David Johnson

Transition is the last act of leadership. That is not just stating the obvious. Leaders realize they will all face transition from their role at some point unless the Lord comes first or calls us home. In that sense, we are all transitional leaders in whatever organization or ministry we may serve. As a result, leaders should be as intentional about preparing for transition as we are about casting vision, raising resources to accomplish that vision, or developing leaders who can carry that vision out.

The recent reinterpretation of the Johnson Amendment by the IRS has been hailed as good news for churches especially with regard to the freedom of speech.

Members of the 1936 U.S. Olympic Rowing team depicted in the movie “The Boys in the Boat” were able to accomplish far more than anyone expected because they discovered what can happen when you work together in perfect unity. There is something that happens when rowers are in perfect rhythm and sync with one another. It is called “swing.”

As a pastor, I always looked forward to Vacation Bible School. It was a great opportunity to interact with the children and adults in our church, reach families in our community, and share the Gospel. It was one of my favorite weeks of the year! That being said, there are some good reasons not to do Vacation Bible School. Here are just a few:

We have been through a time when everything has been stripped away, David Johnson says. When that happens, it usually reveals something about our hearts.

The Bible speaks clearly against racism, David Johnson, executive director of the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention, writes, listing seven key principles. "We just need to believe it," he adds, "and live it."