Background
Johnson, Benjamin Arlen was born on June 29, 1937 in Melby, Minnesota, United States. Son of Benjamin Arvid Johnson and Ruth Ulrika Werner.
Johnson, Benjamin Arlen was born on June 29, 1937 in Melby, Minnesota, United States. Son of Benjamin Arvid Johnson and Ruth Ulrika Werner.
Bachelor, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1959. Master of Divinity, Lutheran School Theology, 1961. Doctor of Theology, Harvard University, 1966.
Member faculty Hamma School Theology, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, 1965-1978, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, 1978-1980. Senior pastor Salem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, Minnesota, 1980-1992. Member faculty Lutheran Bible Institute, Irvine, California, 1992-1996, president, since 1996.
Member executive committee Minnesota Council Churches, Minneapolis, 1985-1987. Consultant Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, 1967, 82. Lecturer Diocese of West Virginia, since 1978.
Trustee Gustavus Adolphus College, 1982-1989.
Married Suzanne Frances Wasgatt, May 13, 1960. Children: Samuel, Jennie Ruth, Krister, Jesse.