Kevin Wayne Johnson: Bio

With the fundamental belief that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things, Minister Kevin Wayne Johnson lives to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. His passion is reflected through his national best-selling book series (Give God the Glory!) that earned thirteen literary awards from 2001 to 2009, all published through his Christian-based publishing company - Writing for the Lord Ministries, as a former radio and television host, and in several leadership positions within the local church, the Christian publishing industry, and the National Association of the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).

  

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Johnson was introduced to the Bible and the Christian doctrine as a child and active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.  At the age of eight, his maternal grandmother (Granny), a devout Seventh Day Adventist, prophesied that he would preach the gospel in due season.  From these planted seeds, Johnson, alongside his wife, Gail, confessed Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior on May 2, 1993.  This spiritual transformation occurred slightly less than two months after their marriage on March 6th.  

An active member and ministry leader at Celebration Church, Columbia, Maryland, Minister Johnson serves as National Secretary - National Association of the Church of God Men's Ministry/Conference.  He also serves the congregation of his local church as President of WIN (Bible) Institute, a preaching minister commissioned by the Church of God (CDP district), a teacher in the children's church ministry, visitation/telephone director for Operation Winning Community (church expansion project), facilitator for the weekly Salvation Seminar, evangelism team advisory council, and as a small group leader. Johnson was initially ordained into the Christian ministry as a deacon while at Shiloh Pentecostal Church, Incorporated, Christian Love Center, Somerville, New Jersey, with his wife, on May 21, 2000.  While there, he served as Chair of the deacon board for three years and led the monthly "Hour of Power" prayer service on Friday nights.  His ministerial training and experience include: New Members Outreach Ministry at Full Gospel AME Zion Church (1995), Evangelical Training Association (ETA) certified instructor (2000 to present), and adjunct professor at the National Bible College & Seminary World Outreach Center, National Church of God, Fort Washington, Maryland (2004 to present).

Minister Johnson maintains an active involvement in community service and retains membership in several professional and civic organizations to include the National Contract Management Association, Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni Association and African-American Alumni Council (founding member), serving on the School of Business Board of Directors from 1994 to 1996, the African-American Federal Executives Association, the  Christian Small Publishers Association, and the Autism Society of America, Howard County, Maryland Chapter.

Minister Johnson is the eldest son of Ernest and the late Adele Johnson. He attended and graduated from the Richmond Public School system and Virginia Commonwealth University earning a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Management/Economics/Finance.  He also completed course work towards a MBA degree at Marymount University and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.  In 2002, Johnson graduated from the True Disciple Ministries Bible Institute, Somerville, New Jersey, earning three Church Ministries Certifications through ETA, Wheaton, Illinois.  Minister Johnson lives in Clarksville, Maryland, with his wife and three sons, Kevin, Christopher, and Cameron.