Christie J. Johnston

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913-681-3341; ChristieJ@ffc.org; www.ffc.org

  • Co-Founder: Jerry Johnston Ministries Association, June 1979-Sept 1996
  • Co-Founder: First Family Church, Sept. 1996-Present, www.ffc.org
  • Founder/Director: Open Arms Women's Ministries, 1996
  • Founder/Director: Chesalon Comfort Circles, 2002, www.comfortcirlces.org
  • Founder, Presenter, Author, Teacher-Mentor: W.O.W. (Wisdom on the Way) Weekly, Co-ed Bible
  • Study/TV Program, July 2003-March 2009
  • Founder: www.aboutforever.info, 2008
  • Founder/Director, L.O.T.T. (Lighting of The Trees)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:  
  • ACADIA UNIVERSITY -ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGE
  
       Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada  
   

       Pursuing Doctor of Ministry

  

       Under Mentorship of Dr. Craig Evans

Currently

       Dissertation Topic: Women in Strategic Leadership Roles

       in Ministry, Missions, Media, Mothering, and Mentorship

 
   
  • MIDWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
  
       Kansas City, MO  
   

       Master of Divinity in Christian Education

  

                 Highest Honors

2009
   
  • MIDWESTERN BAPTIST COLLEGE, SBC
  
        Kansas City, MO  
   

B.A. in Biblical Studies

 
                   Highest Honors 2007
  • L.H.B.I. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
  
        Lynchburg, VA  
   

Diploma in Biblical Studies

  
  2006
  • LOU-ROG SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN
  
        Holland, MI  
   

Degree in Cosmetology

  

Graduated with Academic Excellence;

 

Hair Designand Hair Cutting Awards

1978

  • HUDSONVILLE HIGH SCOOL
  
       Hudsonville, MI 1977
   

ENDORSEMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: What Others are Saying - click Here

 

MEMBERSHIPS:

 

MEDIA PROJECTS/ON LOCATION DOCUMENTARIES: PRODUCER/PRESENTER 

SPIRITUAL GIFTS:

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Danielle Marie Johnston Newsome, December 9, 1979

B.S. Religion, Liberty University 2002

Married to Gary Christian Newsome, July 10, 1999

Children: G. Christian (2001), Kasey Marie (2003)

Current: Worship Leader, First Family Church, Overland Park, KS

Spouse: Gary Christian Newsome

B.S. Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, 2000

M.A. Religion, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA, 2006

M. Div Christian Ministries, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA, 2008

Current: Pastor, Senior Associate, First Family Church, Overland Park, KS

Jeremiah Jay Johnston, August 1, 1981

Accepted into the PhD program offered by the University of Wales at Oxford, England 2009 - current

Full time research scholar-Doctor of Philosophy Candidate

Studying primary texts, the resurrection, historical Jesus

Advisor: Dr. Craig A. Evans www.craigaevans.com

Master of Divinity, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, SBC, 2009

Honors: “Highest Honors”

B.A. in Biblical Studies, Midwestern Baptist College, SBC, 2007

Academic Awards, LifeWay Publishing Pastoral Leadership Award, 2009

Married to Audrey Lynn Field on October 9, 2004

Children: Lily Faith Johnston (2009)

Current: Executive Pastor/C.O.O. of Media, First Family Church, Overland Park

Spouse: Audrey Lynn Johnston

B.A. Biblical Studies, Midwestern Baptist College, 2007

M. Div Christian Ministry, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2009

Jenilee Nicole Johnston Cunningham, September 3, 1985

Pursuing B.A. Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Married to Luke Timothy Cunningham on April 28, 2006

Current: Youth Director, R.O.C.K. Youth Ministry, First Family Church, Overland Park, KS, Teacher R.B.F (Rock Bible Fellowship)

Spouse: Luke Timothy Cunningham

Pursuing B.A. Biblical Studies, Calvary Bible College, Kansas City, MO

Current: Youth Pastor, First Family Church, Overland Park, KS; R.O.C.K. Youth Ministry; www.getrocked.org

TEACHING SERIES:

CHRISTIE JOHNSTON SERIES and TV PROGRAMS:

  • James: 12 Traits of a Spiritually Mature Man and Woman 12 messages series
  • WDJD: What Did Jesus Do-
  • The Highway to Holiness
  • My Bible: The Big Picture, The Bottom Line, and What's In It For Me?
  • The Revelation of Jesus Christ: Made Easy and Simple...Its Riddles Resolved Once For All
  • Psalms: 150 Inspired Prayers Turned to Praise
  • Tackling Life's Toughest Questions With A Bible Response

SERMONS/PRESENTATIONS:

Presented at First Family Church/Aired via live video stream and TV Show

  • Marriage: What Every Woman Wants In A Man
  • Beauty For Ashes Conference: Tackling The "S" Problem in Marriage
  • Suicide
  • America is Bleeding
  • 50 Second Walk to Prayer
  • Your Miracle in The Mirror of Mark; Mark 3
  • The Names of God; El Roi and Immanuel
  • Ministerial Ordination Ryan Dobson, Charge to Laura Dobson 2007

NATIONAL CONFERENCES and WOMEN'S RETREATS:

  • National Day of Prayer, Holly Prayer Time Presenter, Washington D.C. 2008
  • iLove Marriage Conference, 2009
  • Essentials For A Dynamite Marriage
  • Shaping Your Vision for Life
  • Blessed Among Women
  • Fill My Cup Lord
  • Create In Me A New Heart
  • Beauty For Ashes
  • Amway Functions, Presenter on Marriage
  • Primerica Events, Presenter on Marriage
  • Capture America TV Show

ENDORSEMENTS 

"Christie Johnston brings to a conference a perfect storm of theological insight, practical experience, and a passion. Christie is known for taking Christian women from complacency to competency as Christian leaders in the home and the workplace. Whether on the local community, as co-founder of First Family Church with pastor-husband, Pastor Jerry Johnston, or the national scene as a speaker for the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C., Christie conveys a confidence in the Word of God that is contagious and real."

-Dr. Rodney Harrison

"I serve as Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, and last May, Christie accepted my invitation to speak at our Capital hill event in Washington, D.C. Her message on that occasion confirmed the strength of her convictions regarding core biblical issues relevant to the nation and the church. She is a very effective speaker and leader and the Lord used her in a special way that day."

-Shirley Dobson

"Christie Johnston is one of the most dynamic, passionate and clear presenters of God’s word that I’ve been around. She connects with people and has an innocence about her that motivates others to follow."

-Dayton Moore, General Manager Kansas City Royals Baseball Team

"I have had Christie as a student in a classroom situation at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and she was one of the most perceptive students I have had the pleasure of teaching. She gave a verbal presentation before the class, which was not only very well-prepared but of such a depth and quality, that she set the curve for the rest of the class."

-Dr. Mike McMullen, PhD

"Christie possesses all the skill sets, spiritual gifts and ministry experiences that accompany extraordinary leaders. I find her to be a remarkable woman of God on the mission of God who gets the Great Commission and coaches others to get it as well. She is an active, intentional personal evangelist. Her outstanding devotion to the Lord, her husband, her family, her church and her community give her an excellent platform to coach others to grow toward this kind of exceptional life in Christ."

-Dr. Cky John Carrigan, PhD

"I have had Christie in some courses at MBTS, and I have found her to be a capable and conscientious student. Her contributions to our class discussions in Christian Ethics indicated an abundance of ministerial ‘street-smarts,’ based on extensive contact with real people and their real problems. Her manner of presentation and thought were reliably high-class, giving me no hesitation in predicting that she would flourish still more, if given the kinds of ministry opportunities in which your organization specializes.”

-Dr. Thorvald Madsen II, PhD

 

"A woman I didn’t recognize and had never met stood at the podium to speak at an event planned for the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C. Her radiant smile shined Jesus. There was tender love in her voice for those she addressed as she spoke. After the meeting, I pushed my way to where she stood. “I just want to meet you because you radiated the love of Jesus today in an amazing way,” I told her. “Thank you for ushering us into God’s presence with your engaging style and practical suggestions for passionate prayer.” Of course, Christie, that woman was you…"

-Bobbie Wolgemuth, Literary Representation, Wolgemuth & Associates, Inc.

"In a world that is temporarily ruled by the Prince of darkness, what a privilege it is to be in God’s army of warriors alongside Christie Johnston. True character, they say is tested in the “fox-holes” of life and Christie has passed the tests that God has allowed her to experience. As a fellow soldier I am happy to be in the battle with Christie “watching my back.”

-Judy Smith, Concerned Women for America, State Director

"I can heartily recommend Christie for any endeavor that requires speaking and teaching expertise, devotion to duty, a willing heart, a sympathetic and understanding attitude, intelligence, a talent for fostering personal relationships, a love of family, and the love of Christ."

- James Jenkins, Attorney, formerly of Alliance Defense Fund and Focus on the Family

"Christie is a co-founder of First Family Church. She works diligently serving the congregation, witnessing and ministering to many in the name of Christ. She is the teacher of a long-standing and successful Bible study class, and she is also in demand as a conference leader and Bible teacher on the national and local level. Christie is an excellent student. She writes with clarity and passion and is able to speak to the needs of others. Christie communicates the hope of the Gospel in effective and winsome ways. She has earned several theological degrees and is currently pursuing doctoral work."

- Dr. Stephen Andrews, PhD