Meet The Staff: Johnie Akers

Background

Born: August 19, 1960 in Hazard, KY
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Family: wife: Pamela (married 28 years); children: Jeremy (27), Jessica (25), and Johnie (in Heaven); grandson: Kaleb (6)
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Salvation: Born again August 6, 1972
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Day Job: Senior Pastor; System Director for a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves Central Appalachia; Chairman of the Board of Directors for a not-for-profit organization that provides housing for low-income residents of Southeastern Kentucky
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Role at BCC: Senior Pastor and Director of Evangelism, Missions, and Radio Ministries
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On My Playlist: Casting Crowns, Newsboys, Chris Tomlin, Pocket Full of Rocks, Hillsong
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What Fascinates Me: Justification

Favorites

Bible Verse: Romans 5:1: “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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Hobbies: Reading
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Book: Complete Works of Josephus, The Pilgrim’s Progress
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Food: Chicken
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Musical Artist/Group: Pocket Full of Rocks
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Movie: It’s A Wonderful Life
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Sports Team: University of Kentucky Wildcats
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Coffee Preference: Bold and black
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Place to Pray: Office or bedroom

Bests

My Heroes: Martin Luther, John Wesley