The Church of Jesus Christ

The Church of Jesus Christ
815 South Main Street
Dyersburg, Tennessee

Bis. Tommy Johnson
The Church of Jesus Christ
815 South Main Street
Dyersburg, TN 38025

Meet the Bishop
On March 5, 1972, I repented of my sins and was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Seventeen months later I was filled with the Holy Ghost at home while praying at my bedside. Eleven months later, God called me to preach His word; and I confessed my calling to the ministry.

I thank my father-in-the-Lord, Bishop W. E. Smith, for the years that God allowed me the privilege of being taught by him. Since then, I have had to use many things that I learned under his wise counseling.

Due to Bishop Smith's failing health, on February 8, 1976, I was privileged to serve as his assistant pastor. During that time, I was appointed State Overseer of Tennessee by our former presiding bishop, Bishop J. Richard Lee. Due to Bishop Smith's unselfish motives and his deep love and concern for the congregation he had led for over forty years, and his continually failing health, he resigned as pastor. On October 8, 1978, I was elected pastor of the church. After Bishop Smith's death, I was appointed Bishop for Tennessee.

My wife of many years is Sister Peggy Johnson, formerly Myers. We have four children, George Jr., Kim, Terri, and Jimmy. We currently have nine grandchildren and experienced the arrival of our first great-grandchild August of 2006. We thank God and give Him the praise that we have been privileged to see all our children, and several of our grandchildren, baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and filled with the Holy Ghost.

On May 12, 1984, we were privileged to go on national radio on WLAC 1510 AM, located in Nashville, TN. We were on that station for several years until they changed their format. During the time we were on the air, we were able to correspond with hundreds of listeners and saints of God over a large portion of the continental United States; and we were able to meet and talk with several ministers throughout the country.

During our time as pastor, the attendance averaged 100-125. We saw the attendance as high as 225 during a Sunday School drive. Over the years several ministers in the home church were involved in a wide range of ministries including: youth leaders, jail ministry, home mission work, and hospital and nursing home visitation. Our youth were involved in many activities and fund-raising projects that go toward a youth camp each year.

On September 26, 2004, at God's leading I resigned as pastor, and Elder Mickey Dodd stepped in as pastor. I continue to be active in ministry in the home church.