[1] He was ordained and inducted to Castlemilk East Parish Church, Glasgow in 1971 - his only charge.
[2] Known locally as - respectfully - Mr Miller, in 2004 the Reverend realised that many people in the local area were suffering with the loss of a loved-one due to accidents, violence and social problems; he therefore began The Lost Lives Project.
http://www.localnewsglasgow.co.uk/tag/rev-john-miller/ Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine The Lost Lives Project is aimed at channeling this loss and bringing together people of the community who, previously, suffered behind closed doors.
[3] His unassuming dedication to serving the people of Castlemilk was recognised by the Church of Scotland in his election as Moderator of the General Assembly in 2001.
[4] The General Assembly over which he moderated was uniquely held in the Usher Hall in Edinburgh.