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Johnny Hunt is an American evangelical Christian pastor and author. He formerly served as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention and was the first Native American to serve in this post. Before that, Hunt served as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock based in Woodstock, Georgia.
Currently, Hunt serves as the Senior Vice President of the Evangelism & Leadership division of the North American Mission Board. His major role is to speak nationally to church leaders as well as congregants regarding sharing the Christian Gospel.
Johnny Hunt Age
He was born on July 17, 1952, in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States of America. Hunt is 70 years old.
Johnny Hunt Height
He is a man of average height. Hunt stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( Approx 1.7m).
Johnny Hunt Family
He was born to his father and mother on July 17, 1952, in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States of America. Hunt grew up in Lumberton, North Carolina, and is currently an active member of the Lumbee Native American Indian tribe in North Carolina. His dad left the family when Hunt was only7 years old. While still a young boy, Hunt became an alcoholic and gambler.
This led him to drop out of school at 16 and manage a pool room. During this time, he experienced a radical conversion to Christianity. he had talked about the experience in his book titled Out of the Poolroom. Hunt was mentored by several men from his home church in Wilmington, North Carolina following his conversion. After the mentoring, he realized that God had called him to ministry.
Johnny Hunt Wife
He married his wife called Janet Allen Hunt from Wilmington, North Carolina. The couple has two daughters namely Deanna Hunt Carswell and Hollie Hunt Hixson. Hunt and Janet are grandparents to their three granddaughters named Katie Carswell, Hope Hixson, and Addie Hixson. Also, they have a grandson called Carson Carswell.
Johnny Hunt Education
He holds two degrees. One from Gardner-Webb College and another one from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Also, Hunt earned honorary doctorates from Tennessee Temple University, Covington Theological Seminary, and Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary.
Johnny Hunt Pastor
From July 1976 to August 1979, Hunt held ministry positions at Lavonia Baptist Church, Mooresboro, North Carolina. He was at Falls Baptist Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina from 1979 to 1980. From May 1981 to December 1, 1986, Hunt worked at Longleaf Baptist Church, Wilmington, North Carolina. He as well served at First Baptist Church, in Woodstock, Georgia ( one of the largest churches in the United States) from 1986 to December 2019. First Baptist Woodstock grew from about 1,000 to more than 19,000 members under his ministry.
Hunt was named the President of the SBC Pastor’s Conference in June 1996. He established the Johnny Hunt Chair of Biblical Preaching on March 11, 1997, at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Hunt took over from Frank Page as president of the Southern Baptist Convention in June 2008. He held the post for a period of 2 years before he was succeeded by Bryant Wright
His church celebrated Hunt’s 40 years in ministry in November 2016, at the same time, they celebrated his 30 years serving as senior pastor at First Baptist Woodstock Church. Hunt and his wife Janet made an announcement to FBC-Woodstock in August 2018, that he would be transitioning out of his full-time pastoral position as he was determined to fulfill a Senior VP ministry for the North American Mission Board.
Johnny Hunt Sermons
– Instructed, Encouraged and Inspired by His Giving
– Discipling the Brings Clarity
– Psalms We Need to Sing Part 2
– Dark Nights, Morning Devotions
– My Life in His Hands Part 1
– My Life in His Hands Part 2
– Psalms We Need to Sing Part 1
– My Faithful Shepherd
– Psalms We Need to Sing My Life in His Hands
– Psalms We Need to Sing- ”Dark Nights, Morning Devotions”
– Promises and Provisions for Trials
– Influence
– The Difference Christ Makes
– The Believer’s Need of the Lord’s Supper
– The Lord’s Model of a Great Leader- A Look into the Heart of a Mother
– Old Self (Man) Crucified
– Appropriating the Benefits of Christ’s Life Part Two
– Appropriating the Benefits of Christ’s Life Part One
– Making Peace with God
– Identity Principles- The Honor of God’s Name
Johnny Hunt Books
– Building Your Leadership Resume: Developing the Legacy that Will Outlast You- 2009.
– Building Your Spiritual Resume- 2007.
– From the Poolroom to the Pulpit.
– The Deacon I Want to Be: Growing in Faith, Faithful in Service – Learner Manual. Sampson Resources- 2008
– The Deacon I Want to Be: Growing in Faith, Faithful in Service – Leader Guide. LifeWay Christian Resources-2008.
– Impact: The Student Leadership Devotional-2012.
– The Book of Hebrews: An Archive of Exegetical Sermon Notes- 2007.
– The Book of Philippians: An Archive of Exegetical Sermon Notes- 2007.
– Unspoken-2018.
– The Book of James: An Archive of Exegetical Sermon Notes-2003.
– The Book of Ecclesiastes: An Archive of Exegetical Sermon Notes-2004.
– Pathway to Discipleship- 2012.
– The Book of Psalms: An Archive of Exegetical Sermon Notes.
Johnny Hunt Net Worth
As an American pastor, author, and the current Senior Vice President of the Evangelism & Leadership division of the North American Mission Board. Hunt has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Who Is Johnny Hunt
Hunt is an American evangelical Christian pastor and author. He formerly served as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention and was the first Native American to serve in this post. Before that, Hunt served as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock based in Woodstock, Georgia.
How Old Is Johnny Hunt
Hunt is a 70-year-old American evangelical Christian pastor and author who was born on July 17, 1952, in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States of America.
Is Johnny Hunt Married
Hunt married Janet Allen Hunt from Wilmington, North Carolina. The couple has two daughters namely Deanna Hunt Carswell and Hollie Hunt Hixson. Hunt and Janet are grandparents to their three granddaughters named Katie Carswell, Hope Hixson, and Addie Hixson. Also, they have a grandson called Carson Carswell.