Suffragen Bishop Johnson

Served: 1990 - 2001

In 1990, District Elder Byron V. Johnson became the seventh pastor of Christ Temple. He pastored Christ Temple until 2001. In 1993, he was consecrated to the office of Suffragan Bishop. His technique of preaching and teaching was that of blessing, encouraging and strengthening the people of God. Johnson was also an instructor at Aenon Bible Collage in Indianapolis.

Under his pastorate, the tradition of Christ Temple missions was carried on. Suffragan Bishop Johnson's active involvement with missions had led him to The Philippines, Israel, Africa and Russia. Under his leadership, Christ Temple built three churches in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Observing Bishop Haywood's directorate:

Let us stand together and push the battle to the gate in order that the Gospel of the Kingdom might be preached in all the world for a witness.

The Lord blessed Bishop Johnson to pick up that mantle.

Legacy

Suffragan Bishop Johnson put great effort into distending the word of God to the remote parts of the world.