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Latest Release From Dr. Jeffery Johnson Is Guide To Evangelism
DR. JEFFERY A. J. JOHNSON
Who’s Eating Me, A 21st Century Guide To Personal Evangelism is a simplistic, but delightful approach to strengthen congregations and the individual believer in the areas of evangelism, discipleship, and mentor- ship. It introduces another comfortable approach of sharing ones faith and be- liefs without intimidation. This book leads its readers down a path of discovery to identify their voice, testi-
mony, triumph, and hope in Jesus Christ.
Dr. Johnson ex- plains: “After a public dec- laration of repentance Jesus called His first three disci- ples: Peter, James, and John. Following the calling of Peter, James, and John to serve with Him in min- istry He says to them, “I will make you fishers of men,” and in particular in the Hol- man Christian Bible Stan- dard interpretation Jesus says, I will make you fish for people,” Matthew 4:19. It
is my interpretation of this particular passage in which Jesus says, “I will make you FISH for PEOPLE” that he says to them that your very life will be used as bait that will attract others to Him.
“This is a firm indication that everything that we en- counter, everything that we face, and everything that we experience is for the purpose of God receiving all of the Glory. Our experiences will become enticing that others may eat of our experience, grow from our experiences, and develop because of our experiences.
“The question is,
“Who’s Eating You?” Dr. Johnson says this book will give you the bold- ness and confidence you de- sire to tell others about your love for Jesus. This book is now available as
kindle/IBook download. For more information contact: Jeffery A. J. Johnson Ministries, or Tiffany Bembow: 813- 766-5673, or go to
www.jajj.org.
Lovers Of Hymns Birthed The First Hymn Lovers Conference
In 2011, Tampa musician, Carlton Burgess, started posting a “Hymn of the Day” on his Facebook Page. “To my delight, several folks chimed in daily and it became a daily part of morning devotions for many,” he said. Out of this group of hymn lovers, the first conference was born and held in the nation’s Capital in September 2012.
“We were happy to have hymn enthusiasts from coast to coast share in two days of classes, rehearsals, fellowship and concerts.” Dr. Mar- garet Douroux was the keynote speaker. The tradi- tional, arranged, contempo- rary, and even new hymns were celebrated.
The first conference fea- tured some of God’s best voices who passed through, like Dr. Margaret Douroux, Dr. Roland Carter, Keith Pringle, Maurice Griffin, Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music, Dr. Shirley Berekely, Rev Nolan Williams, Stephen Key, Dr. Tony McNeil, Lecre- sia Campbell, and David Allen, to name a few.
Burgess said, “Our sole purpose is to echo to the world that the traditional hymn remains relevant and is needed as a tool for spiritual maturation. (Ephesians 5:19, speaking to one an- other with psalms, hymns,
and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord).
Plans are being made for the 5th year’s conference to be held in Tampa Bay. Classes with very interesting topics will be offered, along with a concert featuring some of Tampa’s finest talent live on the beach. Early bird reg- istration has opened at www.hymnloversconfer- enceatl.com or by calling di- rectly at 813-313-0489.
The upcoming confer- ence, which is planned for April 20-22, 2017, promises to be a great time of learning, sharing new hymns, fun and fellowship. It will be held at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton on Rocky Pointe Dr. West. The special guest will be award-winning composer, V. Michael McKay.
Carlton Burgess and Dr. Ouida Harding, Academic Dean, Hymn Lovers Confer- ence, in a planning meeting.
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