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James Miller

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Accomplished entrepreneur and spiritual leader with a proven track record of pioneering initiatives in grief support and elder care, notably at Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church. Expert in public speaking and grief counseling, authored 25 books, and produced 50 videos, significantly impacting communities across the U.S. and Canada.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Willowgreen, Inc.
01.1990 - 06.2022

Started an organization to publish books and create videos

in the areas of loss and grief, elder adulthood, death and

dying, caregiving, healing presence, and spirituality.

Authored 25 books.

Created about 50 videos.

Presented in conferences around the U.S. and Canada using my

photography along with my subject matter.

Created several electronic media in the areas of caregiving,

grief, and spirituality.

Owner

Envisions Inc.
09.1982 - 12.1989

Started an agency to do writing, photography, and videography

for area businesses, specializing in non-profit organizations

Minister

Epworth United Methodist Church
06.1977 - 09.1982

Performed all duties for a young and growing congregation.

Minister

Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church
06.1970 - 06.1977

Performed all ministerial duties for 1200-member congregation

Started several community ministries

Organized the Lakeside Elder Adult Project which had six arms to

to it and included 2,000 elders from around the city

Education

Doctor of Ministry - Elder Adulthood Ministry

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL
05.1977

Master of Divinity - Counseling, Ministry

Garrett Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL
06.1970

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
06.1967

High School Diploma -

Muncie Central High School
Muncie, IN
06.1963

Skills

  • Grief counselor
  • Spiritual director
  • Public presenter

Timeline

Owner

Willowgreen, Inc.
01.1990 - 06.2022

Owner

Envisions Inc.
09.1982 - 12.1989

Minister

Epworth United Methodist Church
06.1977 - 09.1982

Minister

Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church
06.1970 - 06.1977

Doctor of Ministry - Elder Adulthood Ministry

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Master of Divinity - Counseling, Ministry

Garrett Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Religious Studies

DePauw University

High School Diploma -

Muncie Central High School
James Miller