Who We Are
At Just 1, we are passionate about reaching the next generation through age-appropriate evangelism training. From adults sharing their faith to equipping youth to inspire their peers, we build a legacy of faith that transforms lives and communities for Christ.
Rooted in innovation and growth, Just 1 expands its impact through digital training modules and collaboration with churches worldwide. As God blesses, we aim to scale our ministry, bringing hope and salvation to as many as possible, one story, one Gospel, one soul at a time.
Mission
To equip the church with tools and training for pervasive and persistent Gospel proclamations, enabling believers to effectively share their testimony, the Gospel, and the path to salvation, with a focus on reaching the next generation.
Core Values
1. Commitment to sharing the Gospel boldly and joyfully, celebrating every soul that comes to Christ.
2. Training adults and youth to reach their peers with impactful evangelism strategies.
3. Equipping believers to confidently share their personal testimony and the life-transforming message of salvation.
4. Expanding the reach of the Gospel by partnering with other churches and Christian organizations.
5. Trusting God’s guidance and blessings to grow the ministry and inspire transformation in individuals and communities.
Just 1 Founder
Miles McPherson was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised on Long Island, where he was one of five kids, and a son to a nurse and a police officer. He was a football star in high school and in 1978 was recruited to the University of New Haven where his stellar play earned him a spot on the All-American team.
Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and later traded to the San Diego Chargers, he played four years in the NFL. His arrival into the league was the realization of his dream, but this was soon jeopardized by a crushing cocaine habit.
After binging for an entire weekend, he felt the oppression of the drug over his life, called out to God and was delivered from the addiction on that day. He never used again.
In time, he became a youth pastor at Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego, earned his Master of Divinity from Azusa Pacific University in 1991 and then started Rock Church in 2000. Today, the Rock has more than 9,000 weekly attendees across six campuses and Rock services can be experienced worldwide through several media channels including TV, online streaming, and more.
The author of six books, his latest, The Third Option, proposes that because we have more similarities than differences, true unity will result when we honor what we have in common.
