Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, MA, MDiv, BA, is known for his unique communication skills and his infectious love for people. Pastors have remarked on the timely effectiveness of his ministry in their churches, often drawing record attendance due to his compelling content and fresh presentation.
Johnston ministers internationally in partnership with Museum of the Bible and is president of Christian Thinkers Society, a resident institute at Houston Baptist University (in the top ten most ethnically diverse campuses in North America), where he also serves as Associate Professor of Early Christianity. Jeremiah’s passion is working with local churches and pastors in equipping Christians to give intellectually informed accounts of what they believe.
Jeremiah has distinguished himself by speaking in churches of all denominations and has authored articles in popular magazines, scholarly books, journals, and media programs. As a theologian who has the unique ability to connect with people of all ages, and a culture expert, he has been interviewed numerous times and contributed articles across a spectrum of national shows, including: Fox News, CNN, CBS This Morning, Vanity Fair, Premier Christianity Magazine and Premier radio, Relevant Magazine, Decision Magazine, The Christian Post, Moody Radio Network, Salem Radio Network, numerous network affiliate television stations, and is repeatedly quoted in USA Today and their associated Faith & Reason blog.
As a New Testament scholar, Johnston has published with Oxford University Press, E. J. Brill, Bloomsbury, T & T Clark, Macmillan, and Mohr Siebeck. He completed his doctoral residency in Oxford and received his PhD from Middlesex University (UK). He also earned advanced degrees in theology from Acadia University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeremiah is married to Audrey, and they are parents to five children—including triplet boys!