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- Christian biography,
- Missionary biography,
- Foreign missions,
- Missioneering,
- Missioneers,
- Christian legacy
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An Unexpected Finish Line Leaves a Unique Legacy
One Person's Short Journey Impacts the Journey of Many
by
Dr. David C. Johnson
and
Jerri J. Johnson
“Engineering, at it’s core, seeks to leverage a deeper understanding of God’s physical creation for some useful purpose”. Penned by Dr. Kenneth Johnson, those words reflect the unwavering commitment of a Renaissance man whose life was committed to serving Christ and bringing hope to those in need. Dr. Kenneth Johnson left significantly more than a tragedy behind him when he left this world in November 2013 at the age of 43.” In the words of Dr. John C. Bowling, President of Olivet Nazarene University (O.N.U.) Ken was deeply faithdriven and a tremendous professor who inspired greatness from his students and everyone around him. He was respected and loved by all who knew him. Dr. Johnson cooperated with God’s direction in his adventures, and as a result, God was able to use him. He was selfless, willing to serve, loving, wise, passionate, extremely fun, and radiant of Christ. His infectious personality inspired others to believe in themselves. The ultimate mark that Dr Johnson was and will always be unforgettable for is by the measure he is missed. On his journey, his song was one of joy and purpose. This fascinating book details the journey of Ken the Missioneer, a Man Worth Knowing (e.g. family man, missions trip leader, CEO, Marine, etc.). The question we pose is “what will your legacy be”?
By the world's standards, I have achieved success in every sense of the word, but I knew in my heart there had to be more.
Dr. David Johnson was born in Ridgway PA. (a small town in the Allegheny Mts.).After high school he attended Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA, where he met his wife Jerri Jones. Dave taught High School for 3 years, then went to the University of Georgia where he received his Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Mathematics Education. After graduation, Dave taught at the university level. Dave has held several offices, including Milan Board of Education member for 16 years. As a member of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics he served as treasurer, Guidelines Committee member, and Chairman of the Local Arrangements Committee for the Annual M.C.T.M. Conference of 1989. He has also been an invited speaker at numerous Local, State, Regional, National and International Mathematics Education Conferences. Dr. Johnson was Mathematics Advisor for a USAID Curriculum Writing Project for 2 years in Swaziland, Africa. Currently Dave is an Adjunct Professor in the Mathematics Department at Olivet. Jerri was raised in suburban Washington D.C. After high school she also attended Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA. She and David have been married for 52 years. They have 4 children , 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild on the way, She was a stay- at- home mom for many years. Jerri created, owned and managed Weddings with Care, was Vice President of an Emloyment Agency, and an Interior Designer. She is retired and loves being with her children and grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys Interior design, Wedding Planning and volunteer- ing at the College Church of the Nazarene.
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