Minister

James Matthew Miller

matthew@christchapelmt.com

Phone:  417-576-7000 

Matthew, the minister of Christ Chapel – Madaline Terrace, led the establishment of the chapel in fall 2020, having envisioned for a number of years a new, ecumenical, dynamic, and faithful church community in one of the busiest areas of Springfield.   His passion for Christ and His Church inspires him to serve through preaching, teaching, spiritual direction, and actively helping those in need.  Before Christ Chapel – Madaline Terrace began, he served in many roles in churches of various denominations. 

Matthew also works as an attorney and mediator, operating his own law firm, J. Matthew Miller, Attorney at Law, and serves as President of the Association of Missouri Mediators. He considers his legal work to be his “tentmaking,” following in the footsteps of St. Paul in using his vocation to enable him to serve the church.  (Acts 18:1-4).   

His interests include classic literature; philosophy; and travel—whenever he can—to India, the UK, and Jerusalem.

Matthew recently received his Post-Master’s Certificate in Spiritual Formation from Boston College, and offers Spiritual Direction to anyone seeking spiritual companionship or simply someone to talk with about faith. Please contact Matthew with needs of any kind, from questions about the church to discipleship to spiritual direction. 

Education

B.S. University of Missouri magna cum laude 1998

J.D. University of Missouri 2001

M.A. Duke Divinity School summa cum laude 2017

Post-M. Cert. Boston College School of Theology & Ministry 2021

Counselor

Norman Nel

norman@christchapelmt.com

Phone: 417-619-3058

Norman, a native born South African, emigrated to the USA in 1974.  He has been in Christian ministry since 1976, first as a minister, then in youth ministry, and, since 1995, as a pastoral counselor.  He graduated from Missouri State University with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology, choosing not to license as he planned to work in a pastoral capacity.  He retired from a full-time church counseling role in 2015 and now utilizes his talents and 26 years of experience in a free service to all who might need assistance in navigating the twists and turns of life. His experience includes working with all ages and numerous ethnicities, addressing a wide range of counseling needs.  Should you wish to set up a counseling appointment, please call, email or text him.