer: Philosophical Foundations for a Transcendent Ethical Framework (US: Wipf & Stock Academic, 2019).
•Vocation and Reform: An Analysis of Five Key Areas of Public Administration (US: Civitas Press, 2016).
•“So, What are You Doing Here?” A Cure for the Crisis in Pastoral Care in Evangelical Churches (Germany: GRIN, 2018).
•A Theology of Partnerships (Germany: GRIN, 2020).
Peer-reviewed Journals
•“The Future of the Armed Forces Chaplaincy in the United States of America” (The Chaplain Corps Journal: The Professional Journal of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, Summer 2016), 32-37
•“John Donne in the Trenches: Moral Leadership and the Chaplain as the Living Repository of Western Civilization” (The Chaplain Corps Journal: The Professional Journal of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, Fall, 2014), 17-20
•“Finding God in Spiritual Depression” (The Army Chaplaincy: The Professional Journal of the Unit Ministry Team, Summer/Fall 2010), 43-54
•“‘So What Are You Doing Here?’ The Role of the Minister of the Gospel in Hospital Visitation and, or a Theological Cure for the Crisis in Evangelical Pastoral Care” (Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, March 2003)
•“The Pastoral Predicament of Vavasor Powell (1617-1670): Eschatological Fervor and Its Relationship to the Pastoral Ministry” (Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, September 2000)
Preprints
•Reimagining Pastoral Education and Training. Figshare, 2022
•A Philosophy of Teaching. Figshare, 2022
•Loving GOD, Loving Others: The Evil of Hatred by Accidental Differences in Humankind. Authorea Preprints (2021). DOI: 10.22541/au.162428618.86600772/v3
•The Antelope and the Hyena: An Urgent Warning Against The New Socialism. Authorea Preprints (2021). DOI: 10.22541/au.161946620.05434152/v4
•The Canon of Holy Scripture: Four Vital Vectors in Plotting a Better Understanding of this Essential Doctrine. Authorea (2021). DOI: 10.22541/au.163335792.29094557/v1
•What Did God Promise Abraham? Authorea (2021). DOI: 10.22541/au.163111091.19930956/v1
•Public Theology in the Secular Age: Editor’s Introduction. Authorea (2021). DOI: 10.22541/au.162445513.32757000/v1
Other Periodicals
•Christianity.com: Numerous articles
•Crosswalk.com: Numerous articles
•BibleStudyTools.com: Numerous articles
•Preaching.com: Numerous sermons and articles
•Preaching.org: Numerous sermons and articles
•The Christian Observer: Articles
•World Magazine: Articles, editorials, reviews
•Newspapers: Olathe News, Fort Lauderdale Sun, Overland Park Sun, The Chattanooga Times Free Press; featured in articles about pastoral ministry in Kansas City Star, Overland Park Sun, Savannah Morning News, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Charlotte Observer, Livingston Parish News (formerly the Denham Springs News).
Papers Read for Conferences
•“Evangelism in the Secular Age,” 2021, General Synod, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
•“Collapse of the Puritan Middle: Lessons, Faith, and Politics from Seventeenth-Century English Civil and Ecclesiastical Conflict” (The 2018 Winter Meeting of the American Society of Church History, Washington D.C., January 5, 2018)
•“In Jesus’ Name, I Pray:” Exclusivity in Public Prayer and the Restrictive Contours of Civic Pluralism (The 63rd Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, San Francisco, California, November 2011)
•“Justification in Seventeenth-Century English Puritanism” (The 62nd Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Atlanta, Georgia, November 2010)
•“The Once and Future Calvin” (The Taste of Calvin 500 Conference, Orlando, Florida, June 2009)
•“Preaching from the Footnotes: The Challenge of Textual Criticism in Expository Preaching” (Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Providence, Rhode Island, November 2008)
•“Cooperation Without Compromise: Faithful Gospel Witness in a Pluralistic Age” (Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Washington DC, November 2006)
•“Historiography and Hope in the Westminster Assembly of Divines, 1643-52” (Westminster Confession of Faith Conference, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 2006)
•“So what are you doing here?” The Role of the Minister of the Gospel in Hospital Visitation, or a Theological Cure for the Crisis in Evangelical Pastoral Care (Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Colorado Springs, CO, November 2001)
•“The Pastoral Predicament of Vavasor Powell and Radical Welsh Puritanism” (Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, Danvers, MA, November 1999)
Online Audio, Print, and Video Sermon Catalogues
•Audible Books: Songs in the Night, 2018
•Audible Books: Big Things, Little Things: Inspiring Stories of God’s Grace, 2021
•Audible Podcasts: Erskine Theological Seminary Presents Faith for Living, Dr. Michael A. Milton
•Chapel Talk with Mike Milton
•Ministry Minutes with Dr. Michael A. Milton
•Servants of Grace: Articles, sermons
•Faith for Living with Mike Milton: A multimedia weekly Bible-teaching ministry
•Atlantic Coast Communications: Select online audio and video sermons from 1998-present
•Third Millennium Ministries: Select sermons from 1998-present
•Sermons, Lectures, and Music: All distributed on iTunes
•Preaching.com: A large number of printed sermons are preserved here
•Sermon Archive (145+ sermons audio and video): SermonAudio
Courses Taught
•Christian Education: Belhaven University, 2014-2017
•Christian Leadership: Belhaven University, 2014-2017
•Public Administration and Business: Belhaven University, 2014-2017
•Leadership (Master, Doctoral): Erskine Theological Seminary, 2020-
•Economics (Master): Belhaven University, 2014-2017
•Ministry Plan/Business Plan (Doctoral, Master): Belhaven University, 2014-2017
•Budget Analysis (Master): Belhaven University, 2014-2017
•Introduction to Public Administration (Master): Belhaven University, 2014-2017
•Sociology of Religion: (“Changing Face of the American Church,” Master, Doctoral), 1900-2020
•Vocation and Transformation: (Spiritual Formation for Theological Students, Master)
•Pastoral Care and Counseling (Master, Doctoral): Erskine Theological Seminary, 2015-
•Conflict Resolution (Master, Doctoral): Erskine Theological Seminary, 2015-
•Church History: The American Great Awakenings (Master): Erskine Theological Seminary, 2015-
•Military History: US Army Chaplain School, 2010-2015
•Geneva Convention: US Army Chaplain School, 2010-2015
•Introduction to Chaplaincy: US Army Chaplain School, Erskine, Belhaven
•Introduction to the Work of the Christian Shepherd (Master): Belhaven University, 2014-2017
•Homiletics I: Preparation of Expository Sermons: Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•Homiletics II: Delivery of Expository Sermons: 2021-
•Pastoral Counseling: Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•The Changing Face of the American Church: Faith in the Secular Age: Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•Vocation and Transformation: Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•Basic Preaching: Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•Introduction to Chaplain Ministries: Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•Introduction to Church Planting: Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•Exploring the Missional Church: Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•Vocational Renewal (Doctor of Ministry): Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016
•Introduction to Chaplain Ministries (D.Min.): Capitol Seminary, 2014
•Christian Shepherding (MA): The Graduate School, Belhaven University, 2014-2016
•Public Administration: The Graduate School, Belhaven University, 2014-2016
•Leadership: The Graduate School, Belhaven University, 2014-2016
•Christian Education: The Graduate School, Belhaven University, 2014-2016
•Bible Survey: The Graduate School, Belhaven University, 2014-2016
•Church History: The Graduate School, Belhaven University, 2014-2016
•Economics: The Graduate School, Belhaven University, 2014-2016
•Public Policy: The Graduate School, Belhaven University, 2014-2016
•Preaching for Revitalization (Doctor of Ministry): Reformed Theological Seminary, 2012
•Introduction to Preaching (Master of Divinity): Knox Theological Seminary, 1997-98
•Church Planting (Doctor of Ministry): Knox Theological Seminary, 1998-2002
•Church Planting (Doctor of Ministry): Erskine Theological Seminary, 1999-2000
•Pastoral Theology: Vocational Holiness in the Pastoral Epistles (Doctor of Ministry): Erskine Theological Seminary, 2000
•Spiritual Formation (Master of Divinity): Knox Theological Seminary, 1997-98
•Reformed Liturgics (Master of Divinity): Knox Theological Seminary, 1997-98
•Church Planting: Reformed Theological Seminary, Monterrey, Mexico Partnership, 2009-
•Pastoral Ministry: Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC, 2009-
•Renewing Your Passion for Preaching: United States Air Force Chaplain College, Columbia, South Carolina, 2010
•Don’t Hold Back— Essential Truths for Chaplains Ministering in a Pluralistic Setting: Kochel en se, Bavaria, Germany
•It’s a Growing Time—Resting in God before Running in Ministry: A Convocation Message to the Chaplain Career Course, July 18, 2011, Main Post Chapel, Fort Jackson, SC
•Pastoral Epistles (M.Div.): Hindustan Bible Institute, Madras, India, 2005
•Evangelism and Church Planting: Presbyterian Theological Seminary of India, Dehra Dun, India, 2005
•Directed Studies and Independent Studies in Church History, Pastoral Theology, Ethics, Sociology of Religion, Cultural Studies, Missiology: Numerous Institutions, 1997-Present
Academic Committees and Governance
•Chair, Ministry Committee, Erskine Theological Seminary, 2017-
•Member, Graduate Committee, Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-
•Chair, Master of Divinity in Chaplain Ministries Committee, Erskine Theological Seminary, 2018
•Chairman, Strategic Planning, Erskine Theological Seminary, 2016-2016
•Chair, Doctor of Ministry Restructuring Committee, Reformed Theological Seminary, 2009-2011
•Board of Trustees, Member, Knox Theological Seminary, 2000-2010
•Member, Curricula Revision Task Force, Practical Theology Subcommittee, Knox Theological Seminary, 1997-98
•Coordinator, Doctor of Ministry Revision Task Force, Knox Theological Seminary, 1997-98
•Chairman, Strategic Planning, Board of Directors of Knox Theological Seminary, 2006-2008
•Doctor of Ministry Task Force, Reformed Theological Seminary, 2009-
•Presidential Search Committee, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, 2009-2010
•Examiner for Doctoral Dissertations, Erskine Theological Seminary, 1998-2000
•Examiner for Doctoral Dissertations, Knox Theological Seminary, 1998-2008
•Examiner for Doctoral Dissertations, Australian College of Theology, 2010
Grants
•The Lily Foundation for Theological Higher Education, 2021, “Reimagining Pastoral Education and Training”
•The Bell Foundation, 2020, “Digital Technology and D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership”
Radio and Television
•Faith for Living, Inc.: 2002-Present
•Truths that Transform: Speaker and Host, 2013-2017
•The Redeeming Factor: Founder and Radio Preacher, 1993-1997, Atlantic Coast Communications, Bott Broadcasting, Overland Park, KS
•The Knox Seminary Radio Hour (later The Jerusalem Chamber): Host and Teacher, WAFG, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1997-1998
•The Living Word: Founder and Radio Preacher, Atlantic Coast Communications, 1998-2001, Savannah, GA
•The Morning Worship Service of the First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga (later Faith for Living television): Television Pastor, WGOW, 2002-2008
•Faith for Living at First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga: Founder and Radio Preacher, Atlantic Coast Communications, Various Stations and Markets, 2002-2008
•The Call with Mike Milton: Founder and Radio Preacher, Atlantic Coast Communications
•Faith for Living with Mike Milton: Founder and Speaker, NRB Television nationwide and in select markets in radio, 2011-
•Truths that Transform: “When You Pray,” 9/2/09
•Appearances on Local and National Television and Radio, including Coral Ridge Ministries Television, Truths that Transform radio, Prime Time America on Moody Radio, Money Matters on Moody Radio, quoted in AP Wires, USA Today, Christianity Today, World Magazine
Governance and Boards
•Chief Executive Officer: Reformed Theological Seminary, 2010-2014
•President: Reformed Theological Seminary, 2007-2010
•Provost: Presidential Cabinet, Erskine Theological Seminary, 2020-2022
•Communications: Various Stations and Markets, 2008-present
•Faith for Living with Mike Milton (radio and television ministry): Founder and Speaker, NRB Television nationwide, and in select markets in radio, 2011-present
•President and Chairman of the Board: Faith for Living, 2007-present
•Member, Board of Directors: Knox Theological Seminary, 2006-2008
•President-elect, Member, Administrative Committee and Board of Directors: The Presbyterian Church in America, 1998-2003; 2007-present
•U.S. Army College of Preachers: 2010-present
•Member, Contributing Board: Preaching: A Professional Journal for Preachers, 2005-present
•Subject Matter Expert, Theology: Crosswalk.com, Christianity.com, Bible Study Tools, Salem Web Media, 2020-present
Academic Honors
•Distinguished Professor: Erskine College and Seminary, 2022
•Endowed Chair: Erskine Theological Seminary
•Endowed Chair: Reformed Theological Seminary
•The Annual Award for Excellence in Leadership: MidAmerica Nazarene University, 1989
•Award in Systematic Theology: Knox Theological Seminary, 1993
•Award in Preaching: Knox Theological Seminary, 1993
Other Awards
•Presidential Commendation for Service: President of the United States, 2018
•Order of the Longleaf Pine (for Public Service): Nominative Award by U.S. Senate NC Delegation to Office of the Governor, Highest Honors in Public Service to the Citizens of the State of North Carolina, Governor of North Carolina; Honorary Ambassador Appointment by the Governor, 2018
•Commendation for Service: Chief of Staff, US Army, 2018
•Letter of Commendation: Chancellor, University of North Carolina System, 2018
•Who’s Who in America: Original Marquis Who’s Who, 2007-present
•Who’s Who in the World: Marquis Who’s Who, 2008-present
•Nominee, Alumni of the Year: 75th Anniversary, The Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA
Memberships
•The Evangelical Theological Society: 1993-present
•The Evangelical Seminary Presidents’ Fellowship: 2008-2013
•The World Reformed Fellowship: 2008-present
•The American Association for Church History: 2012-present
•The Society for Biblical Literature: 2013-present
•The Evangelical Homiletics Society: 2014-present
•The John Donne Society: 2014-present
•The John Milton Society: 2016-present
•The Society of American Church Historians: 2016-present
•Lausanne Global Theological Network: Board Member, 2010-2013
Civic Associations
•Member, Sons of the Revolution: General Davidson Chapter, Department of North Carolina, 2016-present
•Member, Royal Society of Saint George: 2020-present
•Member, Disabled Veterans of America: 2017-present
•Member, Post 77, American Legion: Tryon, NC, 2013-present
•The Reserve Officer Association: 2004-present
•The Military Officer Association: Western North Carolina, 2013-present
•Member, The Regimental Chaplain Association: 2012-present
•Member, Advisory Board: Boy Scouts of America, Chattanooga, TN, 2002-2008
•Member, Rotary Club: Downtown Chattanooga, TN, 2002-2008
•Board Member, Former State Chaplain: Sons of the Revolution, North Carolina, 2018-2019
References
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