Michael Joe Harvell

Michael Joe Harvell is a storyteller, pastor, and encourager who believes in the healing power of grace and the freedom found in forgiveness.

For over three decades, Michael Joe has been helping people discover the transforming love of Jesus—whether through preaching from the pulpit, writing from the heart, or sharing coffee and conversation across a kitchen table. Known for his down-to-earth wisdom, Southern wit, and deep compassion, he brings the kind of encouragement that makes truth feel like home.

He serves as pastor of Eureka Baptist Church in Anderson, South Carolina, where he’s been blessed to walk with people through life’s hardest seasons and holiest moments. Michael Joe is a husband, father, grandfather, friend, and follower of Christ who’s not afraid to admit he’s a work in progress—living proof that grace really does change everything.

The Grace Exchange: How Forgiven People Forgive People is his debut book, a message born out of real pain, real faith, and a real Savior who still sets people free.

When he’s not preaching or writing, you’ll likely find him playing with his grand daughter, walking the woods, watching the waves, or sitting on the porch with a good cigar and an even better story…