Church of God - Pentecostal Church of God

	*Super Lighthouse* "The Light Has Come Won't You"

	Meet the Pastor A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE ELDER KAREN ELAINE JOHNSON Motto: He that Winneth souls is wise Proverbs 11:30 Elder Johnson is a native of Harrisburg, born to the late Champ Clark, Sr. and Johanna Clark. She is the mother of three children, Louis Jr., Shariah and Tertius and the grandmother of ten children. SPIRITUAL As a child, Elder Johnson and her siblings grew up attending St. Paul Baptist church in Harrisburg, PA. she often shares fond memories of Pastor Rev. Franklin Henley. In 1977 as a young woman she gave her life to the Lord and was baptized. During her years at Harrisburg Revival Center she served faithfully on the choir, Usher Board, and cleaning committee. Her powerful witness led many souls to Christ. In 1982 she began attending, and later joined, the “House of God, Which is the Church of the Living God, the Pillar and Ground of Truth Without Controversy.” Elder Johnson was called to the ministry in 1983, and diligently served as Youth Coordinator, State and local Secretary, Sunday Bible School Teacher, musician, evangelist, transportation coordinator, Assistant Pastor, and Pastor, under her mentor Bishop Henry Dillard D.D. It was here she also developed a dynamic street ministry and began conducting revivals. As the Lord continued to develop her and elevate her in the ministry she began serving at the Bible Fellowship Christian Church, where she served as Associate Pastor. Elder Johnson continued to work in the community as an evangelist, while also serving as a Youth Advisor and coordinator, and Sunday Bible School Superintendent. Here she spearheaded the church remodeling project, and established the church’s community Food Bank. Led of the Lord, Elder Johnson responded to a call to serve on the staff of Fountain Gate Church. In August 1995, she was ordained Elder and served as Elder of Finance, and Elder of Education. A great inspiration to her, Elder George Washington of Highland Street Church of the Living God, encouraged her to visit his church because they were in need of a Pastor. And in November 1996, she became acting Pastor, and subsequently Pastor. Elder Johnson was appointed as State Elder, and also served as State Sunday School Superintendent, Ordination Committee Chairperson, and conducted workshops for ministers and layman. Elder Johnson worked diligently, preaching and teaching the word of God that souls would be saved and restored. By faith, in 1999, she received a mandate from the Lord to find and purchase a building, for the purpose of establishing an urban ministry, so Elder Johnson with help from her family and the Atterberry family and a few close friends started Praise and Worship Center Ministries. The ministry has been blessed, and a blessing to the community, which has embraced it and her. In this, the Highland Street Church continues to inspire and support her to reach her goals and aspirations in Christ. She gives much thanks to Bishop John E Broomer and General Elder Frank Harvey for their financial assistance. Elder Johnson enjoys people and possesses genuine kindness and concern for others. She seeks challenges and opportunities as she grows spiritually and professionally. The Lord continues to use Elder Johnson, and she continues in obedience to challenge the church to hear and obey God, and to understand the times and the season we are in. EMPLOYMENT Elder Johnson has been employed by Goodwill industries, Volunteers of America, Department of Public Welfare, Department of Transportation, Harrisburg Area Community College and the U.S. Postal Service. Her Job duties range from receptions to management, Peer Counselor and Clerk.
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