Sam Miller

Sam is a dedicated minister of God’s Word with extensive experience in pastoral, teaching, and leadership roles.  He grew up on a farm near Urbana, Ohio and attained a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education, Youth Ministry, and World Missions from Cedarville University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.  He subsequently earned a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Summa Cum Laude, from Southern Evangelical Seminary, near Charlotte, North Carolina.  Shortly after seminary he co-planted Thrive Church in Urbana with his father, serving as the lead teacher and co-pastor.  He served in Christian schools both in Ohio and in the San Francisco Bay area before returning to Ohio.  He recently served as Youth and Student Director at Veritas Community Church in Hilliard.  East Side Grace welcomes Sam as our new Pastor of Family Ministries.