About Howard Miller
Lived 1894 – 1948 (aged 53–54). Howard Miller was a civil servant.
Howard V. Miller (1894–1948) was a minister and general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. He was born in Brooktondale, New York, and joined the Church of the Nazarene in 1922. He served as pastor, district superintendent, and college professor until his election to the general superintendency in 1940.
Miller was married to Rhea Miller, who wrote the words of the popular hymn "I'd Rather Have Jesus", which was subsequently set to music by George Beverly Shea.
Legacy The Olivet Nazarene University has a Miller Business Center, which is named for Dr. Howard V. Miller.
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Who was Howard Miller?
Nazarene General Superintendent (1894–1948)
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Howard Miller was born in 1894.
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Howard Miller died in 1948.
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Howard Miller was a civil servant.
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