Pastoral Installation Ceremony at Third Baptist Church, Toledo

   ‘A Pastor Chosen by God’ is the theme of the 2-day Pastoral Installation Ceremony when Reverend Dr. K. David Johnson will be installed as pastor of the historic Third Baptist Church, 402 Pinewood Avenue.

          Reverend Johnson is a retired Naval Chaplain with more than 30 years experience providing pastoral counseling and leadership around the world.  His pastoral expertise includes teaching, preaching, inspiring and motivating a diverse congregation or organization, fiscal management and building an active, progressive congregation. He has received numerous awards and honors including – 1985, Outstanding Man in the Community (Oakland, CA) and ‘Who’s Who Among American College and University Students. He is a native of Berkley, CA.

          On Saturday, August 2 a formal banquet will be held in the Third Baptist Church Fellowship Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Reverend James Willis, Regional Board Member for ABC/Ohio and the Moderator for the Toledo Area American Baptist Association and Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church is the speaker.

          Reverend Willis commented, ‘Dr. Johnson possesses a very humble spirit.  I’m not one to take to people without careful observations.  As I continue observance of Dr. Johnson, I can see the passion that he has for the love of God.  I believe Dr. Johnson was selected to lead Third Baptist Church because this was a part of God’s plan for such a time as this.’

          The ‘Installation Ceremony’ continues on Sunday, August 3.  Reverend Geoffrey V. Guns, former president, Virginia State Baptist Convention will speak at 11 and later at 4 p.m.

          Reverend Gun said, “Rev. Dr. K. David Johnson is a tremendous blessing to our congregation.  He is professional and knowledgeable of the contemporary NT church and its ministries.  He loves God’s people and is very spiritual. Dr. Johnson is committed and capable of building God’s Kingdom on earth.”