Michael A. Milton

The Rev. Michael A. Milton, PhD

Michael Anthony Milton (born 1958) is an American Presbyterian minister, theologian, educator, pastor, broadcaster, author, Chaplain (Colonel), U.S. Army Reserve-Retired, and composer-musician. Milton was elected to the James Ragsdale Chair of Missions and Evangelism, Erskine Theological Seminary, in June 2015.[1] Milton, a former pastoral intern under D. James Kennedy, became President and Senior Fellow of the D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership.[2] Milton succeeded D. James Kennedy as the Teaching Pastor on the nationally televised sermon broadcast, Truths That Transforms (2013-2015).[3] Milton has dual credentials in the Presbyterian Church in America and the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.[4][5] He is also credentialed through the Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains.[6]

Milton's record includes service as Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee and his election as President of the Charlotte campus of RTS (2007) and then Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) (2010). He is the founder and president of Faith For Living, Inc. a North Carolina religious non-profit engaged in Christian discipleship, education, and communication.[7][8]

Theological career

Michael A. Milton was educated for the ministry under D. James Kennedy, George W. Knight III, R. Laird Harris, and Robert L. Reymond at Knox Theological Seminary.[9] He is a graduate of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California; received a B.A. from MidAmerica Nazarene University, and Master of Divinity from Knox Theological Seminary.[10] He earned the Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Religious Studies[11] from the University of Wales, Lampeter. He wrote his dissertation in seventeenth century pastoral theology under William Price and Noel Gibbard, University of Wales, Lampeter.[11] Milton is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Master of Public Administration program of the School of Government (2016).[12] Milton studied public administration under Dr. William Rivenbark.[13][14] Milton is, also, a graduate of the United States Army Command and General Staff College [15] in Leavenworth, Kansas.[16]

Milton was founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and of Westminster Academy of Overland Park, Kansas;[17] Interim President, Knox Theological Seminary;[18] founding pastor, Kirk O' the Isles, Savannah, Georgia;[19] Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee;[20][21] before his appointment as president of RTS-Charlotte.

Milton was elected to become chancellor and chief executive officer of Reformed Theological Seminary on September 2, 2010, and officially assumed those duties on June 1, 2012, succeeding the Reverend Robert "Ric" Cannada, Jr. .[22] The investiture and inauguration service was held on September 14, 2012.[23]

Prior to becoming chancellor, Milton was President of RTS-Charlotte, elected in 2007, interim president of RTS Orlando, and the James M. Baird, Jr. Chair of Pastoral Theology since 2009. He retained the Chair of Pastoral Theology with his election as Chancellor.[24]

On March 13, 2013, it was announced that the Executive Committee of the Seminary granted a retirement from the position in order to seek recovery from a chronic illness (Dysautonomia) that had become increasingly debilitating. The move was described as compassionate in order for Milton to fully recover and be able to return to ministry. Milton wrote a theological reflection on the illness called, "Difficult but Necessary: Relinquishing Leadership in Winter to Renew Ministry in a New Season."[25] Milton remained an adjunct member of the faculty.[26]

Milton is a faculty member and speaker with the Intercollegiate Studies Institute,[27] and is a contributor to the Center for Vision and Values, a conservative think tank, at Grove City College.[28] He is a contributing editor to and contributing writer for Preaching.com.[29] He is, also, an adjunct faculty member of Belhaven University and holds the chair of missions and evangelism at Erskine Theological Seminary.[30]

In addition to devotional and Biblical themes, Milton has written commentaries on Christian faith in the public square. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association invited Milton to write the theological affirmation for the Billy Graham final crusade, "My Hope".[31] Milton was invited by President Ronald Reagan's son, Michael Reagan, to speak at the Reagan Center in Santa Barbara, California. He spoke on September 26, 2013 at the Reagan Center, before the guests of the Young America's Foundation, on the topic of "What the Legacy of Ronald Reagan Can Teach Us Today about Religious Liberty."[32][33]

Milton has presented and published peer-reviewed academic papers at American Society of Church History (ASCH), the Evangelical Theological Society.[34][35] Milton's published Curriculum Vitae lists him as a member of the Society of Biblical Literature. John Donne Society, and the John Milton (American) Society.[36] He was Senior Editor of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps Journal.[37]

Milton teaches or has taught on the mission of the Church in the world, homiletics, church planting, apologetics, world religions, and pastoral theology courses at the masters and doctoral levels at Reformed Theological Seminary,[38] Knox Theological Seminary,[39] Lancaster Bible College, and Erskine Theological Seminary.[40] Milton, also, teaches theological perspectives on economics, public policy, leadership, and public administration at Belhaven University.[41][42]

Michael A. Milton has advocated a "reorientation" to a "parochial theology" or a "parish ministry" in order to more faithfully fulfill the Biblical vision of the ordained ministry and the ordinary work of discipleship, especially in Reformed churches.[43][44] He codified a vocational training portion of this vision in his concept of "pastoral residency" following theological seminary training.[45] Milton wrote on accomplishing this arrangement under a proposed fellowship called the D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership.[45] The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church voted in 2017 to partner with Milton to become the host and developer for the D. James Kennedy Institute and the pastoral residency fellowship.[46][47]

Military career

Milton is a former Navy top-secret linguist who later served as a Chaplain (Colonel) in the United States Army Reserves.[48][49] He was appointed by the Chief of Chaplains of the United States Army in 2010 to the College of Military Preachers.[50][51] Michael A. Milton served as a faculty member of the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.[14] The Combined Arms Research Library lists Milton as Senior Editor of the Chaplain Corps Journal' in issues from 2013-2015.[52][53] In 2015, Milton was selected by the United States Army Reserve Command to the position of Command Chaplain of United States Army Military Intelligence Readiness Command.[54] Milton was awarded the Legion of Merit upon his retirement in February 2018.[55][56] Governor Roy Cooper of the State of North Carolina conferred the Order of the Long Leaf Pine citing Milton's contributions to public service in North Carolina.[57]

Michael Anthony Milton is a member of the Sons of the Revolution, General Davidson North Carolina chapter, and the American Legion.[58][59]

Books

Milton is the author of or contributor to the following books:

  • Milton, Michael (2018). Called? Pastoral Guidance for the Divine Call to Gospel Ministry. Ross-Shire, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications. ISBN 9781527101128.
  • Vocation and Reform in Public Administration (Master of Public Administracion thesis, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). GRIN Verlag Academic Publishing. 2018. ISBN 9783668625730.
  • "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. GRIN Verlag Academic Publishing. 2018. ISBN 9783668622081.
  • "Millenarianism" in The Jonathan Edwards Encyclopedia. Eerdmans Publishing Company. 2017. ISBN 9780802869524.
  • Lord, I Want to Follow Your Call: A Pastoral Guide to the Ordained Ministry. Bethesda Publishing Group. 2016. ISBN 978-0692793732.
  • Vocation and Reform. Civitas: Faith for Living, Inc. 2016. ISBN 978-1535315302.
  • The Secret Life of a Pastor (and other intimate letters on ministry. Christian Focus. 2015. ISBN 978-1781915967.
  • Journey of a Lifetime. Fortress Book Service. 2014. ISBN 978-0985289744.
  • Sounding the Depths: When the Savour Prays for His People. EP Books. 2013. ISBN 978-0852349717.
  • Silent No More: A Biblical Call for the Church to Speak to State and Culture. Fortress Book Service, EP Books in the U.K. 2013. ISBN 978-0985289713.
  • Finding a Vision for Your Church: Assembly Required. P&R Publishing. 2012. ISBN 978-1596384385.
  • What God Starts, God Completes: Help and Hope for Hurting People, Third Edition with updates and a new Introduction. Christian Focus Publications. 2012. ISBN 978-1845508234.
  • What is the Doctrine of Adoption?. P&R Publishing. 2012. ISBN 978-1-59638-391-3.
  • Hit by Friendly Fire: What to Do When Fellow Believers Hurt You. EP Books. 2011. ISBN 0-85234-776-6.
  • Songs in the Night: How God Transforms our Pain into Praise. P&R Publishing. 2011. ISBN 978-1-59638-221-3.
  • Small Things, Big Things: Inspiring Stories of God's Everyday Grace. P&R Publishing. 2009. ISBN 1-59638-145-0.
  • Milton, Michael (2009). What is the Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints?. Phillipsburg: NJ: P&R Publishing. ISBN 1-59638-094-2.
  • Hit by Friendly Fire: What to do when you are hurt by other believers. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 2008. ISBN 1-55635-928-4.
  • What God Starts, God Completes: Help and Hope for Hurting People. Christian Focus Publications. 2007. ISBN 1-84550-276-0.
  • Cooperation without Compromise: Faithful Gospel Witness in a Pluralistic Setting. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 2007. ISBN 1-55635-390-1.
  • Oh the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus: Expository Messages from John 17. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 2007. ISBN 978-1-59752-218-2.
  • Following Ben: Expository Preaching for Frail Followers of Pulpit Giants. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 2006. ISBN 1-59752-958-3.
  • Giving as an Act of Worship. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 2006. ISBN 1-59752-712-2.
  • Leaving a Career to Follow a Call: A Vocational Guide to the Ordained Ministry. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 1999. ISBN 1-57910-347-2.
  • Authentic Christianity and the Life of Freedom. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 2005. ISBN 1-59752-212-0.
  • The Demands of Discipleship: Expository Messages from Daniel. Wipf and Stock Publishers. 2005. ISBN 1-59752-217-1.

Music

Milton is a singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist who has released five Christian music albums: He Shall Restore (2005, ASIN: B0013BJ7QS), Follow Your Call (2009, ASIN: B001J6VP58), Through the open door (2011, ASIN: B004CHP1LK), Wind and Waves: A Collection (2015, ASIN: B00TV63PW4).[60]

A Christmas album, (2012, ASIN: B009YJQ72S) was released on October 23, 2012.[61]

Milton, under Bethesda Records, released a single entitled, "A Promise is Stronger than Blood". A press release from McCain & Associates announced that the single was released to support sanctity of life adoption ministries.[62]

Preacher

Milton is an evangelistic preacher. He is the Founder and President of Faith for Living, an evangelistic outreach ministry. Milton followed D. James Kennedy as preacher on the broadcast Truth that Transforms.[63]

Milton has been the keynote preacher for the National Preaching Conference on three occasions,[64] and the International Congress on Preaching in Cambridge, England.[65]

References

  1. ↑ "News.erskine.edu » Trustees Close out 2014-15," News.erskine.edu » Trustees Close out 2014-15, June 02, 2015, accessed July 07, 2016, http://news.erskine.edu/trustees-close-out-2014-15/.
  2. ↑ Hipps, Connor (November 15, 2017). "The D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership". The D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership, Outreach North America. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  3. ↑ "NRBTV - Think deeply. Live differently".
  4. ↑ "Albert Mohler to speak at commencement May 19 – news.erskine.edu". news.erskine.edu. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  5. ↑ "Curriculum Vitae". Michael Milton. 2007-10-21. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  6. ↑ "Chaplain Ministries | PRCC". PCA MNA. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  7. ↑ "Heartland Presbytery (PCA)". PCA Historical Center. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Faith For Living, Inc". Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  9. ↑ "What God Starts, God Completes". Christian Focus Publications. CFP. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  10. ↑ "Apologetics and World Religions (ST 780) Winter Intensive Course with Dr. Mike Milton January 4-7, 2016". Erskine.edu. Erskine Theological Seminary.
  11. 1 2 Milton, M. A. (January 1, 1998). "The application of the theology of the Westminster Assembly in the ministry of the Welsh Puritan, Vavasor Powell (1617–1670)" – via ProQuest.
  12. ↑ "Curriculum Vitae". Michael Milton. 2007-10-21. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
  13. ↑ "Faculty and Staff Profiles," Master of Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, accessed July 07, 2016, http://www.mpa.unc.edu/node/50.
  14. 1 2 McCain, Lynn (n.d.). "About Michael A. Milton, Ph.D." MichaelMilton. Faith for Living, Incorporated. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  15. ↑ Dumay, Jan (27 June 2013). "Eisenhower Hall reopens". FtLeavenworthLamp.com. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  16. ↑ "Chancellor's Biography". Reformed Theological Seminary. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
  17. ↑ "History and Vision". Church web site. Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  18. ↑ "Faith for Living-New TV Show with Dr. Michael Milton". The Aquila Report.
  19. ↑ "Kirk History". Church website. Kirk O' the Isles Presbyterian Church. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  20. ↑ Cooper, David. "About Us". church website. First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  21. ↑ Exum, Roy (December 19, 2010). "To God be the Glory". The Chattanoogan.com. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  22. ↑ "RTS Succession Plan Taps President Milton to become Next Chancellor". Retrieved 2013-03-27.
  23. ↑ Williamson, Parker (October 30, 2012). "Fighting Words". The Layman Online. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
  24. ↑ Perez, Lyn. "Dr. Michael A. Milton Selected as the James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of Pastoral Theology" (PDF). Press Release. Reformed Theological Seminary. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  25. ↑ "Difficult but Necessary: Relinquishing Leadership in Winter to Renew in Another Season of Ministry". michaelmilton.org. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  26. ↑ "Chancellor Milton Retires from RTS". ByFaithOnline.com. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  27. ↑ "Michael A. Milton, Ph.D." website. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  28. ↑ "Contributing Writer: Dr. Michael A. Milton". Center for Vision and Values website. Grove City College. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  29. ↑ "What God Starts, God Completes". website. Salem Communications. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  30. ↑ Michael A. Milton, James Ragsdale Professor of Missions and Evangelism, "Erskine Seminary Faculty," Erskine Theological Seminary, June 2016, accessed July 07, 2016, http://seminary.erskine.edu/academics/faculty/.
  31. ↑ "My Hope with Billy Graham: A Theological Affirmation" (PDF). Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  32. ↑ "Alum Says MNU Gave Him License To Learn". Accent Magazine: MidAmerica Nazarene News. 13 July 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  33. ↑ Kurtz, Chuck (16 July 2013). "MNU alum Michael Milton to speak at Reagan Ranch". View from the Midwest. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  34. ↑ Milton, Michael A. (September 2000). "The Pastoral Predicament of Vavasor Powell (1617–1670): Eschatological Fervor and its Relationship to the Pastoral Ministry" (PDF). Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. JETS 43/3: 517–527.
  35. ↑ Milton, Michael A. "The Collapse of the Puritan Middle: Lessons, Faith, and Politics from Seventeenth-Century English Civil and Ecclesiastical Conflict" (PDF). American Society of Church History Annual Meeting. Winter 2018: 7 – via Archives, American Society of Church History.
  36. ↑ Milton, Michael A. (January 1, 2018). "Curriculum Vitae". Faith for Living, Inc.
  37. ↑ Milton, CH(COL) Michael A. (Summer 2015). "Editorial page". The Chaplain Corps Journal: The Professional Bulletin for Religious Support. 2015: 2.
  38. ↑ "Dr. Michael A. Milton". RTS Charlotte. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  39. ↑ "Dr. Michael A. Milton Bio". Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church Missions News. Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church (PCA), St. Louis, MO. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  40. ↑ "Curriculum Vitae". MichaelMilton.org. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  41. ↑ "Faculty at Belhaven University Online". Belhaven University, a top Online Christian College- Undergraduate and Graduate Online Degrees. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
  42. ↑ Milton, Michael Anthony (January 1, 2018). "Curriculum Vitae". Faith for Living, Inc.
  43. ↑ "What is Parish Ministry?". Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  44. ↑ Martin Thornton (1 June 2010). Pastoral Theology: A Reorientation. Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 978-1-60899-744-2.
  45. 1 2 "Announcing the D. James Kennedy Institute: Shepherding Shepherds that Shepherd the Flock". Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  46. ↑ "D. James Kennedy Institute Main Page - D. James Kennedy Institute". Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  47. ↑ "ARP News – Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church". Retrieved 2017-06-21.
  48. ↑ Milton, CH (MAJ) Michael A. (Summer–Fall 2010). "Finding God in Spiritual Depression" (PDF). The Army Chaplaincy: 43–54. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  49. ↑ Austin, Susan. "Accomplishments: Michael Milton '16 Was Promoted." Impact: University of North Carolina School of Government Alumni Magazine, Winter, 2017, 11
  50. ↑ Carver, CH (MG) Douglas (Summer–Fall 2010). "The Powerful Privilege & Responsibility of Sacred Communications" (PDF). The Army Chaplaincy: 6–7. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  51. ↑ Perez, Lynwood (September 14, 2012). "Biography of Michael A. Milton" (PDF). Chancellor Inauguration Program: 5.
  52. ↑ "The Chaplain Corps Journal: The Professional Bulletin for Religious Support". Combined Arms Research Library (CARL) Digital Library. United States Army. Spring–Summer 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  53. ↑ "Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library (CARL) Digital Library". Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  54. ↑ Willis, Philip (March 3, 2018). "U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School Commandant, Chaplain (COL) Jeffrey Hawkins presided over the retirement ceremony for Chaplain (COL) Michael A. Milton". U.S. Army Military Intelligence Readiness Command Facebook News Page. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  55. ↑ "Retirement Ceremony for Chaplain (COL) Michael A. Milton". U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School Facebook Page @USACHCSOfficial. 28 February 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  56. ↑ "LEGION OF MERIT AWARDED TO ARMY CHAPLAIN - Press Release - Digital Journal". m.digitaljournal.com. Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  57. ↑ "View Roster". The Long Leaf Pine Society. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
  58. ↑ "Milton Promoted to Colonel and Command Chaplain of U.S. Military Intelligence." The Livingston Parish News, January 29, 2017. Accessed February 10, 2017. http://m.livingstonparishnews.com/living/milton-promoted-to-colonel-and-command-chaplain-of-u-s/article_58d52f92-e344-11e6-ad86-476a0dd83e90.html.
  59. ↑ "Michael A. Milton," LinkedIn, Memberships, accessed February 12, 2017, https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelamilton
  60. ↑ Ham, Robert (15 February 2011). "Michael Milton: Through the Open Door". Christianity Today. Retrieved March 17, 2012.
  61. ↑ Wiegmake (October 23, 2012). "Singer/Songwriter/Author/Theologian Michael Milton Unveils New Christmas CD Today". Alpha Omega News. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  62. ↑ "Release of Single: A Promise is Stronger than Blood". michaelmilton.org. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  63. ↑ McCain, Lynn (20 September 2013). "Truth in Action Ministries Taps Dr. Michael Milton As Teaching Pastor". Christian Telegraph. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  64. ↑ Duduit, Michael. "Speaker: Mike Milton". National Conference on Preaching. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  65. ↑ Joki, Emily (29 January 2007). "International Congress on Preaching Planned for April 2007 in Cambridge, United Kingdom". Christian NewsWire. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
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