Rev. CHRISTOPHER M.

JOHNSON
40 Lennox Ave
Windsor, CT 06095
203-514-0176

christopher.johnson75@gmail.com
christophermjohnson.weebly.com

Personal
Born: December 23, 1975, Hamden, CT
Family: Wife Jennifer, Born April 18, 1981
Doula (Birth Coach)
Painter and Photographer
Married, June 26, 2004
Children: Grace (10), Samuel, (8), Josiah, (6), Ezra (3).

Interests: Hand Drumming, Video Editing, Fishing, Acting, Camping, Photography, Movie Trivia, Running, Watching
Documentaries, Cooking, Buffalo Wings, Gardening

Education
Nyack College, Nyack, NY 2000 - BS in Communications, Minor in Bible
Bethel Seminary St. Paul, MN 2013 - MA in Theological Studies

Accreditation
Ordained Minister with the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Current Employment
Associate Pastor, Poquonock Community Church - Windsor, CT 2014- Present
Pastor of Families, Children and Youth
Preaching several times a year
Implementing Plan of Monthly Community Service Projects
Engaged Surrounding Geographic Community
Coordinated Church Volunteers
Implemented and maintained technology at the church.
Enhanced Social Media Presence of PCC.

Ministerial Experience
Youth Pastor, St. Pauls Anglican Church - Brookfield, CT 2000-2003
Head of the youth ministry program.
Shepherded and coordinated student leaders and volunteers.
Created, and maintained the youth ministry budget.
Oversaw forty middle school and high school teens.
Produced visuals and created mailings and curriculum.

Chapel Speaker, Lakeside Christian Camp Pittsfield, MA (2013, 2015-2016)

Spoke in Morning and Evening Chapels for 100+ Elementary/ MS Campers
Available for prayer and encourage for a overnight campers.
Prepared Devotionals for Staff to use in their small groups
 Youth Leader, Musicon Ministries, New Britain, CT 1995-2006
Taught and oversaw youth within a 15-member team.
Ministered to 50 High School students each year on a two week summer mission trip and 4 weekend
retreats throughout the year.
Saw the Church at work along the entire east coast.

Treasurer, Praxis Church, Wallingford, CT 2010-2012

Oversaw finances and giving.
Communicated financial situation to congregation.
Occasionally asked to preach.

Team Member, Manhattan Gospel Team, New York, NY 1996-2000

Every Friday night, wed hop in a van and drive down to the lower east side of Manhattan and minister
to the teens there.
Lead Bible studies to Inner City Youth.

Other Employment
Technology Coordinator, Raymond Hill School, New Britain, 2004- Present
Maintain all networked student PC workstations at a private K-12 school.
Teach computer fundamentals to both teachers and students
Oversee all aspects of the school's multimedia and AV equipment.
Maintain the schools stage lighting and sound system.
Member of the vocational team-teaching the students proper work ethics and job skills
Work with Middle School students in our After-School program.
Received the Staff of the Year Award for 2010-2011.

Child Development Specialist, Klingberg Family Centers, New Britain, CT 2003- 2004
Part of a team of direct care workers for children ages 6-13.
The clients range of difficulties included verbal and physical aggression, suicidal ideation, attachment
problems, and many other behavioral and psychiatric needs.
Worked closely with children and teens assisting them in daily living skills and teaching healthy means of
working out their problems with peers and adults.
Coordination and communication with guardians and parents.

Residential Assistant, Nyack College, Nyack, NY 1997-1998

As part of a team, I oversaw the needs of 35 students on a college dormitory floor.
Resolved conflicts, prayed with and encouraged the students.
Other duties included maintaining a safe living atmosphere for each student, coordinating activities, and
light bookkeeping.

Assistant Director, Foote School Summer Theater, New Haven, CT 1995

Assisted with production of a full scale musical drama for 50 high school students at a theater in New
Haven.

Customer Service Supervisor, Friendlys Restaurant, Hamden, CT 1994-1996

Supervised a wait staff of 10-15 people for a small restaurant chain.

Landlord, Meriden, CT 2006-Present

Manage two units of a multi-family home in Meriden, CT