Curriculum Vitae
J. Steve Miller

CONTACT INFORMATION
James Stephen (Steve) Miller
5814 Sailboat Pointe, N.W.
Acworth, GA 30101
770-966-0911
770-966-0513 (fax)
770-337-4385 (cell)

EDUCATION

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, (1983) Studies included Education, Ethics, Greek, Hebrew, Philosophy, Public Speaking.

Trinity International University (Graduate School), Deerfield, IL, (1982). Studies focused on Greek and Philosophy.

B.A., Columbia International University, Columbia, SC (1980) Studies included Education, Greek, Philosophy and Religion.

University of Georgia, Athens, GA (1978-1979). Studies focused on Ethics, Philosophy and Religion.

Dalton State College, Dalton, GA (1975-1976). Studies in Liberal Arts.

AWARDS AND HONORS

My book (2008) Enjoy Your Money: How to Make it, Save it, Invest it and Give it! has received the:

  • Best Books Award (Los Angeles, CA).
  • Eric Hoffer Award (established "as a means of opening a door to writing of significant merit. It honors the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer by highlighting salient writing....").
  • Georgia Writers Association Book of the Year Nomination (the oldest book award in the Southeastern United States).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President and Founder of Legacy Educational Resources, Acworth, GA (2001-Present).
This 501(c)3 organization produces character education materials and curriculum for public schools that has been used in all 50 states and 30 countries.

Vice President, Wisdom Creek Press, LLC, Acworth, GA (2008-Present).
A for-profit publishing company that produces and delivers life skills and character-driven publications.

Webmaster and Online Curriculum Writer for Reach Out Youth Solutions, Norcross, GA 1994-2001

International Student Development with Reach Out Youth Solutions, Dunajska Luzna, Slovakia (1993-1994). As an international youth specialist, I provided training and mentoring for student leadership throughout Eastern Europe (Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, etc.) in collaboration with other western organizations.

Minister to Students, Flat Creek Baptist Church, Fayetteville, GA (1987-1993). Developed, wrote and taught curriculum for middle and high school students. Weekly responsibilities included teaching three times a week. This position also included designing events and training adult leadership.
Co-Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Dalton, GA (1984-1987). Serve as the co-leader of a vibrant community of learners, which included preaching and teaching responsibilities to both youth and adults.

ARTICLES, BOOKS AND CURRICULUM

  • Wrote and published the award-winning book, Enjoy Your Money! How to Make It, Save It, Invest It and Give It (2008, Wisdom Creek Press), targeting college students.
  • Have written Life Skills and Character Education Curriculum that is used in every state and 30 countries at .
  • Have published numerous magazine articles, including Group Magazine,YouthWorker Journaland Young Money Magazine.
  • Wrote The Contemporary Christian Music Debate (Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, IL, 1993). It was subsequently published in Dutch, German, Romanian, Russian and Spanish.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Have spoken in conferences from Atlanta to Moscow, including:

  • Guest Lecturer at Kennesaw State University (New Media Class)
  • Character Education Conference, St. Louis, Missouri (“Using People Stories”)
  • KSU’s Annual Conference on Literature (“Teaching Literature to Change Lives”)
  • Character Education Mentor and leader of Seniors at Kennesaw Mountain High School
  • Flevo Festival (Holland)
  • Youthworker Training (Romania)
  • Georgia Writers Association (“Getting Published Without a Platform”)
  • Red Clay Writers Conference (“How to Market Your Books”)
  • Teen Leadership Retreat on Personal Finance (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce)
  • Christian Artists Seminar (Holland)
  • Youthworker Strategic Training (Moscow)
  • Youthworker Training (Slovakia)
  • Business Seminar on Personal and Business Finance (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce)
  • Bob Davison Lecture Series, Dalton Regional Library (“Writing and Publishing in a Digital Age”)

COMMUNITY & PUBLIC SERVICE

Served as a community-based character education mentor at the award-winning Kennesaw Mountain High School, Kennesaw, GA (2000-2005).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Georgia Writers Association

INTERESTS

Research, Writing, Wilderness Adventures, Racquetball, Learning Stuff

SIGNIFICANT SKILLS

Research, Writing, Speaking, People Skills, Energy, Enjoys Students

REFERENCES

Dr. Keisha Hoerrner, Chair for the Department of First-Year Programs and a Professor of Communication at Kennesaw State University. 678-797-2471

Dr. Phillip Page, Principal, North Cobb High School, Kennesaw GA. (770)

Billy Richardson, Assistant Principal, Kennesaw Mountain High School.(678) 594-8190, extension 297,

Dr. Ralph Wilson, Executive Director., Georgia Writers Association, GA. 770-423-6597.