Cinema VinesJohn‑Paul “JP” Miller has stepped away from his role as senior pastor at Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, but he is still leading worship services. Since the church closed in November 2024, the former pastor has been holding small gatherings of about fifteen to twenty people at various pop‑up venues around the city. His wife, Suzie Skinner, who married him in June 2025, now takes on the worship leadership during these meetings.
The closure of Solid Rock followed months of protests by the “Justice for Mica” group after the death of Mica Miller, a former member of the congregation. Protesters gathered outside the church demanding answers about her death and allegations against Miller, which ultimately led to the building’s shutdown. The property was sold in February 2025 to Salem Woods Holdings LLC for $2.1 million, and plans are underway to demolish the former church to make way for a new condominium complex.
Miller’s legal troubles have intensified in recent months. He was arrested on November 6, 2024, and charged with third‑degree assault and battery following a confrontation with a protester outside the church; he was released on a $776 bond. A December 2025 indictment now lists two federal charges: cyberstalking Mica Miller and making false statements to federal investigators. Miller has pleaded not guilty, and the federal trial is scheduled for the October 2026 term. No charges have been filed linking him to the cause of Mica’s death, which was ruled a suicide in April 2024.
Netflix’s documentary series “Death of the Pastor’s Wife,” released on August 26, 2026, has brought renewed attention to Miller’s case. The three‑part series explores his relationship with Skinner and delves into the circumstances surrounding Mica Miller’s death. The film’s release has reignited public interest in both the former pastor’s current activities and the unresolved questions about the events that led to the church’s demise.
Miller’s lawyer, Russell B. Long, has attributed the church’s closure to the sustained protests, stating that the demonstrators “killed the church” by harassing and intimidating the congregation. Despite the loss of the physical building, Miller continues to preach in informal settings, maintaining a small, dedicated following in the Myrtle Beach area.
