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David, Connie and Jeffrey
Connie's Bible Study with DeJesus
David with men
VBS on our front porch
David & Connie Johnson were married June 5, 1976. Their wedding verse, Psalm 126:3, reflects a deep gratitude to God: “The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” David and Connie were accepted as missionaries with the BGFM in September 1977, and arrived in Brazil October 1978. Language school was waived, since he grew up on the mission field with parents Dale and Carol Johnson, and she is Brazilian.
HISTORY OF MINISTRY
1978-1982 — Radio Ministry & Horizonte/Coqueiro Bible Church.
1984-1987 — Radio Ministry & Horizonte/Coqueiro Bible Church, with Brazilian intern Aguiar Andrade.
1988-1990 — Radio Ministry & Planalto Bible Church, with Brazilian intern João Neto.
1990-1992 — Radio Ministry & Nova Metrópole Bible Church, with Brazilian Pastor Francisco Pompeu.
1993-1996 — Radio Ministry & Sítio Boatã Bible Church, with Brazilian Pastor Luis Ivan.
1998-2002 — Radio Ministry & Sítio Boatã Bible Church, with Brazilian Pastor Luis Ivan.
2004-2005 — Caucaia Bible Church, with Brazilian Pastor Francisco Pompeu.
2005-2008 — Pacajus Bible Church, new church planting ministry.
While our children studied at Fortaleza Academy, we lived in the Fortaleza area, close to 1) the school and 2) the BGFM recording studio.
MINISTRY GOALS
Their goals at the most recent ministry location, Pacajus, were to establish a congregation, purchase land for a building, and leave a Brazilian pastor. Praise God for helping reach these three goals. It was wonderful to see the Word of God transforming lives, bringing salvation. A new church-planting endeavor has many challenges. The small congregation was left under the responsbility of Claudio Queiroz, but the believers have been reduced to a handful. Some moved away, and for varous reasons most of the others have scattered. Pray that God will restore this congregation, providing precious souls to fill their building. We are asking the Lord to provide leadership for that struggling church plant, that it will grow, and eventually become self-supporting.
David & Connie's period of home assignment is nearly over now, after reporting to supporting churches, and encouraging still others to pray and stand with them. They return to the field of Brazil on June 1st, motivated by Paul’s strong challenge in I Corinthians 15:34, "...some do not have the knowledge of God." You are invited to join them, upholding them in prayer, touching lives in Brazil with the Gospel of Christ.
FAMILY
Son, Doug, born 1977, lives in Falls Church, VA.
Son, Jeffrey, born 1978, has cerebral palsy, and lives with his parents.
Son, Dennis, born 1981, lives in Pensacola, FL, with his wife, Sinticky.
Daughter, Darlene, born 1984, attended two years at Pensacola Christian College, and is returning to live with her parents to Brazil.
UPDATE
The Johnsons arrived safely in Brazil on June 2nd, following their home assignment. They are now teaching at Antioch Bible Institute, a key BGFM ministry whose goal is to train and prepare men for the pastorate and ladies for effective spiritual service in the local church. Thank you for praying.
DAVID & CONNIE JOHNSON
Serving with BGFM since: 1977
Ministries: Radio, Church Planting, Evangelism, Bible Teaching, Discipleship
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