2011 Miracle Yearbook

DEDICATION More than once a semester, Chris Miller will preface his slides with, "If you have a weak stomach,you might not want to see this," before plastering a photo from his latest hunting expedition on the screen. Then,the class will follow Dr. Miller in a memorized song of the entire Old Testament ... while he runs from one side of the room to the other with the motions to the words. Dr. Miller's passion for the Bible is contagious. After teaching at World of Life Bible Institute for ten years, Chris Miller and his wife, Pam, moved to Cedarville University for the small-town atmosphere, the Midwest attitude, and the proximity to Indianapolis, where both their parents lived at the time. The required Bible minor at Cedarville helped Dr. Miller make the decision. Behind this unforgettable Bible professor is a loving and supportive family. Chris and Pam married on June 2, 1980, and as their daughter stated, "Without his fabulous wife, who holds the perfect balance of love, patience, and organization, the mindless professor would have lost his keys, glasses, cars, and kids a long time ago!" They have three children: Mindy, Tim,and Christi, and two grandsons: Jack, born in 2007, and Hunter, born in 2010. Dr. Dan Estes, Dean of the School of Biblical Studies, said that "Chris listens very carefully and makes wise decisions. He is very good at taking care of all the out-of-sight and behind-the-scenes details that need to be done to make everything run smoothly and look effortless. He's like a musician who does all the hard work in playing to make the whole thing look and sound effortless." Though his career is a big part of his life, Chris finds time for other activities. These include hunting, hiking,skiing, walking to Mom and Dad's,and attending church at Grace in downtown Cedarville. Chris'father, Earl Miller, who is ninety-two-years-old, was a World War II B17 pilot and flew 25 missions over Europe. He is and always will be Chris's hero. Dr. Miller takes amazing care of his father and goes to his dad's house almost every evening, further evidence that Dr. Chris Miller has devoted his life to serving others—his students, his children, his wife, and his father—just as God has called us all to do. "Well it's hard to list just one thing I love about my husband, but I guess I'd say his sense of humor.In everything, he has always been able to make me laugh!" (Pam Miller) Chris Miller and his wife Pam outside of the Palace of Versailles in France. Chris Miller can't help but smile when he's with his family, especially his grandson Jack. Dr. Miller and his eldest daughter Mindy at a friend's wedding. Chris Miller enjoys hiking with his daughter , a clinical research assistant. Dr. Miller combines two of his favorite pastimes: spending time with his son (a preschool teacher)and hunting. Wonder if he caught anything with that bow.