Miles Gregory McPherson (born March 30, 1960) is the pastor of Rock Church in San Diego, a motivational speaker, and a former National Football League (NFL) player.
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.
[2] In September 1986, he retired from football; the next week, he enrolled in Azusa Pacific University's School of Theology.
[citation needed] McPherson has appeared on Good Morning America,[4] Larry King Live,[5] The O'Reilly Factor,[6] and other national news networks.