FOUNDER OF FIRST FAMILY CHURCH
IN OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

After 17 years of international, evangelistic ministry, Johnston was led by God to establish First Family Church in his hometown of Overland Park on September 22, 1996. Johnston drafted a mission statement for the church: “To reach lost people, bring them into God’s family, inspire them to mature in Christ and change the world.” He liquidated $252,000 in assets from his debt-free ministry organization JJM to start First Family Church.
From its humble beginnings in eleven different rental facilities, everything from schools to movie theaters, FFC has grown to a membership of over 4,000 with 120,000 square feet of worship facilities.

• $32 Million Dollar facility located on 51 acres in South Johnson County, KS
• New $9.2 million Youth Facility (17,000 square feet) opened in April and a Children’s (52,000 square feet) in September 2006
• July of 2001 Pastor Johnston launched the global television ministry of First Family Church with the support of its World Outreach Partners. Now sermons have been broadcasted all over the world via satellite and web video-streaming. Stations on which we have broadcasted include:
KC Metro Area: KMCI TV Ch. 38; KSHB, KMBC ABC 9, TV NBC; PAX TV
Regional: KPTM FOX - Omaha, NE & Lincoln, NE; KWCH CBS -Wichita, KS; KBSD CBS - Dodge City, KS; KBSH CBS - Hays, KS; KBSL CBS - Goodland, KS
Nationwide: Daystar Network, WHT Network, DirecTV, Trinity Broadcasting Network
• TVB - The Pearl
First Family’s TV broadcast aired weekly on the largest TV station in China, based in Hong Kong. Our TV program, airing every week on Sundays, reaching the 7,000,000 living in Hong Kong, plus reach into neighboring Guangdong (China’s most industrialized province with a population of 90,000,000 people). This is the most popular TV station in the Guangdong Province and is carried by the provincial and local cable operators

MEDIA APPEARANCES

Johnston has appeared on numerous national radio and television programs including:

- Fox News – “The O’Reilly Factor” with Bill O’Reilly
- MSNBC – “Scarborough Country” with Joe Scarborough
- Connected Coast to Coast with Ron Reagan
- ABC World News Tonight
- ABC Nightline with Ted Koppel
- “Deborah Norville Tonight”
- “Focus on the Family”
- “The 700 Club”
- “Good Morning America” with Charles Gibson
- “The Today Show”
- CNN’s “Crossfire”
- “The Tom Snyder Show”
- “Sonya Live in L.A.”
- “Sally Jesse Raphael Show”
- “Allen Combs Show” - Fox Radio Network
- AM Los Angeles on KABC
- “Los Angeles in the Morning”
- Neil Cavuto on Fox
- Interviews on all Kansas City affiliates: ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS and Fox
- “Truths that Transform” with Dr. D. James Kennedy
- “Unshackled – Jerry Johnston’s Story” – World-wide Broadcast

Highlights of Qualifications

Profile

• PASTOR
  
• EVANGELIST
  
• AUTHOR
  
• MOTIVATOR
  
• COMMUNICATOR
  
• LEADER
  
• CULTURE TREND EXPERT

Versatile, dynamic, frequently requested speaker/evangelist, author and media personality with strong stage presence and an unforgettable and convincing style that motivates and inspires audiences of all ages. Highly credible with more than 30 years of experience presenting sensitive and vital issues that confront today’s audiences in a manner that will make a profound impact.

Qualifications include:
• Motivational, secular and Christian speaker to educational, corporate, governmental, association, not-for-profit, and religious organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.
• Delivered Life School Assembly presentation to more than 3,000,000 students in over 2,500 public schools throughout the United States and Canada.
• Internationally acclaimed author of eleven books that have more than 500,000 copies in circulation worldwide. 1,000,000 sermons in circulation around the globe, and 12 dynamic video productions.
• Nominated and selected by world Christian leaders to serve on the Board of Church Growth International since October 2005. CGI is committed to developing Christian leadership in ministry and churches on a global scale.
Personal strengths encompass: high energy, result-oriented, persistence in pursuit of goals, and a resourceful, pro-active approach to conquering difficult challenges.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ACADIA UNIVERSITY’S DIVINITY COLLEGE
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Pursuing Doctor of Ministry Degree 2010

MIDWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, SBC
Kansas City, MO
Master of Divinity Degree with Highest Honors May 2009

MIDWESTERN BAPTIST COLLEGE, SBC
Kansas City, MO

B. A. – Biblical Studies Degree
Graduated with Honors May 2007

LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL
SEMINARY, Lynchburg, VA
Honorary Doctor of Divinity May 1997

CHRISTIAN BIBLE COLLEGE, Rocky Mount, NC
Honorary Doctor of Divinity June 1989

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA
Pursued Bachelor of Science degree in Theology 1977-1978
Attended on a full scholarship

CHRIST UNLIMITED BIBLE INSTITUTE, Westwood, KS
Graduated 1977

PERSONAL INFORMATION

- Born May 12, 1959, in Oklahoma City, OK.

- Married Christie Jo Huf of Grand Rapids, MI on March 6, 1979.

- Three children: Danielle married to Rev. Christian Newsome (1999), Jeremiah married to Audrey (2003), and Jenilee married to Rev. Luke Cunningham (2006)

- Three grandchildren: Christian and Kasey Newsome; Lily Faith Johnston

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• Founded and operate a publishing and events management organization engaged in marketing and producing events, services, and products that support ministries, educational, and corporate presentations, programs, and involvement.
• Provide leadership and direction to the development and production of Jerry Johnston Events & Publishing International to businesses seeking motivational, leadership, and successful development presentations nationwide.
• In conjunction with Christie Johnston, develop and present entertaining and problem-solving seminars and retreats that address issues of marriage and parenting. Titles include: two-day Marriage Enrichment retreats that attract approximately 2,000 attendees annually; Parenting Survival Seminar; Leadership Development (frequently presented to Rotary and Kiwanis clubs); and Dream Development.
• Oversee the development, marketing, and production of a wide range of full-service one to four-day Jerry Johnston Family Events with timely and relevant message topics and full event management services. Services include scheduling, traffic control, counselor training, full media packets, printing, promotion, print materials, advertising materials, recorded radio advertisements, video clips, media releases, volunteer coordination, meals, cleaning, ushers, financing, reservations, and parking.
• Developed, marketed, and presented the Life School Assembly Program which is presented to schools, PTA groups, 4H Clubs, FFA, FHA, high school leadership conferences, colleges, universities, and civic organizations.
• Developed sponsoring partnerships with corporations such as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Domino’s Pizza that support Life School Assembly programs.
• Create and present presentations that address a wide range of motivational issues and concerns for corporations, conventions, military, government and personal improvement seminars.
• Served as Chaplain of the Overland Park Police Department.
• Utilized $252,000 in proceeds from Jerry Johnston Ministries to found a church that grew from a zero parishioner base to more than 4,000 members. Developed 51 acres and constructed a $30 million, 120,000 square foot structure with more than $2.5 million interior contents.
• Developed a cutting edge church in the Kansas City metro area for the purpose of reaching the 2.0 million people of the metropolitan area of Kansas City.
• As a “seeker sensitive,” evangelistically-driven church, it reaches a multicultural congregation with people from all stations in life. First Family Church ministers to families and individuals who are hurting, to marriages that need enrichment and fortification, and to youth who are caught up in today’s destitute society.
• In the fall of 2007, Johnston founded the First Family Academy, a Christian academy designed to educate with excellence and preserve the teaching of God’s Word in the classroom. Jerry Johnston’s vision for the academy is to have kindergarten through the 12th grade with a full athletics program, eventually leading to a Bible College that will properly equip students both biblically and academically, and also provide practical training and preparation to send them into the world for the ministry to which God has...

JERRY JOHNSTON MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION
1979-1996

A ministry dedicated to world evangelism.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• The ministry produced a dynamic video, “DECISIONS and CONSEQUENCES,” taped at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, which closes with Jerry preaching strapped in the electric chair.
• In participation with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, spoke to evangelists on “How To Prepare and Deliver an Evangelistic Sermon” at the historic North American Conference for Itinerant Evangelists in Louisville, Kentucky.
• Conducted a five-day television crusade on the “100 Huntley Street” show in Toronto which is aired in every Canadian city coast to coast and viewed by 1.3 million people.
• In 1992 through 1993, the ministry began production and distribution of timely videos for churches and organizations distributed internationally by WORD publishers. “AIDS Among Teens,” “Kids and Gangs,” “The Cutting Edge,” “Life Expose,” and “Commitment: It’s Time to Make Up Your Mind” are a few of the many popular videos produced. Books for families were released by Zondervan Publishing, entitled, Who’s Listening: What Our Kids Are Trying to Tell Us and Inspire Your Kids to Greatness.
• The ministry was expanded by the launch of Jerry Johnston Family Crusades: Evangelistic Crusades Designed for Every Member of the Family. The response from premier churches of all denominations across North America was overwhelming.
• Averaged 22 mass crusades per year in which thousands of people from all walks of life are reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Continues aggressively-scheduled speaking engagements during 1990-1991.
• Spoke at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Washington, DC, the National Convention for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Indianapolis, and the Future Farmers of America National Convention in Kansas City. Held a base-wide crusade at the US Military Installation in Manheim, Germany. Visited with evangelical leaders in London, England, regarding future evangelistic ministry in the United Kingdom.
• Spoke at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism in conjunction with Mr. Graham’s Crusade at Mile High Stadium. Spoke at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism on the campus of Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL in 1987.
• The ministry continued to grow during 1988 through 1989. Conducted the “Diamond Year” crusade for the Peoples Church of Toronto, Canada, and spoke to 19 Toronto high schools in five days. All of the Toronto media interviewed the evangelist, including “100 Huntley Street.” The second book, Going All the Way:
The Real World of Teens and Sex (WORD Publishing), launched appearances on the “700 Club” and scores of other television and radio shows.
• In 1989, the blockbuster book, The Edge of Evil: The Rise of Satanism in North America, sold out its first printing in one week. Later, more than 100,000 copies were sold. Visited 89 cities in one-night “EDGE of EVIL” rallies, exposing the occult and spiritual darkness.
• Appeared on CNN’s “Crossfire,” “Sonya Live in LA,” “AM in Los Angeles,” “The Tom Snyder Show,” “LA in the Morning,” “AM Philadelphia,” Boston’s “People Are Talking,” and scores of other shows.
• In 1986 and 1987, spoke to hundreds of thousands of students in the public schools. Churches were filled to capacity and experienced overflow attendance as the crusades related to the pressing needs of the unchurched community.
• At the invitation of Billy Graham Associate Evangelist, Dr. John Wesley White, spoke to international evangelists gathered in Amsterdam, Holland, in 1986.
• In 1987 the ministry purchased a new headquarters building of 6,000 square feet in the Kansas City suburb of Lenexa.
• The Jerry Johnston Association Conference on Evangelism drew 4,000 people to Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.
• During the same year, his first book, Why Suicide? (Thomas Nelson Publishers), launched with more than 30,000 hardcover copies being sold.
• Appeared on 101 radio interviews coast to coast. Spoke to 14,000 pastors at the Southern Baptist Convention’s Pastor’s Conference and the SBC Evangelists in St. Louis, Missouri.

In 1984 and 1985, the ministry and outreach gained media attention and acclaim. In virtually every city, television, radio, and newspaper reporters covered the unique impact on the cities visited.
• More than 18,000 people received Christ as Savior during these two years. Articles appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal, Anchorage Times, Canton Repository, Chattanooga Times, Clearwater Sun, Columbus Dispatch, Dallas Morning News, Detroit Free Press, Florida Times Union, Ft. Lauderdale News, Ft. Worth Star Telegram, Grand Rapids Press, Lakeland Ledger, Miami Herald, Raleigh News, St. Louis Globe Democrat, St. Petersburg Times, San Diego Tribune, Toledo Blade, Atlanta Journal Constitution, and others.
• In 1984, the crusade at the Akron Baptist Temple closed with 8,400 in attendance and 1,200 salvation decisions for the week.
• The “Life” KANSAS CITY crusade closed with 12,000 in attendance at Municipal Auditorium, and 951 decisions were recorded for Christ in one night.
• From 1982 to 1983, conducted rallies in 100 cities during these two eventful years. On October 3, spoke to the nation on the “Old Time Gospel Hour” television program. Sixty super aggressive crusades were conducted in this time period. Scores of invitations from pastors across America were received at the ministry headquarters. The ministry launched its first Conference on Evangelism in Kansas City, with national Christian leaders joining as speakers.
• In 1980 and 1981, the weekly television program “Capture America with Jerry Johnston” began airing in the Midwest. Initiated an outreach of the ministry through the “Life School Assembly.” This riveting, informative lecture on drug
and alcohol abuse captured students’ attention and is praised by even the most skeptical school administrators. Toured more than 30 Texas cities and conducted citywide impact crusades in 13 locations throughout the nation. Conducted a month-long crusade emphasis in Northern California.
• During 1979 the year was filled with “Capture America” rallies and crusades in churches all across America.

THOMAS ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, LYNCHBURG, VA 1977-1978

ASSOCIATE EVANGELIST TO DR. JERRY FALWELL
• Featured on Dr. Jerry Falwell’s “Old Time Gospel Hour” television program on 390 TV stations, and preached monthly on the radio network on 450 radio stations.
• In this strategic year, visited more than 100 US cities in more than 40 different states and preached to millions of people in person and through the media.
• Spoke in meetings ranging from Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary to citywide crusades. Included were businessmen’s meetings, television and radio appearances, civic club engagements, and churches of all denominations. Thousands of people registered salvation and re-dedication decisions during nationwide and international appearances.

KANSAS CITY YOUTH FOR CHRIST, SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 1973-1977

EVANGELIST-AT-LARGE
• Upon recognizing a spiritual gift of evangelism, founded a YFC Club at the public school previously attended. In one year, hundreds of students heard the Gospel, and more than 200 classmates found Jesus Christ as Savior.
• Joined Al Metsker’s “Young Preacher Boy Club.” Each week at the YFC club, gave the invitation for the youth to accept Christ.
• Preached 25 times a week while in high school to other Youth for Christ clubs and organizations and logged thousands of miles on highways in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska.
• Asked by the Kansas City Youth for Christ’s founder and Executive Director Dr. Al Metsker to be their Evangelist-at-Large, traveling the nation, proclaiming Christ while still a high school student. During 1975, spoke to more than 25,000 students on high school campuses.
• Spoke regularly at the Saturday night YFC rally to 1,600 teens and as a regular camp speaker. At the time of high school graduation, spoke before mass audiences 1,000 times. At age 16, received an invitation by Al Metsker to meet Dr. Jerry Falwell.
BOOKS
• WHO’S LISTENING: WHAT OUR KIDS ARE TRYING TO TELL US (Zondervan Publishing)
• INSPIRE YOUR KIDS TO GREATNESS (Zondervan Publishing)
• IT’S KILLING OUR KIDS: TEENAGE ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ADDICTION (WORD Publishing)
• THE LAST DAYS OF PLANET EARTH (Harvest House)
• HOW TO SAVE YOUR KIDS FROM RUIN (Victor Books)
• THE EDGE OF EVIL: THE RISE OF SATANISM IN NORTH AMERICA (WORD Publishing)
• WHY SUICIDE? What Parents and Teachers Must Know to Save Our Kids (Oliver Nelson Books)
• GOING ALL THE WAY: The Real World of Teens and Sex (WORD Publishing)
• APOSTASY NOW: Similarities and Differences of Belief Systems
(First Family Publishing)
• DANIEL: Principles of Leadership, Success, and Achievement
(First Family Publishing)
• THE THRILLING PROPHECIES OF MR. Z AND JESUS: Jerusalem, the Jew, and You (First Family Publishing)
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
• AIDS AMONG TEENS
• KIDS AND GANGS
• THE CUTTING EDGE
• LIFE EXPOSE
• COMMITMENT: It’s Time to Make Up Your Mind
• WHY SUICIDE?: Youth’s Fatal Wish
• HOW TO SAVE YOUR KIDS FROM RUIN
• THE EDGE OF EVIL: Satanism Special
• IT’S KILLING OUR KIDS – Alcohol Abuse and Addiction
• DECISIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
• INCEST
• RACHEL’S STORY: The Crosses of Columbine

SERMON SERIES

Since the beginning of First Family Church in 1996 Jerry Johnston has preached 92 Series consisting 740 Sermons.

• A Vision For the Future: Investing in Eternity(4 Messages)
  
• Adult Camp: The Message That Transformed Your Kids!(3 Messages)
  
• Advantages of Adversity (3 Messages)
  
• Armageddon: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Prophecy But Didn't Know Who To Ask (9 Messages)
  
• Basic Training 9 Messages
  
• Breaking Bondages: Taking Off Your Mask 6 Messages
  
• Christ Comes as… 5 Messages
  
• Christian Ethics 8 Messages
  
• Critical Concerns 8 Messages
  
• Daniel: 12 Principles Of Leadership, Success & Achievement 18 Messages
  
• Demons and Christians 7 Messages
  
• Determine Your Legacy 6 Messages
  
• Discovering the Secrets to Answered Prayer 8 Messages
  
• Discovering Your Purpose And Finding Fulfillment
  4 Messages
  
• Doctor Jekyll & Mister Hyde: Overcoming the Character Tug of War 16 Messages
  
• Ephesians 14 Messages
  
• Essentials for a Dynamite Marriage 5 Messages
  
• Extreme Makeover: The Spiritual Edition 8 Messages
  
• Faithfulness Revealed 7 Messages
  
• Fear Factor: Conquering The Insurmountable Obstacle To Share Your Faith 6 Messages
  
• Getting In Shape Spiritually 8 Messages
  
• God’s Help for Your Suffering…1 Peter 8 Messages
  
• God's Response To Sexual Behaviors 7 Messages
  
• God's Way to Financial Success 4 Messages
  
• Hallmarks Of The Real Deity Of The Universe 8 Messages
• Hello: My Name is God 5 Messages
• Help for Hurting Hearts 6 Messages
• How To Build A Strong Family - I -8 Messages
  
• How To Build A Strong Family - II- 6 Messages
  
• How To Find Love, Enjoy Love and Rekindle Love 6 Messages
• How to Live Successfully 2 Messages
  
• How To Prepare For The Greatest Year Of Your Life 5 Messages
  
• I Do…Do I 4 Messages
  
• i-Hurt 6 Messages
  
• Issues Influencing America's Destiny 7 Messages
  
• It's The Heart Of The Matter 6 Messages
  
• Jesus and Children 5 Messages
  
• Juicy Fruit: Discover The Fruits of The Holy Spirit 7 Messages
  
• Learning How To Live Successfully 7 Messages
  
• Learning How to Win 4 Messages
  
• Living The Blessed Life 5 Messages
  
• Make Friends Who Make It to Forever 15 Messages
  
• Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage 6 Messages
  
• Men of Valor, Women of Wisdom 4 Messages
  
• On Location with Jesus 5 Messages
  
• On Mission 6 Messages
  
• On The Road With Paul and John 8 Messages
  
• Overcoming Biblical Illiteracy 24 Messages
  
• Portraits Of Christ In The Old Testament Tabernacle 7 Messages
  
• Pray It Away 4 Messages
  
• Principles of Prosperity 4 Messages
  
• Reaching Your Potential: How To Overcome Adversities In Your Life 12 Messages
  
• Regaining Joy 4 Messages
  
• Reliving Pilgrims Progress 6 Messages
  
• Response to Peter Jennings Reporting: In Search of Jesus 4 Messages
  
• Retracing the Path to Bethlehem 4 Messages
  
• Revelation 41 Messages
  
• Similarities and Differences of Belief Systems 31 Messages
  
• Spiritual Armor 6 Messages
  
• Steps to a Fulfilled Family 6 Messages
  
• Tell Me More About Heaven 5 Messages
  
• The 10 Grand Demands Of God - A Literal Explanation Of The 10 Commandments 4 Messages
  
• The Atheist's Delusion 3 Messages
  
• The DaVinci Code Debunked 6 Messages
  
• The Fight For Grace: Liberty vs. Legalism 6 Messages
  
• The Forbidden Chapter: Isaiah 53 6 Messages
  
• The Founding Fathers: In God We Trust? 4 Messages
  
• The Great Omission - How To Develop A Conviction About The Commission 6 Messages
  
• The Key to Supernatural Living 4 Messages
  
• The Last 14 Days 4 Messages
  
• The Last Days 5 Messages
  
• The Lost Gospel of Judas 3 Messages
  
• The Murder of Jesus 6 Messages
  
• The Power of Wisdom from Proverbs 13 Messages
  
• The Rewards of an Obedient Life 4 Messages
  
• The Secrets Of A Know-So Faith 11 Messages
  
• The Sermons No One Will Preach 6 Messages
  
• The Supernatural Church: ACTS, Acts of Courage, Tests of Strength 45 Messages
  
• The Thrilling Prophecies of Mr. Z and Jesus: Jesus, the Jew, and You 22 Messages
  
• The War of World-View: How Did Life Begin? 8 Messages
  
• Things to Come: Eliminating End Times Confusion 21 Messages
  
• Transforming Promises To Live By 11 Messages
• Truth About Tongues, Spiritual Gifts and Healing
  11 Messages
  
• The Unbelieving Believers 4 Messages
• Weathering The Storms of Life 6 Messages
  
• Welcome to Fabulous Corinth Greece: The Las Vegas of the 1st Century 10 Messages
• What if? 5 Messages
  
• When God Became a Man 5 Messages
  
• Which Music is Right? 4 Messages
• Why Care? 4 Messages
  
• You Are Loved 7 Messages
  
• Your Miracle In The Mirror: In the Mirror of Mark 10+ Messages
  
  

First Family Church

"Events when God clearly guided us and faithfully provided for our future"

• 1996 September - FIRST FAMILY CHURCH FOUNDED - Jerry Johnston Ministries contributes $252,000 to underwrite First Family Church.
• 1998 January - LAND PURCHASE CONTRACTED - 137 acre land purchase contract for $7.2 million.
• July - CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FUND LAND PURCHASE - 60 acres purchased through $910,000 cash down payment, option on additional 77 acres secured.
• September - DEVELOPER PURCHASES 20 ACRES - $1.6 million land sale reduces debt on 40 acres to $375,000.
• All 51 acres of prime real estate are now paid off and owned by First Family Church.
• December - BUILD BUILDING - Board of Trustees make "Build a Building" top priority.
• 1999 January - DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION TEAM FORMED - Trustees approve design and Construction Contracts for Phase I.
• May - PHASE I PLAN APPROVED - Trustees approve 54,000 square foot Phase I Development Plan.
• June - 51 ACRE CAMPUS FINALIZED - Option on 77 acres sold and 11 acres purchased for $654,878 - 5 year balloon payment..
• September - $8.7 MILLION CONSTRUCTION FINANCING - Trustees approve construction and permanent loan financing.
• September - GRADING CONTRACTORS BREAK GROUND - Grading permit approved, Project begins.
• 2000 April - CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES - City of Overland Park issues building permit, construction begins.
• August - FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT PLAN - Trustees approve $1.8 million FF&E Plan - total project budget $10.5 million.
• October - CORNERSTONE CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED - $750,000 in contributions received.
• 2001 April - PROJECT COMPLETED BELOW BUDGET - Grand Opening Gala featuring "TRUTH" celebrates Palm Sunday opening of new Church Campus - Total Project costs $10.1 million.
• 2003 December 3 – Raised $450,000 in one night at our annual World Outreach Media Event to pay cash for our television broadcast airtime for one full year in advance.
• 2004 April 11-16 – Discover Life Kansas City Crusade with guests Randy Travis, Stephen Baldwin, MC Hammer, Miss America 2003 Erika Harold, Kurt Warner and many others. Over 15,000 people in attendance in one full week of outreach to our community.
• 2004 September – Over 1,000 pastors and Christian leaders came together under the leadership of Dr. Johnston for Pastor Policy Briefings in Kansas City and Wichita, KS.
• 2004 October – Dr. Johnston led the congregation in a four week tithing stewardship series “Faithfulness Revealed” and $2.7 million was pledged in annual weekly tithe for 2005.
• 2004 December First Family Church raises $2.8 million cash over and above tithes for new expansion.
• 2004 December First Family Church Board of Director and member gives $500,000 cash and pledges an additional $2.5 million for new children and youth facilities.
• 2005 First Family Church began Phase II construction on a new 17,500 square foot Youth Building and a 50,000 square foot Children’s Building that will also be the home of the First Family Church Christian Academy.
• 2006 April First Family Church completed construction on a state-of-the-art ROCK Youth building giving the youth of First Family and Kansas City a safe place to congregate.
• 2006 September First Family Church completed construction on a state-of-the-art Children’s building.
• 2007 May - Jerry and Christie Johnston, Jeremy and Audrey Johnston graduated with their BA Degree in biblical studies with honors from Midwestern Baptist College, SBC.
• 2007 August - First Family Church launched the First Family Academy. A Christian academy committed to educating children scholastically as well as biblically.
• 2007 December – Singing Living Christmas Tree performance drew over 5,000 in attendance.
• 2007 – Jerry Johnston released 3 new hard bound books, Apostasy Now: Similarities and Differences of Belief Systems, Daniel: Principles of Leadership, Success and Achievement, The Thrilling Prophecies of Mr. Z and Jesus: Jerusalem, the Jew, and You,
• 2008 First Family Church fed nearly 5,000 people in the Kansas City Metro with it’s annual Operation Thanksgiving project.
• 2008 April – First Family Church celebrates a church-wide revival with over 6,000 in attendance over four days which resulted in nearly 300 baptisms.
• 2008 June – the ROCK Youth Ministry took nearly 50 students and adult leaders on an Africa missions trip where youth pastor Luke Cunningham gave the Gospel to 14,000 students and ministered in AIDS villages and orphanages.
• 2009 January – camp ground was purchased by donor to be developed and leased back to First Family Church and will be donated back to First Family incrementally over the next several years.
• 2009 May - Jerry and Christie Johnston, Jeremy and Audrey Johnston graduated with their Masters of Divinity Degree with honors from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, SBC.
• 2009 April – First Family Church’s television ministry launched a daily broadcast now taking the Gospel to the entire Kansas City Metro Monday through Sunday.
• 2009 June – First Family Church’s Vacation Bible School reached more than 700 children that lead many decisions for Jesus Christ and was the largest VBS to date.
• 2009 June – Pastor Jeremy Johnston was accepted into the PhD program offered by the University of Wales at Oxford, England
• 2009 – Jerry and Christie Johnston were accepted into the Acadia University's Divinity College Doctor of Ministry program in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.