John McCay was born on July 8, 1975 to John and Barbara McCay, Jr.  John’s father, John Jr., is a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the Mississippi Air National Guard and John’s mother, Barbara, is a public school teacher.  McCay also has a younger brother, Stephen, who attends the University of Southern Mississippi.  John McCay, III is a life long resident of the 4th District.           McCay graduated with honors from Gulfport High School in 1993.  In 1995, he earned an Associate of Arts degree from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.  Then in 1997, McCay earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Southern Mississippi.  While in junior college, McCay was an officer in the College Republican Club.  In the fall of 1997, McCay arrived at Emory University, Candler School of Theology and earned thirty-nine hours before transferring to the Memphis Theological Seminary in Memphis.  McCay was awarded the Master of Divinity degree in May of 2000.  Currently, McCay is pursuing a Ph.D. from Trinity Theological Seminary in Indiana. McCay has served United Methodist Churches since 1994. He has served the Bond United Methodist Church in Stone County, the Winborn Chapel United Methodist Church in Greene County,

          McCay is also a Chaplain in the Mississippi Air National Guard where he holds the rank of Captain.  He is assigned to the 172^nd Air Wing in Jackson and the Trent Lott National Guard Training Complex in Gulfport.  His military career started in March of 1998.  Among his military awards are the Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Mississippi War Medal and the Mississippi Emergency Medal.  Due to McCay’s work after Hurricane Katrina, he was selected as the United States Air National Guard 2006 Chaplain of the Year.

          McCay is also active in the Boy Scouts of America Pine Burr Area Council.  He is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow.  McCay is also a member of the National Eagle Scout Association.  In 2003, McCay was awarded the District Award of Merit, Pine Burr Award, for his work in the Spanish Trail District.  He has served Scouting units as a Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Member, and Chaplain.  For the last several years, McCay has served the Spanish Trail District as the Membership Chairman, District Interim Chairman, and currently as the District Vice Chairman. 

            While in Gulfport, McCay was involved in the Orange Grove-Lyman Chamber of Commerce.  He also served on the Board of the Christian Care Ministries in Picayune.  McCay has been a member of Kiwanis International since 2004.  Also, McCay is a member of the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association. 

Dear Friends,

        I am filled with a sense of excitement and duty as we embark upon this election. I am proud to be a Mississippian and it would give me great joy and satisfaction to help my friends and neighbors better their lives.  I will work to drive a commonsense conservative agenda that will strengthen our economy, make America safer, and our lives better.

        My strong convictions supporting issues such as Pro-life, the Second Amendment, smaller government, fiscal responsibility, a balanced budget, lower taxes, and hurricane Katrina recovery will steadily guide us into a more prosperous future. I promise to maintain my integrity and dignity as I serve the people of the 4th District. 

        Together, we can accomplish many great things.  I am going to talk about the issues that affect you and your family.  God knows my heart and He knows my motives. I know this will be a tough race, but I am committed to you and your family. 

        I would be humbled and honored to have you join my campaign team.  Your support will help send me to Congress where I will truly make a positive difference for you and your family.  Thank you for your friendship and on-going support.

        God bless our great nation! God bless Mississippi!  And God bless you and your family!

Best Regards,
John McCay

John is a member of:
(BOLD) indicates active membership)

GUNS

• The National Rifle Association (NRA)
• Ducks Unlimited (DU)
• The National Wildlife Turkey  Federation (NWTF)

EDUCATIONAL

• USM Alumni Association
• College Republicans (FM)

RELIGIOUS

• Seashore District Clergy Association
• Mississippi Conference Leadership Team
• Christian Care Ministries Board Member (FM)
  

MILITARY

• Associate Member of the Mississippi National Guard Non-Commissioned Officers Association Auxillary
• National Guard Association of Mississippi
• Mississippi Air National Guard

SCOUTING

• National Eagle Scout Association
• Pine Burr Area Council BSA
• Order of the Arrow Scoutings National Honor Society

CIVIC

• Orange Grove - Lyman Chamber of Commerce (FM)
• Gulfport Chamber of Commerce (FM)
• Kiwanis International

POLITICAL

• Republican National Committee

POLICE

• Mississippi State Troopers Bn. Association
• National Fraternal Order of Police