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ABOUT PASTOR WITH PURPOSE
Pastor With Purpose exists to walk alongside pastors in the journey of ministry. It offers heartfelt coaching, guidance, and encouragement to help pastors lead well, grow personally, and care for themselves while serving others. This is a community where pastors are supported, renewed, and equipped to lead with clarity and purpose.
Our services
RESTORATION
One-on-One Support
When ministry feels heavy or life becomes complicated, Restoration provides individual support tailored to your personal journey. Through one-on-one conversations, you’ll find a safe place to process, grow, and regain footing. It’s care designed for the moments you need it most.
Meet Our Coaches
Dr. D.J. Horton
Dr. Horton is the Senior Pastor of Church at The Mill in Spartanburg, South Carolina. During his 20-year tenure of leading the church, Church at The Mill has been consistently recognized as one of the fastest-growing churches in North America. He is also the founder of Living Worthy Ministries, where he extends his heart for discipleship beyond the walls of his church.
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In addition to his pastorate, D.J. is a frequent speaker at FCA camps, NCAA and NFL chapels, and pastor’s conferences. An Alabama native, he earned a B.S. from Auburn University, where he was a member of the football team. He received an M.Div. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a doctorate degree in preaching from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He has been happily married for over 25 years to his wife, Laurel. They are proud parents to seven children: Ty, Micah, Lily, Grey, Rhett, Evy, and Harmony. When he is not preaching or pastoring, D.J. is a passionate outdoorsman who loves his time in the woods or the water with friends and family.
Dr. Mike McCormick
Mike is a people-centered leader, trainer, and developer who serves as a Pastor at Calvary Christian Church, a multisite church with three locations across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Calvary also partners in a community sports program that reaches nearly 1,000 young people each year. Passionate about building strong leaders and teams, Mike is also the President and CEO of Third River Partners, where he has helped organizations like Johns Hopkins University, Alcoa, WVU Medicine, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital implement Serving Leader development and Shared Goal Achievement.
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He is the co-author of House on fire!: A Story of loss, Love, and Servant Leadership. Mike, his wife Kristina and their four children (Jackson, Reagan, Jonas, and Kennedy) live in Winchester, KY. They are avid Pittsburgh Steelers fans and also share a love for the UK Wildcats. He holds a B.A. in Applied Communications from Asbury University and both a Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry in Leadership Development from Dallas Theological Seminary.
"Pastor with Purpose is well worth your time. You will receive wonderful insights and assistance with what you are probably struggling with. The teaching is spot on for Pastoral Ministry, your time, your preaching, and handling conflicts are all covered. You will be glad you said yes!"
Pastor D. Wilder