Michael A. Milton

Michael A. Milton
Michael A. Milton

Michael Anthony Milton, b. 1958 is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church and the Chancellor-elect[1] of Reformed Theological Seminary. Milton was elected on September 2, 2010, by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees to become the next chancellor in 2012. With Milton's election the Office of the Chancellor is now located in Charlotte, North Carolina where Milton resides[2]. Michael A. Milton is also a published author[3], a blogger[4] and the author of a "Commentary" column on Christianity and culture[5], a singer/songwriter and recording artist[6], as well as a host and speaker on Faith for Living[7], an outreach program of the Reformed Theological Seminary that reaches an estimated 100 million potential viewing households throughout the United States.[8]

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Education and Credentials

Michael A. Milton holds a Bachelor of Arts from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas as well as a Masters of Divinity from Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Wales, Lampeter in historical theology. He was a graduate in Albanian at the Defense Language Institute and earned the diploma from the Command and General Staff College from his service as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserves, where he serves as a chaplain. He is presently an instructor at the United States Army Chaplain Center and School at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Life and Ministry

Milton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and orphaned shortly after his birth. Following his licensure in 1989 and subsequent ordination in 1993, Milton founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Overland Park, Kansas and the Westminster Academy Christian School. He was called by D. James Kennedy to serve as the interim president of Knox Seminary in 1997, and did so until 1998 when he founded Kirk O' the Isles Presbyterian Church, near Skidaway Island, Georgia. In December, 2001, Milton was called to follow Ben Haden as the twelfth pastor of First Presbyterian Church. In 2008 he was called by the Board of Trustees of RTS to assume the presidency of RTS Charlotte.

Published Author

Milton is a published author of the following works:

  • Small Things, Big Things: Inspiring Stories of God's Everyday Grace (P&R Publishing, 2009)[11], ISBN 1596381450
  • What is the Doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints (P&R Publishing, 2009)[12], ISBN 1596380942
  • The Hope Fulfilled: Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson/edited by Robert L. Penny (P&R Publishing, 2008)[13], ISBN 9781596381155
  • Hit by Friendly Fire: What to do when you are hurt by other believers (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2008)[14], ISBN 1556359284
  • What God Starts, God Completes: Help and Hope for Hurting People (Christian Focus Publications, 2007)[15], ISBN 1845502760
  • Cooperation without Compromise: Faithful Gospel Witness in a Pluralistic Setting (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2007)[16], ISBN 1556353901
  • Following Ben: Expository Preaching for Frail Followers of Pulpit Giants (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2006)[17], ISBN 1597529583
  • Leaving a Career to Follow a Call: A Vocational Guide to the Ordained Ministry (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 1999)[19], ISBN 1579103472
  • Authentic Christianity and the Life of Freedom (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2005[20], ISBN 1597522120
  • The Demands of Discipleship: Expository Messages from Daniel (Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2005)[21], ISBN 1597522171

Music Career

Milton is a singer/songwriter, performer, and recording artist. He has released three Christian music albums under the label Music for Missions:

  • He Shall Restore[22], ASIN: B0013BJ7QS
  • Follow Your Call[23], ASIN: B001J6VP58
  • Through the open door[24], ASIN: B004CHP1LK

In 2012 Reformed Theological Seminary through Music for Missions released a single for Christmas, "When Heaven Came Down." [25]

He has also released a single, "I Glory in the Cross."[26]

Personal Life

Milton is married to the former Mae Slow of Eldorado, Illinois. They reside with their son in Charlotte, North Carolina. Milton's life story was published by Christian Focus Publications in 2007 under the title, What God Starts, God Completes: Gospel Hope for Hurting People, the Life Lessons of Mike Milton.[27]

External Links

References

  1. ^ Reformed Theological Seminary, Chancellor's Biography:http://www.rts.edu/Chancellor/bio.aspx?id=522
  2. ^ Reformed Theological Seminary, Transition plan: http://www.rts.edu/site/chancellor/transition.aspx
  3. ^ The Publications of Michael A. Milton, Reformed Theological Seminary: http://www.rts.edu/site/chancellor/miltonpublications.aspx
  4. ^ Michael Milton's official blog, located at http://michaelmilton.org
  5. ^ Michael Milton's "Commentary" Column: https://rts.edu/Chancellor/newsevents/MiltonCommentary.aspx
  6. ^ The Music of Michael A. Milton: http://michaelmilton.org/music/
  7. ^ Faith For Living: http://www.nrbnetwork.tv/Press%20Room/Pages/FaithforLivingwithDrMilton.aspx
  8. ^ Legacy TV, Faith For Living: http://legacytv.wordpress.com/programs/
  9. ^ Milton, Michael Anthony. What Is the Doctrine of Adoption? Basics of the Reformed Faith: P&R Publishing, 2012. See http://catalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=1&ti=1,1&Search%5FArg=michael%20a%2E%20milton&Search%5FCode=GKEY%5E%2A&CNT=100&type=quick&PID=RUPYgYigAcbH3kM6TUuaWDMr3kE&SEQ=20111105164754&SID=1
  10. ^ Songs in the Night : How God Transforms Our Pain to Praise. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2011. See http://mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=159638221X
  11. ^ Small Things, Big Things : Inspiring Stories of Everyday Grace. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2009. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1596381450
  12. ^ What Is Perseverance of the Saints? Basics of the Reformed Faith. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P & R Pub., 2009. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1596380942
  13. ^ Robertson, O. Palmer, and Robert L. Penny. The Hope Fulfilled : Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson. Pillipsburg, N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008. See http://catalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=22&ti=1,22&Search%5FArg=michael%20a%2E%20milton&Search%5FCode=GKEY%5E%2A&CNT=100&type=quick&PID=RUPYgYigAcbH3kM6TUuaWDMr3kE&SEQ=20111105164754&SID=1
  14. ^ Hit by Friendly Fire: What to Do When You Are Hurt by Other Believers. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2008. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1556359284
  15. ^ What God Starts God Completes: Gospel Hope for Hurting People. Fearn, Tain, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications, 2007. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1845502760&m=All
  16. ^ Cooperation without Compromise: Faithful Gospel Witness in a Pluralistic Setting: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2007. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1556353901
  17. ^ Following Ben: Expository Preaching for Frail Followers of Pulpit Giants. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2005. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1597529583. See also Milton, Michael. "Following Ben: Expository Preaching in the Pastoral Setting." Preaching Journal 20, no. 4 (2005).
  18. ^ Giving as an Act of Worship. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2006. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1597527122
  19. ^ Leaving a Career to Follow a Call: A Vocational Guide to the Ordained Ministry. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2000. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1579103472
  20. ^ Authentic Christianity and the Life of Freedom: Expository Messages from Galatians. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2005. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1597522120
  21. ^ The Demands of Discipleship: Expository Messages from Daniel. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2005. See http://www.mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1597522171
  22. ^ Milton, Michael Anthony. He Shall Restore. Compact Disc, 2005.http://www.amazon.com/Shall-Restore-Michael-Anthony-Milton/dp/B0013BJ7QS/ref=pd_sim_m_1
  23. ^ Milton, Michael Anthony. Follow Your Call. Compact Disc, 2009. See http://www.amazon.com/Follow-Your-Michael-Anthony-Milton/dp/B001J6VP58
  24. ^ Milton, Michael Anthony. Through the Open Door. Compact Disc, 2011.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CHP1LK?ie=UTF8&seller=A28JG4Y5X8RBAR&sn=Music%20for%20Missions%20Inc
  25. ^ Milton, Michael Anthony. When Heaven Came Down. Single release. Music for Mission, 2012. See http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/when-heaven-came-down-in-three/id476876393
  26. ^ Milton, Michael Anthony. I Glory in the Cross. Single release. Music for Missions, 2012. See http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-glory-in-the-cross-single/id461425419
  27. ^ http://mindandheart.com/ProductDetails.aspx?a=1845502760&m=All

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