8. SC Pastor’s Wife Died by Suicide, Says Medical Examiner
The medical examiner officially ruled Mica Miller’s death a suicide, yet controversy persists. Some believe there are unanswered questions, especially given the complex and public unraveling of her relationship with John-Paul Miller. This headline continues to stir emotional and theological questions about suffering, mental health, and domestic abuse in Christian homes.
9. SC Pastor Says Deceased Wife Had Been Diagnosed ‘Bipolar II, Schizophrenic and Dependent Personality Disorder’
In another public statement, Miller claimed that his late wife suffered from multiple mental health diagnoses. Mental health professionals and advocates cautioned against weaponizing such diagnoses in public discourse, especially when the person is no longer alive to respond. It raised critical ethical concerns about privacy, dignity, and the use of mental health narratives to defend questionable behavior.
The string of headlines surrounding Pastor John-Paul Miller is sobering and heartbreaking. Whether or not legal proceedings yield convictions, the damage to the church’s witness is already immense. As followers of Christ, we are reminded that leadership comes with high responsibility—and when trust is broken, it must be met with truth, repentance, and justice. May we pray for healing for all victims involved, for clarity in ongoing investigations, and for the Church to rise with greater integrity and accountability in this generation.
