Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School will celebrate our 90th anniversary! Here, we introduce our community to “90 Faces of LBC” each week. Keep up with all the news and events of our 90th year, read stories and more at lbc.edu/90.
Americas Miller (’24) | The Key to ‘Faith Restored’
Americas Miller (’24) describes her life as “a beautiful anomaly,” whereby God saved her by redirecting her steps to Lancaster Bible College.
In the memorable year of 2020, having recently graduated from Eastern York High School in Wrightsville, Pa., Miller didn’t know what to do with her life. She accepted Christ when she was 17, and she longed to learn more about her Savior and also wanted an education that enabled her to do just that. She applied and enrolled in another university, but there, her faith almost toppled.
“I almost denounced Christ completely, as I was being taught that the Bible was erroneous and that Scripture was completely to my own interpretation,” Miller said. “The joy and yearning I once had for Jesus were almost shredded entirely.”
Even so, as a brand-new Christian in the midst of all the confusion, she knew one thing for certain. “I wanted to pursue God,” said Miller. “I wanted to learn more about Him, build my relationship with Him and serve Him for His glory for the rest of my life.”
It was now a moment between the sword and the wall for Miller. “I had the choice to give up Christianity and do whatever I wanted, or drop everything I was doing and put Christ first,” she said.
Then, she did “what any reasonable person would do … I dropped everything I was doing and decided to follow Christ,” said Miller. Having never laid eyes on the Lancaster Bible College campus, she nervously applied to LBC, praying that God would rescue her from her current situation—and He did.
After transferring to LBC, Miller became a Business Administration major, earned her real estate license at the age of 20 and has already sold her first home. She shows houses between classes and enjoys working with people who are finding their next residence. And while she loves this stage of life and her current role in real estate, Miller embraces a beautiful mindset that should inspire us all.
“Whether I’m in real estate for 20 years or stocking shelves at Walmart, I know I will do it for the glory of God,” she said. “Every career path is temporary as we continue to look forward to eternity in Heaven with Christ.”
Regardless of where her career takes her, Miller will remember LBC as the place where her faith was revived. “Coming to LBC was a huge leap of faith,” she said. “The trust I had for God in those moments has developed my sense of trust and security in Christ, which I will never forget. I’m beyond blessed to be at LBC and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m grateful LBC chose me.”