Where We Began
After more than 25 years of global ministry, Pastor Aaron followed a divine nudge and moved to New York City in 2008 with a clear mandate: Create a center of equipping — a sacred space where sons and daughters would be raised up to carry the King and His Kingdom into every sphere of culture.
God invaded a tiny, unfurnished apartment where, for the first three months, people from all over the region gathered for one purpose: His Presence. No hype. No formula. Just hunger.
Those early nights ignited something powerful — birthing C.K.E. (Creative Kingdom Expression), with wild worship, prophetic flow, mini-conferences, personal ministry, and unstoppable connection.
One day, while walking the streets of NYC, God asked, "Do you want the keys to this city — and the world?" And then came the blueprint: "Raise up a culture of LOVE, HONOR, and ENCOURAGEMENT, and you’ll see the Kingdom made visible. Marriages will reflect divine union. Businesses will prosper with supernatural favor. And My sons and daughters will carry My glory into every corner of culture."
In response, S.W.I.M. (Signs & Wonders In Manhattan) was born. Every Thursday, teams flooded the city with love — through laughter, tears, hugs, spontaneous worship, encouragement bombs, and Spirit-led encounters. Teams from churches around the country joined as NYC became a playground for the goodness of God.
After years of ministry in streets, coffee shops, living rooms, and hearts all over the city, a core group of leaders said “yes” to something more permanent. They spent the next few months becoming a family — learning how to love, lead, and live together — before opening the doors to the public.
On Valentine’s Day 2016, Seek Church was born. In true Seek fashion, we rented dance studios in Hell's Kitchen and Midtown and let love take the lead.
Today, Seek Church is a multi-city, multi-sensory family built on the pure and simple gospel — sons and daughters becoming mothers and fathers who raise up even more sons and daughters. We are committed to living as love, not just preaching about it. With monthly NYC gatherings, weekly online services, in-person events, and a growing expression in Nashville, we believe this is only the beginning.
If you’ve been looking for a place where your whole self is welcome…
If you want to be known, equipped, and loved into the fullness of your calling…
You’ve found home.
SEEK LEADERSHIP TEAM
Senior Pastor
Aaron Horton
Aaron Horton is the founder and senior pastor of Seek Church NYC, a movement rooted in LOVE, HONOR, and ENCOURAGEMENT.
She has spent her life creating sacred spaces where men and women can encounter the tangible presence of God and awaken to the truth of who they are — fully loved, fully known, and fully free.
In 2014, with a fearless yes, Aaron and a room full of courageous pioneers launched Seek Church NYC — not as an event, but as a family. What began in small rooms with big faith has now grown into a vibrant, multi-city and global community.
When all services shifted online to reach hearts around the world, Seek Church Nashville was birthed as Aaron and her father, lovingly known as Papa Jim, relocated to the trees of Tennessee. Today, Aaron pastors a thriving online family while hosting Seek Church LIVE meetups in both NYC and Nashville.
As a transformational leader and identity coach, Pastor Aaron is passionate about seeing lives radically changed through the power of love. She created Unlocked Coaching and The Happy Expert Podcast, offering one-on-one and group coaching that activates boldness, healing, and inner freedom.
Aaron is now booking her speaking schedule and would love to minister at your church, conference, or gathering.
Visit Aaron’s website to learn more or email to connect.
Care Pastor
Jim Horton
“Papa Jim” is a true father to many in Seek Church as well as “Daddy” to Pastor Aaron Horton. After years as an ordained minister, missionary, and pastor, this 4th generation West Texas cowboy has put down roots in NYC as a pastor and New York State Chaplain.
His compassion for the men and women of this church is unparalleled as he lives to pour out the heart of the Father on every person who walks through our doors!
Expect the greatest hugs around from this amazing treasure!
Outreach Pastor
Becky Jacobs
Pastor Becky is an amazing pioneer, missionary, and evangelist. She is a deep lover of God and people. Known by many as “Mama Blaze,” her impact truly goes around the world through the joy she so brilliantly carries.
Becky is our Outreach Pastor, teaches Bible Bliss & many of our Core Bible classes, as well as leads S.W.I.M (Signs & Wonders In Manhattan) & LOVE Invasion in Newark, NJ.
Get to know this powerhouse and always expect a hug!