Dr. Mark Louis Johnson Sr.

Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Pastoral Ministry

Office: Dodd Building Room #111
Office Phone: 609.947.2206
E-Mail: mjohnson@nobts.edu

Education

• Ph.D. Candidate, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Current)
• D.Min., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2018)
• Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary (2005)
• M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary (2004)
• B.A. Washington and Jefferson College (1994)

Teaching Specializations

• Principles of Church Leadership
• Church Revitalization Strategies
• Evangelism Tools
• Authenticity in Ministry
• Community and the Church

Ministry Experience

• Senior Pastor, Edgewater Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA (Current).
• Senior Pastor, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Cleveland, OH.
• Senior Pastor, Encourage Church, Cleveland, OH (Plant Church)
• Youth/Young Adult Pastor, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Newark, NJ .
• Associate Minister, Union Grove Baptist Church, Columbus, OH.
• Executive Committee Member, Cleveland Local Association, Cleveland, Ohio.
• Sports Chaplain, Cleveland Indians Organization
• Sports Chaplain, Florida Marlins Organization.
• Sports Chaplain, Tulane University Basketball.
• Missionary, Dominican Republic.

Website

• www.marklouisjohnson.com

Societies

• The Evangelical Theological Society

Publication

• “​Engage: Tools for Contemporary Evangelism.” New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Iron Stream Media, General Editor WM Craig Price (2019).
• “​Racial Reconciliation in the Southern Baptist Convention.” New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary: edited by Dr. Llyod Harsch (2018).

Awards/Honors

• The Drs. Charles and Rhonda Kelley PhD Fellowship (2019).
• Washington and Jefferson College, Honorary Doctorate, Washington, PA (2019).
• Washington and Jefferson Sports Hall of Fame, Washington, PA. (2019).
• Elyria High School Hall of Fame for Alumni Distinction Elyria, OH (2016).
• Mayor Frank G. Jackson Educational Volunteer of the Year Award Cleveland, Ohio (2011).
• New Jersey Positive Men of Color and Urban Enrichment Newark, NJ (2007).

Conference Presentations

• Black Church Life & Leadership, LifeWay Conference, Challenged to Love: 8 Keys to Authentic Christian Leadership During Conflict and Crisis (2020).
• Black Church Life & Leadership, LifeWay Conference, Challenged to Love: Racial Reconciliation in the Southern Baptist Convention (2020).
• The Gospel and the City, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2019) - God and Sports: Using Athletics to Reach the City​ (2019).
• Baptist Collegiate Ministry Retreat, University of West Florida "Rooted Not Rotted: 6 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Faith," Panama City, FL (2018).
• Northern Ohio Baptist District Association, Racial Reconciliation in the Southern Baptist Convention, Cleveland, OH (2017).