Author Archives: drmarkmiller

About drmarkmiller

I serve as the Sunday School, Discipleship, Small Groups Specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Convention

A Teacher’s New Year Prayer

Posted on March 4, 2016 by drmarkmiller

A tribute to a great teacher and a great mother. Continue reading →

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A Question for Every Sunday School Leader

Posted on January 27, 2016 by drmarkmiller

Over the last year, I have had the joy of sitting in on over 35 different Sunday School classes or groups.  These groups have been from churches that averaged 15 to 1800.  At least three things took place in every … Continue reading →

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Everyone needs a Buddy…Enroll them in YOUR Class

Posted on June 30, 2015 by drmarkmiller

Since December, my little puppy dog has become my little buddy. In the morning, he can’t wait to wake me up so he can express his loyalty and love. When I come home, he is always excited to see me. … Continue reading →

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Chosen for a Reason!

Posted on June 4, 2015 by drmarkmiller

Last October, my wife and I made the decision to look for a new puppy. A year earlier, we had lost our beloved Sprinkles after 15 great year of love and companionship. What a great dog and friend, Sprinkles had … Continue reading →

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Sunday School Matters! (#START)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by drmarkmiller

Yesterday, I attended Sunday School at Second Baptist Church in Union City. There were three things that happened in each class in this church and in classes all across Tennessee and the World.   The Bible was taught.  People were prayed … Continue reading →

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Get OUTSIDE the walls of Your Classroom! (#START)

Posted on July 1, 2014 by drmarkmiller

Jesus ministered to the outcasts and the unclean. Matthew states, “A leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; … Continue reading →

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Encourage Evangelistic Relationships (#START)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by drmarkmiller

Jesus built relationships with lost people. The religious leaders of Jesus day constantly complained about Jesus’ willingness to eat with tax collectors and sinners. Jesus explained that, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who … Continue reading →

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SEEING YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL DIFFERENTLY (#START)

Posted on June 17, 2014 by drmarkmiller

My passion is Sunday School. Almost weekly, I will get a call from a pastor who says something like, my Sunday School is not growing…can you help? Over the years, I have responded to this question in many ways. Early … Continue reading →

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My DAD STANDS TALL!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by drmarkmiller

We celebrate fathers this Sunday. And I can’t think of a better father than my DAD!  He truly STANDS TALL! My wife and I had the privilege of watching a pre-screening of the movie, When the Game STANDS TALL*. In … Continue reading →

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Wake UP the Sleeping Giant! (#START)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by drmarkmiller

My dad taught me to love war movies… In the 1970 film Tora! Tora! Tora!, the Japanese Admiral, Isoroku Yamamoto, responded to the Pearl Harbor Bombing with the quote, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping … Continue reading →

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