Kevin W. Johnson

 

Kevin W. Johnson was raised in Richmond, Virginia and is a graduate of Richmond Public Schools and Virginia Commonwealth University. He is an active ministry leader and an accomplished speaker who has delivered presentations before national and international audiences as well as the United States House of Representatives, during his 16 year professional career. He has also authored numerous articles for secular and Christian publications. Kevin lives in Hillsborough, New Jersey with his wife, Gail, and three sons, Kevin, Christopher, and Cameron. They are active members of Shiloh Pentecostal Church in Somerville, New Jersey. Visit Kevin Johnson online at
http://www.writingforthelord.com

 

"Your book Kevin touched me, please know our prayers are with you as well”. – Gayle King, Editor-at-Large, “O” The Oprah Magazine, New York City

"There is honesty in this book that leads to the Word. I am grateful Deacon Kevin W. Johnson includes the Scriptures...as they reinforce the power in this book for new and ‘retired’ Christians”. – ChristianBookReviewer

 

Pageonelit.com: Where did you grow up and was reading and writing a part of your life? Who were your earliest influences and why?

Kevin Johnson: I am a native of Richmond, Virginia, graduating from the Richmond Public Schools and Virginia Commonwealth University (B.S. in Business and Finance). I have always been an avid reader and began writing articles for my job about eight years ago. Each article was published in national magazines with readership over 20,000 people. My earliest influences were church leaders, my maternal grandmother (Granny) and my Mom and Dad.

 

Pageonelit.com: Why did you write GIVE GOD THE GLORY?

Kevin Johnson: GIVE GOD THE GLORY! is my personal testimony about how good God is and has been to my family (wife and three young sons) and I. I was led to write about His glory in my life while attending a "team building" training course in March 2000 in New York City. This is the 1st of a series of 5 books. The title will be the same, but the subtitle will change. Each book will be released on March 31st, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009.

 

Pageonelit.com: Tell us about GIVE GOD THE GLORY? Where did the title come from?

Kevin Johnson: Give God the Glory! challenges its readers to desire a closer relationship with God. In doing so, our connection to, and relationship with, Him unleashes the power that is needed to fulfill one’s divine purpose. It is written for the Christian and non-Christian alike. The author enthusiastically embraces God’s Word for his life and, through the words of his subtitle, encourages his readers to know God and do the will of God as it relates to their lives. This book is systematically divided into two parts, with three chapters each. Supported by the Scriptures throughout, the central theme of each chapter focuses on specific strategies that challenge and encourage each of us to Give God the Glory!

The title was well researched through amazon.com and RR Bowker to ensure that it was not being used. This title is so appropriate for my intent - to give God the glory in everything that I do because that is my responsibility as His child.

 

Pageonelit.com: At book signings, what do readers say to you about their interpretations of GIVE GOD THE GLORY? What do they like about the book?

Kevin Johnson: I receive many wonderful comments at booksignings and from people who read the book. This particular book, my first in the series, has received glowing remarks from book editors, clergy, general readers, and book reviewers for magazines and newspapers. See below:

“When pondering the big question, “What is the meaning
of life,” some readers may find comfort and answers
in “Give God the Glory!”, a book written by ministry
leader Kevin Wayne Johnson. “Give God the Glory!”
includes scripture that reinforces the author’s words
with God’s. Topics in the book are designed to be
helpful to family situations and personal
relationships. Within the six chapters of the book,
there are specific instances to encourage readers to
give a little bit of themselves everyday to God.” – The
Courier News, A Gannett Newspaper serving Central
Jersey, Bridgewater, New Jersey, Sujata Parida, Staff
Writer, November 21, 2001

“A wonderful book that helps the reader to view acts of
faith in the author’s life, which can be translated into
strength and sustained faith for the reader. Kevin
Wayne Johnson joyously embraces the words of God through
the Bible and his acts of Christian faith. This book is
a great book for those on a faith journey. It will
strengthen their understanding of living a life of faith
and expose what it truly means to Give God the Glory!” –
Dallas BET newspaper, Valder Beebe, Wedding and
Lifestyle Editor, December 20-26, 2001


““Give God the Glory!” offers useable information that can be referred to time and time again in your library. It covers diverse topics conducive to the enhancement of family relationships. This work is also easy to read and will prove to be enjoyable and enlightening. Johnson encourages his readers to “Know God and Do the Will of God Concerning Your Life” which is practical use of a most appropriate subtitle. He enthusiastically embraces God’s word for his life and expresses it in a way that gives readers incentives to do the same”. - Purpose magazine, Book Views, Columbus, Ohio

 

Pageonelit.com: What general advice do you have for writers who just completed their first book? What do they do now?

Kevin Johnson: My advice is to believe in what you have written. Be passionate about it! Continually market and promote it for 3 years.

 

Pageonelit.com: Tell me about your publishing experience -- Is it a difficult process to publish on your own?

Kevin Johnson: My experience started off great. I located a publisher with a track record who advertised great prices to produce a quality book. Then, reality set in. The publisher of choice did not/could not meet my expectations- they took too long and they charged for every little thing. They also could not reproduce a quality cover. Thus, I established my own ministry - Writing for the Lord Ministries (www.writingforthelord.com) - and took control of the publication of my book(s). My Pastor recommended an excellent printer, based in Naples, FL, and now my ministry produces its own quality books and articles to enrich our readership. Now that I thoroughly
understand the process, others can come to me for help.

 

Pageonelit.com: Are you working on a follow up? Or something totally different?

Kevin Johnson: My follow-ups are as follows:

March 2003 - Give God the Glory! Called to be Light in the Workplace
March 2005 - Give God the Glory! In our families
March 2007 - Give God the Glory! In our churches
March 2009 - Give God the Glory! TBD

 

Pageonelit.com: What was the last book you read?

Kevin Johnson: I just completed reading two books simultaneously:

Billy Graham, God's Ambassador
The Photobiography of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr.

 

Pageonelit.com: Do you have any hobbies? What are they? How do they enhance your writing?

Kevin Johnson: My hobbies are studying the Word of God, reading for knowledge (not for pleasure - I don't read novels and fiction), constantly reflecting on my personal relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, travel, swimming, and relaxing with my family.