Michael Johnson has been preaching regularly since 1978; full-time since 1985. After serving in Huntingdon, Tennessee and Arnold, Missouri, he has been preaching in Richmond, Kentucky since 1991.
Michael received his education at Freed-Hardeman University, Lipscomb University, and Lexington Theological Seminary. His book “Consider This...Home Sweet Home 'Stories from the Home Front'” was released in 1997, and is a compilation of stories about the home and family that had their origin in his weekly newspaper column entitled “Consider This...” He has also published 44 tracts: Worship, The Church, The Bible Addresses Life, Reality, Authority, and Salvation, to name a few. Michael has also published a book for college freshmen, While You are Away from Home.
Michael married Rebecca Nearhoof in 1981 and has three children with 2 sons-in-laws and 1 daughter-in-law, Stephanie Johnson Clark, her husband Brett Clark, Austin Michael Johnson and wife Brianne Johnson, and Aubri Johnson Green and her husband Kevin Green. Michael and Rebecca are the proud grandparents of 3 grandsons, and 2 granddaughters.
Michael enjoys being a student of God’s word, sports, working on numerous home projects, and playing with his grandchildren.
Michael and his family have been a blessing to the Richmond Church of Christ!