who also coaches his sons’ T-ball team in order to connect with families in the community. Knowing the important role seminary has played in his life and ministry, Johnson also urges current students to soak up as much wisdom, knowledge, training, and experience as possible while studying at Southwestern in order to prepare for ministry in a khaki-colored West Texas desert, under the hood of an old car, in an oil field, or anywhere in the world. “Do not wish away your days at seminary,” Johnson says. “Be faithful in the little things. God’s preparation is never wasted. And be careful: the patterns and habits you set in seminary for your work ethic and time management will be difficult to change later in ministry.” S
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c hris jo hnso n • Pastor of First Baptist Church in Ozona, Texas • M.Div. (2007); Pursuing Ph.D. in Preaching • Married to Lauren; Children: Elijah, Gabriel, and Abigail • Coaches sons’ T-ball team • Uses car restoration hobby to share the Gospel
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