Joshua A. McClure’s Testimony
Joshua A. McClure was born in Brooklyn, NY, in October of 1931 to devoted Christian parents. As a child he
witnessed up close the sovereignty and healing power of the Most High God. Who else but God could take an
angry and bitter African American man scarred by bigotry and racist events of his past, and bring him to minister
in a small church in a predominantly white Italian Catholic community in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island.
The miraculous thing is that McClure had been at that church before in December of 1959 when as a
cabinetmaker he was asked to build the Church's communion table in memory of his mother who had recently
passed. Five years later 70% of the church was destroyed in a disastrous fire, and yet this same communion
table was miraculously undamaged.
Was it a coincidence or was it the beginning of God's plan and vision for Joshua, Westerly, and the surrounding
community? For in 1976, God placed His vision in the heart of Pastor McClure. That vision compelled him to
give up everything he held dear and set him on the road of forgiveness and healing. In the Town of Westerly, 17
years after the fire, Joshua found himself standing behind that very communion table as God unfolded His vision
at Pleasant Street Baptist Church.
God had supernaturally prepared him to minister to people much like himself; those who were hurting, bruised,
disenfranchised and in need of healing. Yes, Joshua would now be directed to share the gospel of God's love in
the most distressed area of Westerly, Rhode Island. This is a triumphant story of restoration of a people, church,
and community. It is a story of how a faithful God keeps his promise to all who will faithfully follow him. It is a
story that all Christians need to hear. For more on Joshua’s testimony I refer you his book, "Can These Bones
Live?"
Almost Persuaded, Now to believe
Do you suspect that there is more to the Christian life than what you’ve experienced? What keeps you from
living such a life?
In Almost Persuaded, Now to believe, Joshua A. McClure unveils what the spiritual life really looks like.
McClure shares the gospel message in everyday language that all may come to understanding. His treatment of
the basic tenets of the Christian faith is clear, cogent and moving and will set a fire burning in your heart to
experience “the wonderful things God has freely given us.” Discover with Pastor McClure the Good News of
Almost Persuaded, Now to believe, and experience transforming and a spiritual vigor in the heart—sense the love
of God strong enough to rekindle sagging spirits--- find the way to new spiritual vitality in your life. Detect the
secrets of living in God’s Kingdom today. And be truly blessed as, “his Spirit searches out everything and
shows us even God’s deep secrets.” Read more on the book, Almost Persuaded, Now to believe.
Behind the Books
For a more detailed look "behind the books" visit the J.A.M MySpace page to read my latest blog entries.
Take a moment to listen to my live podcast reading from the inspiring book Can These Bones Live? to
gain a closer view of the importance of my books. Enjoy a lively Book Note from Almost Persuaded,
Now to believe here.
Also preview inside the book Can These Bones Live? at Amazon. You can read an excerpt from
Chapter One of the book too! I promise you won't be disappointed.
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Joshua A. McClure
31 Pleasant Street,Westerly, RI 02891
PO Box 103, Westerly, RI 02891
Website: http://www.joshuaamcclure.com
Email address: joshua@joshuaamcclure.com
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