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'''Michael McClure, Jr''' (born c. [[June 15, 1983]]) in Birmingham, AL is the founder and pastor of [[The Rock Church (Forestdale)]].
'''Michael DeWayne McClure Jr''' (born [[June 15]], [[1983]] in [[Birmingham]]) is the founder and pastor of [[Rock City Church]] and a gospel musician, billed as '''Pastor Mike Jr''' (nicknamed '''PMJ''').


McClure, son of Pastor [[Michael McClure, Sr]] and Angela Woods McClure of Revelation Church Ministries, graduated from [[Minor High School]], and attended [[University of West Alabama]] to play college football, but dropped out after three years after he felt he was called into ministry. He is the brother of Angelique McClure, a graduate of Stillman College and Darius McClure, the Senior Pastor of Christ Church in Fairfield, AL.
McClure is the son of Pastor [[Michael McClure Sr]] and Angela Woods McClure of [[Revelation Church Ministries]] in [[Irondale]]. His brother, [[Darius McClure|Darius]], is Senior Pastor of [[Christ Church]] in [[Fairfield]], and his sister, Angelique, is a graduate of Stillman College.


He is married to the JaQuetta McClure and the father to sons - Xander, Michael III, and Mason, all of which have the family middle name of DeWayne for male children.   
McClure graduated from [[Minor High School]] and attended [[University of West Alabama]] to play college football, but dropped out after three years after to pursue ministry. He was appointed as a "movement pastor" for Revelation Church. More recently, McClure completed a diploma of Theology from Ashland Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio in [[2012]]. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Ashland.   


McClure founded The Rock Church in [[2009]] at [[Miles College]] in a college ministry known as Royal Nation Movement, then moved the congregation to [[L. R. Hall Auditorium]] in [[downtown Birmingham]]. In [[2010]], the church purchased the former [[West Birmingham Christian School]]'s 12-acre campus in [[Forestdale]].  Since 2012, he has also operated separate campuses to include the Downtown campus located at the Historic Carver Theatre and the East Campus located at the New Center Point High School as well as an online campus.  McClure is featured on a daily weekday broadcast on MY68 in Birmingham, Gadsden, and Tuscaloosa, AL markets.  The church has grown to nearly 10,000 members and is one of the fastest growing churches.  McClure is a member of the Shepherds Connection under the direction of Dr. R.A. Vernon, Senior Pastor of "THE WORD" Church in Cleveland, OH.
McClure founded The Rock Church in [[2009]] at [[Miles College]] in a college ministry known as Royal Nation Movement, then moved the congregation to [[L. R. Hall Auditorium]] in [[downtown Birmingham]]. In [[2010]], the church purchased the former [[West Birmingham Christian School]]'s 12-acre campus in [[Forestdale]].  Since [[2012]], the church has also operated separate campuses in the historic [[Carver Theatre]] and at [[Center Point High School]].


In 2011, McClure was listed in the Who's Who in Black Alabama Inaugural Edition. In the same year, McClure made history by packing 7,000 people into an Easter service at the Boutwell Auditorium.  Giving away over 10,000 pounds of food to the community, holding a $9,000 gas giveaway, and by having an adult Easter Egg Hunt, the historic weekend brought together outreach and celebration.
McClure is featured on a daily weekday broadcast on [[My68]]. The church, associated with the Cleveland, Ohio-based Shepherds Connection, has grown to nearly 10,000 members and is one of the area's fastest growing churches.


McClure received a Diploma of Theology from Ashland Theological Seminary in Cleveland, OH in 2012. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Ashland.
In [[2011]], McClure was listed in ''[[Who's Who in Black Alabama]]''. In the same year, McClure held Easter services for 7,000 people at [[Boutwell Auditorium]]. Over 10,000 pounds of food and $9,000 worth of gasoline was distributed to the community during the weekend, which was capped by an adult Easter egg hunt.


In 2013, McClure received international recognition through his controversial billboards labeled 'Strip For Me' posted over a popular adult entertainment spot, The Palace Gentleman's Club. This came because Hebrews 12:1 says, 'Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, strip off every weight and sin…'" Pastor McClure declares in the video, which is growing in views, published on March 25, 2013.
In [[2013]], McClure erected a series of controversial billboards labeled "Strip For Me" near the [[Palace Gentleman's Club]]. The billboards reference Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, strip off every weight and sin..."


In the wake of several Birmingham catastrophes including multiple homicides plaguing the community, devastating tornadoes, and house fires, McClure responded with a thought-provoking YouTube video featuring Sam Cooke's "A Change Gonna Come" depicting a scene from the stellar Malcolm X biopic.  Entitled, "Rock the City."  The short film was directed by director mastermind, Brandon Mason.
In December [[2018]] McClure presided at the funeral of [[2018 Riverchase Galleria shooting|police shooting]] victim [[E. J. Bradford Jr]]. He joined with [[Hunter Street Baptist Church]] pastor [[Buddy Gray]] to form "Pastors4People" which facilitated understanding across racial divides in the aftermath of the shooting.


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In January [[2019]] McClure released his fist single as a vocalist, a praise song entitled "BIG", and the first single from his debut album, ''Live Free''. The single reached #7 on ''Billboard'' magazine's gospel digital sales chart and spent 10 weeks atop the magazine's gospel airplay chart. The album reached #1 on the ''Billboard'' gospel album chart. McClure was crowned "Best New Artist," and the album named "Rap/Hip Hop/Gospel Album of the Year" at the 2020 Stellar Gospel Music Awards. McClure used a portion of his proceeds to purchase outstanding medical debt through the Rye, New York-based charity RIP Medical Debt. A follow-up single, "I Got It" reached #1 on  ''Billboard''{{'}}s gospel chart in March [[2021]].The song, "Impossible". became his fourth consecutive No. 1 song on the ''Billboard'' gospel airplay chart in April [[2023]].
 
McClure and his wife [[JaQuetta McClure|JaQuetta]] were married in [[2006]]. The couple have five children.


==References==
==References==
* Garrison, Greg (February 12, 2011) "Rocking the Rock: Forestdale church emerges as magnet for young families." ''Birmingham News''
* Garrison, Greg (February 12, 2011) "Rocking the Rock: Forestdale church emerges as magnet for young families." {{BN}}
 
* "[http://www.myfoxal.com/story/17354209/church-gives-away-9000-worth-of-gas Church gives away $9,000 worth of gas]" (April 6, 2012) Fox 6  
*About Pastor Michael McClure Jr (2013).  http://therockcity.org/new/pastor-mike-jr/
* Shaw, Alexis (March 27, 2013) "[http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/03/ala-church-raises-strip-for-me-billboard-over-mens-club/ Ala. Church Raises 'Strip for Me' Billboard]"  ABC News
 
* Garrison, Greg (December 5, 2018) "Pastors form interracial group to heal from Galleria shooting." {{BN}}
*About Pastor Michael McClure Sr (2013). http://www.rcmcentral.com/our-leaders/pastor-michael-d-mcclure-sr/
* Garrison, Greg (October 30, 2019) "Pastor hits No. 1 on Billboard gospel album chart." {{BN}}
 
* Johnson, Roy S. (December 12, 2019) "From basement to ‘Big’ -- a Pastor’s one-year chart-topping musical journey." {{BN}}
*Mike McClure Jr TV Show (2013).  TV Guide.  http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/mike-mcclure-jr/422106
* "One pastor’s ‘BIG’ blessing for Birmingham." (May 28, 2020) CBS42.com
 
* Harris Bowser, Javacia (July 23, 2020) "[https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2020/07/how-pastor-mike-mcclure-jr-s-big-hit-brings-even-bigger-blessings/ How Pastor Mike McClure Jr.’s ‘Big’ Hit Brings Even Bigger Blessings]" {{BT}}
*Pastor Darius McClure (2013). http://christchurchhd.tv/pastor-darius-mcclure/
* "Pastor Mike McClure Jr. reaches No. 1 with another hit single." (March 10, 2021) {{BT}}
 
* Garrison, Greg (April 20, 2023) "Pastor Mike Jr. charts fourth No. 1 song on Billboard gospel airplay chart" {{BN}}
*Shaw, Alexis (March 27, 2013).  "Ala. Church Raises 'Strip for Me' Billboard"  "ABC News" http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/03/ala-church-raises-strip-for-me-billboard-over-mens-club/
 
*Mason, Brandon - Director (2012). Pastor Mike McClure Jr. & "THE ROCK" Church "Rock the City". http://vimeo.com/39100758
 
*Easter at the Boutwell (2011). YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqgiY3wrIso'


*Fox 6 News (April 6, 2012).  Church gives away $9,000 worth of gas.  http://www.myfoxal.com/story/17354209/church-gives-away-9000-worth-of-gas
==External links==
* [http://therockcity.org Rock City Church] website


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Latest revision as of 09:27, 21 April 2023

Mike McClure

Michael DeWayne McClure Jr (born June 15, 1983 in Birmingham) is the founder and pastor of Rock City Church and a gospel musician, billed as Pastor Mike Jr (nicknamed PMJ).

McClure is the son of Pastor Michael McClure Sr and Angela Woods McClure of Revelation Church Ministries in Irondale. His brother, Darius, is Senior Pastor of Christ Church in Fairfield, and his sister, Angelique, is a graduate of Stillman College.

McClure graduated from Minor High School and attended University of West Alabama to play college football, but dropped out after three years after to pursue ministry. He was appointed as a "movement pastor" for Revelation Church. More recently, McClure completed a diploma of Theology from Ashland Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio in 2012. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Ashland.

McClure founded The Rock Church in 2009 at Miles College in a college ministry known as Royal Nation Movement, then moved the congregation to L. R. Hall Auditorium in downtown Birmingham. In 2010, the church purchased the former West Birmingham Christian School's 12-acre campus in Forestdale. Since 2012, the church has also operated separate campuses in the historic Carver Theatre and at Center Point High School.

McClure is featured on a daily weekday broadcast on My68. The church, associated with the Cleveland, Ohio-based Shepherds Connection, has grown to nearly 10,000 members and is one of the area's fastest growing churches.

In 2011, McClure was listed in Who's Who in Black Alabama. In the same year, McClure held Easter services for 7,000 people at Boutwell Auditorium. Over 10,000 pounds of food and $9,000 worth of gasoline was distributed to the community during the weekend, which was capped by an adult Easter egg hunt.

In 2013, McClure erected a series of controversial billboards labeled "Strip For Me" near the Palace Gentleman's Club. The billboards reference Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, strip off every weight and sin..."

In December 2018 McClure presided at the funeral of police shooting victim E. J. Bradford Jr. He joined with Hunter Street Baptist Church pastor Buddy Gray to form "Pastors4People" which facilitated understanding across racial divides in the aftermath of the shooting.

In January 2019 McClure released his fist single as a vocalist, a praise song entitled "BIG", and the first single from his debut album, Live Free. The single reached #7 on Billboard magazine's gospel digital sales chart and spent 10 weeks atop the magazine's gospel airplay chart. The album reached #1 on the Billboard gospel album chart. McClure was crowned "Best New Artist," and the album named "Rap/Hip Hop/Gospel Album of the Year" at the 2020 Stellar Gospel Music Awards. McClure used a portion of his proceeds to purchase outstanding medical debt through the Rye, New York-based charity RIP Medical Debt. A follow-up single, "I Got It" reached #1 on Billboard's gospel chart in March 2021.The song, "Impossible". became his fourth consecutive No. 1 song on the Billboard gospel airplay chart in April 2023.

McClure and his wife JaQuetta were married in 2006. The couple have five children.

References

External links

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