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We are Josiah and Kelly Johnson.
I (Josiah) was raised in a Christian home, which I am so thankful for. It wasn’t perfect, and what family ever is! But it gave me a solid understanding of God and the Bible. In my young adult years I wandered away, but through it all, Jesus kept calling me, placing Christians to speak in my life and guiding me. It was only when I truly understood the love that Jesus had for me in spite of my mess- for all of us - that I could be changed. He is constantly working to renew my heart and life. The passage “I was blind, but now I see” is a reminder of my life before, in darkness without peace vs now, in light and great peace. My eyes are now open to see what Jesus is doing in my life and our church.
I (Kelly) was not raised in a Christian family, on the contrary, I was raised by the world, always trying to fill a void that I didn't even realize was there. When I found Jesus at the age of 22, it felt like I've been lied to my whole life. A friend recently asked me what about Jesus was the attractive piece for me, and my answer was: Finding out that someone that truly knew me - with all my faults, hurts, mistakes, and ugly history - was capable of loving me the way Jesus does. He saved my life.
We have been married for 13 years. We met in Vancouver when a friend turned her going-away party into a surprise valentines party to matchup many of her friends! In 2016, we visited the Comox Valley for a weekend, and God gave us such peace that we quit our jobs and moved here a month later. Knowing it was His call, we moved here without jobs or even a place to stay, and "by chance" we met a wonderful lady while returning our Uhaul that had the perfect apartment for us. Our plan was to explore more of the Island camping for a few weeks but jobs fell on our laps before we were even ready! God has always guided us with better plans than ours, and blessed us so much since moving here!
Right after moving we wanted to check out all the churches in the Valley before choosing one. But after coming to Comox Pentecostal Church, and experiencing first hand the welcoming atmosphere of this church we decided to stay right away! Over the last 10 years at CPC our family grew with our two children Gabriela (8) and Jonathan (4), and we are so thankful they can experience the incredible children’s ministry here. Being part of small groups over the years at CPC has given us deep friendships, helped us through difficult times, and encouraged us to grow weekly into a greater relationship with Jesus. The ability to pray as a group, laugh or cry together, support & encourage each other is so important.
For years at CPC people have been praying for growth, youth, young families, babies, strong leaders and most importantly Jesus to bring new believers. In many verses it says “Look what God (the Lord)has done!” and we say, look around CPC and you will see it! Our church is experiencing continued growth, faith filled youth groups, numerous young families, so many adorable babies, gifted leaders and incredible baptisms!
Since we joined, we have been given the opportunity to serve in different areas in CPC, and those opportunities have given us the chance to grow, learn and connect with other amazing Christians. As Community Pastors, we are excited to meet more of you, to pray with you, and to learn what Jesus is doing in your life.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV
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