Mike Harper

Director of Church Planting & Development

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Born and raised in a pastor’s home in Texas, Mike first felt the Lord’s call into full-time ministry at age 10 attending Kids Camp in Kerrville Texas. After graduating from Seminary, he began full-time ministry working with inner city gang members in Chicago, Illinois. Over the next fifteen years, Mike served in several pastoral staff positions, in some of the largest churches in the Assemblies of God, before accepting the senior pastorate at Word of Life in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2005, Mike planted The Crossing Community Church in Chandler, Arizona. Through his leadership, The Crossing not only experienced dynamic numerical growth, but also received national news recognition for their creative community outreach programs and strategies. Mike’s leadership and communication gifts have allowed him the opportunity to serve in leadership areas including: the Southern New England Youth Board, The Director of the Arizona District Church Development, a Regional Director for Messenger International Mission Board, The Director of the Arizona District’s Cohort and Pastor Mentoring Ministry, and various other leadership positions. Presently, Mike serves as the Church Planting and Development Director for the North Texas District Council of the Assemblies of God. He is a sought-after Church Health and Church Growth consultant, as well a guest speaker at seminars, conferences, and churches. Mike received his ministry training at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS). Currently Mike is enrolled in Regent University School of Theology pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Church Renewal. He and his wife Rhonda have been married for 33 years and have two children: Connor (26) and Carlie (17).