
The following is my annual report to my presbytery (a jurisdiction like a diocese, association, or district), in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), and to the Board of Directors of Faith for Living, Inc. We share the information publicly since I serve as the president and CEO of a nonprofit corporation.
Michael A. Milton, PhD
Minister, Honorably Retired, Tennessee Valley Presbytery, Presbyterian Church in America
Ministry Roles

- President, Faith for Living, Inc., a 501(c)(3) North Carolina Nonprofit Corporation
- President and Senior Fellow: D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership
- James Ragsdale Chair of Missions and Evangelism, Erskine Theological Seminary
- Director, Chaplain Ministries, Erskine Theological Seminary
- Chairman, Ministry Committee, Erskine Theological Seminary
- Chaplain, Grace Mission, An Evangelistic and Pastoral Care Outreach
- Under the auspices of the Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains
- Though retired from the Army Chaplaincy, I remain a member of the Retired Reserve. I seek to minister the Gospel to Veterans groups and military associations.
- I am a member of
- The American Legion
- The Military Officers Association
- The Sons of the Revolution
- The St. George Society
- The John Donne Society
- The John Milton Society (USA)
- The Disabled Veterans of America
- I was awarded the Order of the Longleaf Pine by the Governor of North Carolina in 2018—a nominative award by one of our US Senators recognizing public service to the State—, making me an ambassador for the TarHeel State. The pay is low ($00.00) for such a high-sounding title. Quite seriously, the State has shown kindness to one of her citizens, It is is a tremendous joy to promote our state as I can. That is an easy gig, because “the Old North State” is our home, and the charms of her people, history, culture, and distinguished contributions to America are many.
- Under the auspices of the Presbyterian and Reformed Commission on Chaplains

Retired Roles

- President-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, Reformed Theological Seminary, 2007-2014
- Chaplain (Colonel) US Army; Cryptological Analyst, US Navy (1976-2014)
- Founding Pastor, Trinity Chapel, Weddington, NC (2016-2019)
- Provost, Erskine Theological Seminary, 2019-2021
Contact Information
- About: https://michaelmilton.org/abouthttps://michaelmilton.org/about
- CV: https://michaelmilton.org/cv
- Faith for Living: http://faithforliving.orghttp://faithforliving.org
- D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership: https://djkinstitute.orghttps://djkinstitute.org
- Army Chaplaincy biography: https://michaelmilton.org/military-biohttps://michaelmilton.org/military-bio
- For Contact: Mrs. Christine Hartung, Executive Assistant [email protected]
Personal Data
- Address: [North Carolina, address withheld for safety.]
- Mobile Phone: [Withheld]
- Wife: Mrs. Mae Milton
Current Status

- HONORABLY RETIRED, MINISTER, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
- Chaplain, Grace Mission, a chaplaincy outreach and evangelism ministry to the homebound, first responders, and others outside of the care of a parish church. A Faith for Living, Inc. Group.
- Preacher, Faith for Living. Broadcast through various outlets, including: Apple iTune.
- Teacher, Ministry Minutes with Mike Milton. Broadcast through various outlets, including: Spotify,
- Released a new single, God is Calling Faithful Men with Michael Card (words and music ©️Michael A. Milton, 2006–2021, Bethesda Publishing Group), BMI. Stream for free at outlets like Spotify
- Honorably Retired, Tennessee Valley Presbytery, PCA
- Licensed to Preach, Central Carolina Presbytery, PCA, through 2024
- HR status in PCA recognized for the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (commonly called “The ARP”). I serve as a tenured professor, the James Ragsdale Chair of Missions and Evangelism, and Erskine Theological Seminary
- President, Faith for Living, Inc., a 501c3 North Carolina nonprofit corporation.
- President and Senior Fellow, The D. James Kennedy Institute of Reformed Leadership.
- Research
- Writing
- Resources
- See djkinstitute for current ministry projects
Broadcasts

Ministry Minutes: A brief podcast on insights about the pastoral ministry. | Faith for Living: A full length weekly sermon, with original music. Both programs may be heard on iTunes, Spotify, in anywhere you listen to podcasts.
- Milton, Michael A., Small Things, Big Things: Inspiring Stories of Everyday Grace (P&R; Bethesda Publishing Group; Audible, 2021). Audio book.
- ____________. Songs in the Night: How God Transforms our Pain to Praise (P&R; Bethesda Publishing Group; Audible, 2020). Audio book.
- From Flanders Fields to the Moviegoer: Philosophical Foundations for a Transcendent Ethical Framework (WS Publishing, 2019).
Forthcoming:

- Milton, Michael A., Series Editor, Public Theology in the Secular Age: A D. James Kennedy Institute Monograph series (John Frame, T. David Gordon, George Grant, Peter Lilback, et al.). Out for Publisher.
- Reimagining Pastoral Education and Training: The University Model meets the Vocational Model to Overcome Ministry Burnout and build Faithful, Sustainable Pastoral Fam8lies and Congregations (awaiting completion).
- Commentary on Leviticus (Christian Focus Publications).

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