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Mark Miller (composer) Mark Miller is a composer of Christian anthems and hymns. His work is widely sung and performed within the United Methodist Church and other Mainline Protestant churches. [1] Early life and education Miller was born into a family of United Methodist pastors, including his father and grandfather.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in music from Yale University in 1989 and a master of music degree in organ performance from The Juilliard School in 1991[3] In 2025, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary[4]. Miller is married to Michael Murden. They have two children, Keith and Alyse[5] Career Miller is a professor and composer in residence at Drew University, and a lecturer in sacred music at Yale University[6]. He is a Fellow of Hymn Society in the United States and Canada[7]. He serves on the hymnal revision committee for the United Methodist Church[8] Miller is one of the most prolific contemporary composers of Christian music, with bestselling compositions including anthems, hymns, choruses, and organ music[9] [10] His music often references themes of social justice and inclusion. His hymns have been published in hymnals including For Everyone Born: Global Songs for an Emerging Church, Worship and Song, Zion Still Sings, and Voices Together.[11] Works Books Roll Down, Justice: Sacred Songs and Social Justice (2014) Albums Imagine the People of God (2013) Revolution of the Heart (2024) Hymns and choruses Child of God God Has Work for Us to Do I Believe Roll Down, Justice! Welcome Welcome to God's Love References Bjorlin, David (2024). "Miller Fellow Announcement". The Hymn Society. Washington, DC: The Hymn Society. Retrieved 17 June 2025. Bjorlin, David (2024). "Miller Fellow Announcement". The Hymn Society. Washington, DC: The Hymn Society. Retrieved 17 June 2025. Bjorlin, David (2024). "Miller Fellow Announcement". The Hymn Society. Washington, DC: The Hymn Society. Retrieved 17 June 2025. "An honorary degree and hymn debut for Mark Miller at Christian Theological Seminary". Yale University. Yale University. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025. "Mark Miller: Lecturer in Sacred Music". Yale University. Yale University. Retrieved 17 June 2015. Bjorlin, David (2024). "Miller Fellow Announcement". The Hymn Society. Washington, DC: The Hymn Society. Retrieved 17 June 2025. Bjorlin, David (2024). "Miller Fellow Announcement". The Hymn Society. Washington, DC: The Hymn Society. Retrieved 17 June 2025. "Mark Miller: Lecturer in Sacred Music". Yale University. Yale University. Retrieved 17 June 2015. Holland, M Roger (16 May 2024). "History of Hymns: 'Welcome'". Discipleship Ministries. United Methodist Church. Retrieved 17 June 2025. "Mark Miller". Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 17 June 2025. Hixon, Mark (11 March 2020). "History of Hymns: 'All My Days'". Discipleship Ministries. United Methodist Church. Retrieved 17 June 2025.