Background
McPherson grew up on Long Island.
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Miles McPherson
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He attended the University of New Haven, where he majored in engineering.
Career
He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. He was cut and went on to play defensive back for the San Diego Chargers. After battling a drug problem, McPherson became a born again Christian in 1984, and began participating in religious outreach programs.
In September 1986, he retired from football.
The next week, he enrolled in Azusa Pacific University"s School of Theology. He received his Master of Divinity degree in 1991.
In 1992, McPherson founded "Miles Ahead", a non-profit international evangelical organization. In 2000, McPherson founded The Rock Church.
As of 2009, more than 12,000 attend one of the Rock’s five weekend services.
McPherson spoke at the 2008 Republican National Convention and was an advocate of Prop 8, during the 2008 elections.
Achievements
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McPherson was the university"s first player to achieve All-American honors in football and be drafted into the NFL. During the Mission United States of America 2009 controversy involving Carrie Prejean, a member of his church, McPherson appeared on Larry King Live, The O"Reilly Factor, and other national news networks.
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Political Party
Republican party
Awards
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Mission United States of America; Emmy award
The Mission United States of America beauty pageant has been held annually since 1952 to select the Americans entrant in the Mission Universe pageant.The Mission United States of America beauty pageant has been held annually since 1952 to select the Americans entrant in the Mission Universe pageant.