Veronica Johnson

Associate Pastor of Discipleship
Greater Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church
Washington Park
The first woman ordained into the ministry in Greater Bethesda’s 131 year history.


Projects and Work

Discipleship & Education
Rev. Johnson cares deeply about the African American community, liberation, and education, including theological education. In addition to serving as Associate Pastor of Discipleship at Greater Bethesda, she is also the Senior Director of Admissions and Enrollment at McCormick Theological Seminary. Before ordination, she served as a choir director at several Chicago churches, including the Chicago AME Conference Choir.

 

Public Preacher
Rev. Johnson is an accomplished and sought-after preacher:

Community Church of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff
January 15, 2017
”Can We? Yes We Can”

Greater Bethesda M.B.C. | March 28, 2018
"Don't Spectate, Participate: Stop, Drop and Roll"

Federal Plaza, downtown Chicago
October 9, 2017
Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas, invited by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

 

 

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Available for
Comment/Consultation on

Theological education

Children and religion

 

Writings

Contributor to Growing in God's Love: A Story Bible