Following the death of Mica Miller in April 2024, questions have continued to swirl around what happened to Solid Rock Church, the South Carolina congregation founded by her husband, John-Paul Miller, and now central to Netflix's documentary Death of the Pastor's Wife.
What was Solid Rock Church
Solid Rock Church was founded by John-Paul, who began pastoring there in 2016 under the motto "Love God and Love People," built around four core values: serve, forgive, respect, and give. The documentary highlights controversial sermon content from John-Paul, including comments about wives' obligations within marriage that have since drawn significant criticism online.
The fallout after Mica's death
According to accounts from Mica's brother Nate in the documentary, John-Paul announced her death from the pulpit before an official cause had been confirmed by the coroner. Shortly afterward, a group calling themselves "Justice for Mica" began gathering outside the church during Sunday services, protesting and calling for accountability. John-Paul's lawyer at the time said the demonstrations had effectively caused the church to shut down, and reports indicate John-Paul was later arrested in connection with an alleged assault on a protester.
What actually happened to the church
Solid Rock Church officially closed its doors in November 2024. John-Paul subsequently sold the land the church stood on, reportedly for $2.1 million, with plans reported in early 2025 to demolish the building and replace it with condominiums. John-Paul publicly criticised the city of Myrtle Beach at the time, saying local authorities failed to protect the church from ongoing harassment.
As of the documentary's release, that demolition has not yet taken place. According to those interviewed in the series, John-Paul continues to preach to a smaller congregation of around 15 to 20 people at various locations around Myrtle Beach, with his current wife, Suzy Skinner, leading worship.
Where the case stands legally
John-Paul has not been charged in connection with Mica's death, which was ruled a suicide. He was indicted in December 2025 on federal charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators, following allegations that he engaged in a pattern of harassment against Mica in the lead-up to her death. He has pleaded not guilty, with his trial scheduled for October 2026.
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