Quick Facts

Jerry Johnston

Spoken

  • To audiences in over 700 North American cities, Korea, Germany, and the UK.
  • In 1,200 churches internationally.
  • In 2,000 public schools, private academies, and universities to over 3M young people.
  • Over 100,000 recorded public professions of faith.
  • At Amway Diamond, Primerica events, military bases internationally, and civic events.
  • Interviewed on 520 radio/TV programs.
  • Daily on nationally syndicated television show/designed fundraising and premiums.

Family

  • Happily married since 1979 to Dr. Cristie Jo Johnston.
  • Father of three married children and ten grandchildren.
  • Mentored son (Jeremiah, Ph.D.) strategic leadership in the launch of christianthinkers.com.
  • Mentored son-in-law, Christian Newsome/daughter – Danielle; takethejourney.cc
  • Mentored son-in-law, Jeff Mullikin/daughter – Jenilee

Fundraising

  • Created and executed 21 donor campaigns.
  • National relationships and ministry with major donors.

Marketing

  • Editor, designer, and concept directed $7M of marketing, brochures, magazines, and media kits.
  • Designed publicity campaigns for ten published books that sold thousands of units.
  • Designed marketing strategy for Continuing Education Courses and Strategic Partnerships for higher education and churches.
  • Catalyst and fundraiser for the dramatic expansion of Division I University Online program.

Specialist

  • Major donor fundraising and relationships.
  • Strategist for organizational growth.
  • Creator of organizational strategic plans that monetizes.
  • National and international contacts derived from a 40-year career.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Creative inception and design on all transmedia platforms.
  • Recruit the finest transmedia team members to market and grow subscriptions and enrollment.

Academia

  • Creating signature Christian critical thinking Bible study and curriculum from our seven years of research.
  • Eight years as Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Marketing at Division I university.

Education

Jerry Johnston speaking at event
Jerry Johnston speaking at event