Pastor Chris Johnson
Chris joined Lifeline in March, 2020, and serves as the Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy. He previously served as a pastor for 24 years and as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Governor’s Office of Faith and Community Based Initiatives. Chris has also served as a consultant and has been a frequent speaker at local, state, and national conferences, churches, and community gatherings, sharing his family’s story and challenging others to answer the gospel call to care for vulnerable children and families. He was born and raised in metro Atlanta, GA, and currently lives in Birmingham. Chris studied Church Ministries (B.A.) at Trinity Baptist College and Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) at Regent University. He and his amazing wife, Alicia, have 10 children (7 adopted from foster care) and 3 grandchildren (2 adopted from foster care). They have also served as foster parents to more than 40 children.
Appears in 13 Episodes
Born Again: Jesus and Nicodemus – The Gospel in John 3
In this episode of the Defender Bible Study, Rick Morton, Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children’s Services, leads a deep dive into John 3:1-21. This well-k...
Jesus Cleanses the Temple: Holiness and Authority in John 2
In this week's Defender Bible Study, Chris Johnson, Senior Director of Church Partnerships and External Advocacy, continues our journey through the Gospel of John, foc...
2 Corinthians 12:20-13:14
Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, leads the discussion and conclusion of our study through 2 Corinthians covering 2 Corinthians 1...
2 Corinthians 6:11-7:16
Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, leads the discussion of 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:16 LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lif...
Honoring Sacrifice: The Significance of Memorial Day
Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, explores the significance of Memorial Day in this special Defender Bible study podcast episode....
2 Corinthians Introduction & 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, leads the introduction of 2 Corinthians and a discussion on 2 Corinthians 1:1-11. LIFELINE CHI...
1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, leads a discussion on 1 Corinthians 10: 23-33 and 11:1.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission ...
1 Corinthians 8
Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, leads a discussion on 1 Corinthians 8.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Child...
Pastor Chris Johnson speaks on Sanctity of Human Life
In January of 2023, Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, spoke at East Cobb Presbyterian Church in Marietta, Georgia in honor of San...
1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, leads a discussion on 1 Corinthians 6:1-11.Subscribe on iTunes | TransistorLearn more about Lif...
1 Corinthians 4:1-13
Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, leads a discussion on 1 Corinthians 4:1-13.Subscribe on iTunes | StitcherEmail: info@lifelinech...
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Pastor Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, leads a discussion on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Subscribe on iTunes | StitcherEmail: info@l...
2 Timothy Conclusion
Pastor Chris Johnson, Sr. Director of Church Partnerships & External Advocacy, wraps up 2 Timothy. Subscribe on iTunes | StitcherEmail: info@lifelinechild.orgFacebook:...