Background
Johnson, Ora J. was born on August 31, 1932 in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. Son of Ora F. and ThelmaPauline (Julian) Johnson.
Johnson, Ora J. was born on August 31, 1932 in Oakland City, Indiana, United States. Son of Ora F. and ThelmaPauline (Julian) Johnson.
Bachelor of Science, Oakland City University, 1971. Master of Science, Doctor of Divinity, Oakland City University, 1996.
Ordained to ministry Baptist Church, 1966. Sales representative, staff sales manager Western & Southern Insurance Company, Evansville, Indiana, 1956-1970, also pastor Corydon (Kentucky) General Baptist Church, 1965-1968, Wadesville (Indiana) General Baptist Church, 1968-1970, North Haven General Baptist Church, Evansville, 1970-1975. National director evangelism and church growth General Baptist Headquarters, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 1976-1982.
Pastor 1st General Baptist Church, Malden, Missouri, 1982-1988, Howell General Baptist Church, Evansville, Indiana, 1988-1990.
Assistant vice president for denomination relations Oakland City University, 1990-1993, executive vice president, 1995. Pastor1st General Baptist Church, Owensboro, Kentucky, 1993-1995.
Moderator General Association ofGen. Bapts. National Convention, 1991.
Producer, director weekly television program Moments of Worship, 1973-1974.
President Greater Evansville Sunday School Association, 1975. President General Baptist Home Mission Board, 1972-1973, General Board General Bapts., 1972-1973. President Evansville Clergy Association, 1975-1976.
Named Outstanding Theolog of 1971, General Baptist Brotherhood.
Recipient Good Shepherd award Boy Scouts American, 1980.
Board directors Tri-State Youth for Christ, since 2002. Member Christian Resource Association, Evangelization Forum, National Association Evangelicals, Malden Ministerial Alliance (president 1983), Malden Chamber of Commerce (president 1985-1986), Malden Optimist, Kiwanis (board directors Evansville club 1975, Poplar Bluff club 1981-1983, Oakland City club 1997-1999), Evansville Chamber of Commerce.
Married Wanda Mae Lockamy, August 11, 1952. Children: David Russell, Kent Alan, Vicki Jeanne.