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 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
Q: met a women claiming to be possessed by something causing her physical pain causing her to "hate" ... A: It would appear that is the most you can do at this point. Any further actions require her to take ...
Q: met a women claiming to be possessed by something causing her physical pain causing her to "hate" ... A: after doing some research, it is possible to exorcise demons from a distance, so performing an ...
Q: Bateman, My husband and I have been married for almoste 6 years and it has been a rocky six years. ... A: It seems that you are in a very difficult position, but not an impossible one. God is for you, so no ...
Q: Can you tell me anything about the Anabaptists or lead me to a site or person who can? A: Below is something that I found on line that may be able to help you, the references are listed at ...
Q: Dr. Rev. Bateman, I am the Christian parent of a 7-year old little girl, and she has recently been ... A: First let me congratulate you on raising such a bright and thoughtful child! Seven is a fun and ...
Q: "My husband and I have been separated for a month now. We have 3 children ages 9, 7, and 6. I found ... A: Let me start by saying that I am sorry that your husband failed to live up to the promise that he ...
Q: I know that in many nonChristian countries in the world, such as Arab countries and many parts of ... A: J.! There are several biblical verses that deal with polygamy or plural marriage, I have them listed ...
Q: "Dear Reverend, I understand that Baptists do not have any type of Apostolic Succession, like ... A: The person who presides over the ordination service is another ordained Baptist Pastor, a senior ...
Q: "Dear Reverend, I understand that Baptists do not have any type of Apostolic Succession, like ... A: The modern Baptist practice of ordination grew out of the time when we were actually part of the ...
Q: Does the SBC provide guidance/recommendations for frequency? [I know Biblically what Christ said, ... A: I was actually licensed and ordained thru the North American Baptist Convention, but I have attended ...
Q: ill make it short, over the past 10 months ive felt a serious disconnect from the lord. i think i ... A: After reading your question I feel compelled to tell you that there is only one unforgivable sin, ...
Q: Good day! How did it come about that the books of the Bible, especially of the New Testament, are ... A: Here is some useful information that I copied from my webpage's link to Gospel.com. The 39 books ...
Q: I'm 24 and loneliness is something that I've experienced a lot in my life. I was hoping you could ... A: After reading your post I went ahead and did a biblical search for loneliness. There are over 118 ...
Q: I was in the USAF myself. I was a navigator on C-130's which carried airborne tropps. I just loved ... A: First of all, let me say thank you for your service to our nation, may God bless both you and your ...
Q: I'm confused as to why God didn't allow King David to build the Jewish Temple and reserved this task ... A: Great question, I would answer by telling you that scripture tells us that David was a man after ...
Q: this generation in matt 24:34 refers to 30-70ad why did scofield change this generation to a race of ... A: I would answer your question this way; Too often we assign 21st century definitions to words that ...
