Dr. Michael Johnson is the senior pastor of Mount Pleasant Church with over 10 years of experience in congregational leadership. He was licensed under Dr. Carl M. Johnson at Friendship Baptist Church in Hopewell, VA and ordained under Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr. at Eastern Star Church in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. Johnson is uniquely gifted by God in the area of congregational development. In his work at Mount Pleasant, he has developed strategic plans, created processes, and trained new leaders resulting in a stronger organization. In addition to this work, Dr. Johnson is also known for being an insightful minister of the gospel. His preaching gift is demonstrated through revelations from Scripture hidden in plain sight. He is also a gifted biblical teacher who can breakdown complicated doctrines to help believers increase their understanding of the faith. Through his preaching and teaching many people have become followers of Christ.
DMin., Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN
MPA, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
MDiv., Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
B.A., University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
A.A., Edison Community College
Dr. Michael Johnson earned his Doctor of Ministry (DMin.) degree from Bethel Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was awarded both the Dissertation with Distinction and the William A. Fretwell Thesis awards for the best dissertation of his graduating class. Dr. Johnson was also selected by the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis to participate in a 3-year cohort with the Nehemiah Leadership Network, which he successfully completed. To become even stronger at congregational leadership, Dr. Johnson enrolled in a second master’s program at Indiana-Purdue University (IUPUI) graduating with a 4.0 and receiving the Master of Public Affairs (MPA) with a concentration in Nonprofit Management.
Dr. Michael Johnson enjoys spending time with family, landscaping, and warm weather. He is married to the beautiful Dr. Kristie S. Johnson. They are the proud parents of Sean. He is a bright, vibrant, and funny young man who keeps his parents and those who get to know him in stitches.
