The Sacred Roll Call

The Sacred Roll Call: A Pastoral Reflection on Memory, Ministry, and the Mercy that Binds Us

By Michael A. Milton, Ph.D.

What happens when a minister falters-and when the Church forgets how to forgive?

In The Sacred Roll Call, theologian and pastor Michael A. Milton offers a profound meditation on grace in the face of spiritual failure, ecclesial wounds, and personal frailty. Written from the quiet crucible of retirement brought on by a neurodegenerative illness, this brief but stirring volume reflects on what it means to be named, remembered, and restored by the mercy of Christ.

Blending theological insight, pastoral wisdom, and poignant memoir, Dr. Milton explores the spiritual dynamics of public shaming, private grief, and the enduring hope of the Gospel. With reflections on self-awareness, forgiveness, and the danger of spiritual rigidity, this book calls the Church back to compassion-back to Christ.

Perfect for pastors, ministry leaders, and all who have been wounded by or within the Church, The Sacred Roll Call is a call to remember the only list that truly matters: the names written in the Lamb's Book of Life.