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With the fundamental belief that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things, 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 have earned 17 literary awards since 2001, 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 Pastor of Ministry at Celebration Church, Columbia, Maryland, he serves the congregation with responsibility for championing the Purpose of Ministry in Celebration Church (CC) and into the surrounding region by leading the Ministry Team in providing environments designed to help people experience the benefits of Serving Christ through participating in a ministry of CC (1 Peter 4:10).
In parallel, Johnson serves as President of WIN (Bible) Institute, as a small group leader, and is a licensed minister by the Church of God (CDP district). On the national level, Johnson serves as Secretary, National Association of the Church of God Men's Ministry. Johnson was initially ordained into the Christian ministry as a deacon 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 includes: 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).
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