From Megachurch to Storefront: Where Pastor John‑Paul Miller Is Now — Netflix Film Renews Scrutiny

John‑Paul Miller, formerly the pastor of a large Myrtle Beach congregation, now preaches to a much smaller group after the collapse of his former Solid Rock Church — and renewed attention has followed the release of Netflix's documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife.

Current Ministry: A Small Storefront Church

Miller now leads Mercy Church from a modest 1,120‑square‑foot commercial storefront near U.S. Route 17, close to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Earlier reports say the congregation previously met in a gym and an abandoned retail space before relocating to the current narrow space. Video from early services reportedly showed about 20 attendees; church members later told reporters attendance has since grown to roughly 40–50.

Protests, Security and Public Reaction

A group calling itself "Justice for Mica" continues to protest outside Mercy Church on Sundays. Demonstrators display photographs of Mica Miller and carry signs such as "Church Walls Won't Hide Your Crimes." In response, the church has increased security: a six‑foot wooden fence blocks views of the entrance and blinds cover the windows. During a recent service, Miller was escorted by a private armed security guard while a uniformed Horry County Police Department officer remained outside. Miller briefly told the crowd he had received a death threat; police were reported to have checked the building but authorities have not publicly confirmed whether the threat was substantiated.

Allegations, Documentary and Family Concerns

The Netflix documentary, released in August 2026, revisits the marriage of John‑Paul and Mica Miller, Mica's attempts to separate from her husband and the timeline leading up to her death. In interviews and court documents featured in the film, friends and relatives describe disturbing allegations of coercive and sexual behavior. Those allegations include claims that Miller showed nude photographs of Mica to others, provided her with testosterone, and pressured or coerced her sexually. Friends quoted in the film say Mica feared she might be killed and made to appear to have taken her own life.

"He's gonna put a bullet in my head and then tell everybody I killed myself," a friend, Bruna Pabon, says Mica told her, according to the documentary.

These are serious allegations presented in the film and in affidavits; Miller has denied claims of sexual abuse, coercion, infidelity and other misconduct. Authorities have not charged Miller in connection with Mica's death.

Death, Investigations and Legal Status

Mica, 30, was found with a self‑inflicted gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina on April 27, 2024. The Robeson County medical examiner ruled her death a suicide. Shortly before her death she had filed for divorce; she had previously filed in October 2023 and the couple briefly reconciled in February 2024.

Separately, a federal grand jury indicted John‑Paul Miller in December 2025 on one count of cyberstalking and one count of making false statements to investigators. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina, prosecutors allege Miller harassed Mica from November 2022 until her death — including posting a nude photograph of her online without consent, arranging for tracking devices to be placed on her vehicle, contacting her more than 50 times in a day, interfering with her finances and damaging her car's tires. Prosecutors say the false‑statement count arises from alleged lies to investigators about the tire damage.

Miller pleaded not guilty in January 2026. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison on the cyberstalking count and up to two years on the false‑statement count, and could be fined as much as $250,000. The charges are accusations; Miller is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. After several postponements, court proceedings were reported to be expected to continue in October.

Personal Life And Public Fallout

Miller remarried in June 2025 and now preaches alongside his new wife, Suzie Skinner. The Netflix documentary includes allegations that Miller and Skinner were romantically involved prior to Mica's death; neither has publicly addressed those specific claims featured in the film.

What To Watch For

• Developments in the federal case and any additional charges or findings from investigators.
• Any public statements from Miller, Skinner or Mica's family responding to the documentary or new evidence.
• How local protests and security measures evolve as the case and public interest continue.

Note: This article summarizes allegations made in legal filings and in a documentary. Allegations remain unproven in court; the accused has denied wrongdoing and is entitled to a presumption of innocence.