Justin Eaton Johnson, affectionately known as “Pastor J,” serves as the Executive Pastor at Saint Paul Baptist Church in Memphis, TN, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Christopher B. Davis. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Memphis.
In 2017, Pastor J officially accepted his call to preach and in 2018, he enrolled in seminary to begin the process of being equipped for the work of ministry. In 2022 he obtained his Master of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary and began serving at St. Paul as Dr. Davis’s Intern. In his current capacity, Pastor J is now responsible for coordinating the weekly worship experiences, overseeing the ministries of the church, and providing day-to-day operational oversight.
From an early age, he knew that God had called him to ministry work and has found a way to combine his love for logistics and passion for excellence with his commitment to ministry planning and seeing people grow and serve in and beyond the four walls of the church. Now, at St. Paul, in the heart of Whitehaven, he works to ensure that ministries are well equipped to serve effectively, while also serving on the preaching and teaching team.
Aside from his work in ministry, Justin has almost 15 years of Finance and Accounting experience and has worked for some of the largest for-profit and non-profit organizations in the city of Memphis.
Rev. Justin is the proud husband of Dr. Kristle Hodges Johnson, and they are the proud parents of their two daughters, Joy and Kai.
