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His Family
Though Dr. Miller is well known, widely traveled and well respected as a preacher, scholar and community leader, he has often stated that he could not have done any of it without the love and support of his beautiful wife, Mrs. Eunice Miller. Married for almost 55 years, they have three adult children, Frettra(Rohan), Earl, Jr.(Aisha), and Melvin(Tonya); 13 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.
His Preparation
Bachelor of Music, Jackson State University
Master of Music Education, University of Illinois- Graduate School of Music
Master of Divinity, Virginia Union University- School of Theology
Doctor of Ministry, Union Theological Seminary
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His Ministry
Senior Pastor, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Glen Allen, Virginia (1972-1977)
Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minnesota (1977-1992)
Founder and Senior Pastor, Progressive Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minnesota (1992-2017)
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His Service
Former Member, St. Paul Planning Commission
Former Member, Minnesota Council of Churches
Past President, Minnesota State Baptist Convention-Congress of Christian Education
Past Dean, Minnesota State Baptist Convention-Congress of Christian Education
Member and Past President, St. Paul Interdenominational Black Ministerial Alliance
Past President, Rainbow Children’s Theatre
Past President, Pilgrim Foundation for Urban, Social and Educational Development
Past President, St. Paul NAACP
Past President, P.R.O.C.E.E.D. Inc.
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His Accomplishments
Professor, Augsburg College
Professor, Bethel Theological Seminary
Director of Field Education and Professor, Virginia Union School of Theology
Dean of Student Affairs, Virginia Union University
Director of Bands, Virginia Union University
Lead role in internationally acclaimed musical “The Gospel at Colonus”
Named one of the "10 Most Influential Clergy in the Twin Cities", Minneapolis/St. Paul magazine
Spurgeon Award recipient, Boy Scouts of America
2009 Minnesota African American Heritage Calendar Honoree
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Reverend Doctor Earl Frederick Miller, Sr.
Be Inspired by Pastor's Favorite Quotes
"My daddy was a mechanic"
"I know I'm right about it"
"...the woof and warf of your nature"
"You look half-way decent"
"If you want to feel better just take some shark cartilage"
"Don't be a progress holder-upper"
BIOGRAPHY
His Calling
The journey began in Jackson, Mississippi where Earl Frederick Miller, Sr was born on March 17, 1941. His parents, Earl Lee Miller and Melvin Gamble Miller, were faithful, God-fearing Christians who believed in the power of prayer. Dr. Miller has often told the story of how he almost died as a baby, but through his mother’s prayer he was healed and she dedicated him to the Lord to use for ministry. But it wasn’t until 1966 that he began to experience a conscious inner calling to the Gospel Ministry. After trying very hard for three years to deny his calling, in June 1969, he surrendered to the will of God and accepted his call to Preach the Gospel! From there, God has since used him around the world to bring souls to Christ.
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I'd Rather See A Sermon
Edgar A. Guest
I'd rather see a sermon
than hear one any day;
I'd rather one should walk with me
than merely tell the way.
The eye's a better pupil
and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing,
but example's always clear;
And the best of all preachers
are the men who live their creeds,
For to see good put in action
is what everybody needs.
I soon can learn to do it
if you'll let me see it done;
I can watch your hands in action,
but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lecture you deliver
may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lessons
by observing what you do;
For I might misunderstand you
and the high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding
how you act and how you live.
"Look at your neighbor if you can stand to look at 'em"
" Sometimes we get spiritual amnesia"
"...deep down in your knower"
"You might have a case of forgettability"
"I see things in my mind's eye"