I surrendered my life to the Lordship of Jesus at a revival in 1994. I have been a graphic artist, printer, and business owner.
After surrendering my life to Christ, I mainly focused on my business, Gamecock City Printing. I would use my spare time to volunteer in the youth ministry program at my home church. I mentored 7-8th-grade boys and led the youth praise team. During this time, I also met my beautiful wife, Chandra.
While dating, I began to sense a call into ministry, specifically youth ministry. After a few years of ignoring the call, I finally surrendered to it, sold my share of the business to my partner, and enrolled at Columbia International University to begin studying for a career in ministry.
In September 1998, I began interning at a church in Lugoff, South Carolina. This was my first venture into youth ministry as the lead youth pastor. From that point on, I have served in youth and children’s ministry for 27 years. I see this calling to minister to youth, children, and their families as a lifetime ministry.
I have said that I want to remain a youth pastor for life. At 49, I recently asked the Lord if I’m still supposed to be a youth pastor and if I’m released to work in another area of ministry. The Lord has not released me, and I feel called to keep investing in our young people’s lives until He calls me home.
I enjoy spending quality time with my family. I also enjoy reading books —
autobiographies, theology, and comic books. I like to collect things. I also enjoy binge-watching sitcoms from the 80s and 90s with my wife. I’m also into coffee, Pepsi, and slushies. I also enjoy a good dad joke:
What weighs more, a gallon of water or a gallon of butane? A gallon of water. Butane is a lighter fluid.
I’m extremely excited about getting to know and serve alongside the families at Bethel Baptist. I have a heart to reach Sumter, especially the rural area, with the Good News of Jesus Christ and the desire to see families grow closer to the Lord.
Let's goooo!!
Scott
Read Pastor Scott's goals for Student Ministry.
THE JOHNSON FAMILY
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