Dr. Jason Johnson

Professor of Youth and Family Ministry

Bio & Credentials

Jason was ordained into Christian Ministry in 1996. He has served in a variety of roles in the local church: youth pastor, young adult pastor, discipleship pastor, and senior pastor in churches ranging in size from 75 to 6,000. He also has experienced church ministry in different regions of the country (Chicagoland, Denver, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas) and understands how “context” impacts ministry. This wide variety of hands-on experience with various age groups has made him passionate about teaching, spiritual formation, equipping, vision and leadership development. He has also been a Certified Spiritual Director since 2011. Jason is excited about pouring into the lives of students who are preparing for Kingdom Work and mentoring them to become effective and humble servants of the King.

B.C.E., Ozark Christian College, 1996 Bachelor of Christian Education: Youth Ministry Concentration M.A., Denver Seminary, 2011 Master of Arts in Christian Formation and Soul Care M.A. Project entitled: “Fortifying the Leader’s Soul,” a leadership seminar to address spiritual growth in leaders. D.Min., Denver Seminary, 2022 Doctor of Ministry, Leadership Track Thesis: Increasing Emotional Intelligence in College Youth Ministry Students Preparing for Ministry

Get to Know Jason

Favorite Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Top 3 Favorite Books: 1. Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard 2. Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton 3. Soul Guide: Following Jesus as Spiritual Director by Bruce Demarest

Vacation place you love: Mountains

Musical artists you enjoy: Colony House, Ben Rector, Aaron Watson

Three favorite movies: 1. Lord of the Rings 2. Star Wars 3. The Princess Bride

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Spontaneous Combustion

The most important thing you want people to know about you:  I desire to be surrendered to Jesus’ plan for my life.