Christian Thinkers Society
Jeremiah Johnston, Ph.D., is known for his unique communication skills and infectious love for people. Pastors, in unison, have remarked regarding the timely effectiveness of his ministry in their churches, often drawing record attendance due to his compelling content and fresh presentation. Dr. Johnston is a contributor for Fox News, 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 10 most ethnically-diverse campuses in North America) where he also serves as Professor of Early Christianity. His passion is working with local churches and pastors in equipping Christians to give intellectually-informed accounts of what they believe. Dr. Johnston has distinguished himself by speaking in churches of all denominations and authoring 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, CBS This Morning, Vanity Fair, Premier Christianity magazine, Premier Christian 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 and Reason blog. As a New Testament scholar, Dr. 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 in collaboration with Oxford Centre for Missions Studies and received his Ph.D. from Middlesex University (UK). Dr. Johnston also earned advanced degrees in theology from Acadia University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Audrey, and they are parents to five children— including triplet boys.