Erik Johnson

After a twenty-three year career as a pastor in several Pacific northwest churches, Erik launched Family Challenge in 1998. The business name changed in 2007 to Erik Johnson, LLC but the mission is the same: fostering harmony, stability, and spirituality.

Educational Background

• Seattle Bible Institute (Diploma of Biblical Studies), 1977.
• University of Washington (BA in history), 1981
• Regent College, Vancouver (Master of Christian Studies), 1986.
• On-going clinical consultation with Dr. Mitch Whitman, Ph.D.
• On-going attendance in workshops and conferences to hone skills, keep abreast of trends, feed a yen for life long learning.

Experience Background

• Emmanuel Bible Church (Seattle, WA) Intern, 1975
• Fifteenth Avenue Bible Church (Seattle, WA), Youth Pastor and Christian Education Director, 1976-1981
• Ebenezer Lutheran Brethren Church (Ferndale, WA), Interim Pastor, 1981 - 1985
• Good News Fellowship Church (Ferndale, WA), Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, 1986-1998
• Christ the King Community Church (Bellingham, WA), Small Group Overseer, 2000-2003
• In private practice as family counselor from 1998 to present.

Personal Information

Happily married since 1977 to Vicki, father to 5 children one of which still lives at home, connected to Redeemer Church, Bellingham, WA. Frequently published author: Leadership Journal, Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, and more.  

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 12 noon - 8:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.