Baptists/Expert Profile

Expertise

I am retired from the United States Air Force (20 yrs.), I have a Ph.D in Biblical Studies (Theology) and I recently retired as a Baptist Minister (20 yrs.). I am President/C.E.O. of Miles Bateman Ministries and I host a television/internet program called Christian Commentary ( Charter Cable and Youtube). I also serve as a Chaplain with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. I prefer questions from teenagers, people in trouble, atheists and agnostics. I deal with alot of veterans and I have a special insight into helping them. I have a heart for reaching the lost with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Experience in the area

Over 20 years in Ministry. I have served as a Pastor, Elder, Youth Minister, Chaplain and Missionary. I also have 20 years experience in the military dealing with all walks of society.

Organizations

Veterans of Foriegn Wars (Life Member), Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplain, Licensed/Ordained Baptist Minister.

Publications

Illinois State Senate Invocation, Illinois House of Representatives Invocation, Libertarian National Newspaper, Illinois Libertarian State Newspaper, Trenton Sun, Belleville News Democrat, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Clinton County News

Education/Credentials

I have a Ph.D in Biblical Studies/ Theology, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Associate degrees in Management and Health Sciences and I was a credentialed USAF Instructor prior to retirement.

Awards and Honors

Aerial Achievement Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal (3 oak leaf clusters), Air Force Achievement Medal(3 oak leaf clusters), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (bronze star), Humanitarian Service Medal, and 5 Air Force Good Conduct Medals

What do you like about this subject?

I am fascinated with the subject, I love to talk about God, his Word and his Kingdom! I also love to help people, especially those in trouble. Jesus loves you!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

My goal is to bring as many people as possible to the saving grace of Jesus Christ, this is'nt about me, it is about him, I'm simply here to forward his Kingdom!

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Baptist Pastors have led in the fight to end poverty, homelessness, the abolition/civil rights movements,the pro-life movement, some have ran for President and one even has his own national holiday (MLK).

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Jesus Christ