The Ministry of Harry and Julia Miller in Eastern Europe

The purpose of Harry and Julia’s ministry is to take the biblical teachings of the Reformation into an area untouched by that movement in the sixteenth century. By means of thirty-hour seminars, they teach pastors and other church leaders various topics. This format is the equivalent of a three hour course in an American theolo- gical seminary. Many of the pastors have had no formal biblical instruction.

In the recent past, seminar themes were: The Marks of the Biblical Church, The Gifts and Works of the Holy Spirit, Personal and General Eschatology, and Biblical Worship. The summer conference for pastors and their wives studied Justification by Faith Alone in Christ Alone.

In addition to the seminars, the ministry includes teach- ing home Bible studies and preaching in various churches. The Lord has honored these efforts to bring people to conversion. Teachings from the seminars are put into immediate practice by many of the congregations involved.

The greatest thing that can be done for God’s glory in the Balkans is to develop pastors trained for a truly biblical ministry. To this end, a group of missionaries is launching a theological seminary in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. One congregation provided funds for a young man to study at the Bible Institute in Sofia. God endowed him with a brilliant mind, especially for the biblical languages. After he completes his master’s degree, he will be a significant asset for the preparation of other pastors. This may seem like a small step. However, the influence of this man’s ministry will spread in ever-widening circles to God’s glory.

While Harry is in the states, he preaches in various churches, teaches a home Bible study, speaks at mission conferences, and seizes any opportunity the Lord gives to serve to His glory. He asks for prayer for wisdom, physical strength, and clarity of mind as he and Julia pursue this work as long as the Lord enables them.