PARTNERS ALUMNI JOHNSON MAGAZINE NEWS & EVENTS DONATE ABOUT ADMISSION ACADEMICS ATHLETICS STUDENT LIFE APPLY DIVERSITY AT JOHNSON UNIVERSITY A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT SMITH Jesus clearly stated his mission: “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). In fulfilling this mission, Jesus became the living demonstration of God’s heavenly kingdom on earth. Jesus exemplified the righteousness of God on earth: he restored the sinner, loved the unlovely, healed the sick, comforted the lonely, discouraged, and grieving, freed the prisoner, and brought justice to the poor and oppressed. My primary purpose as president of Johnson University is to guard, guide, and advance the mission of Johnson University, which is grounded in the mission of Christ: to educate students for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations. For 127 years this school has sought to put into practice the vision and zeal of its founder, Ashley S. Johnson, who said: “There can be but one conclusion—the one all-prevailing, over-whelming, ever-present, ever-crying obligation of the individual Christian . . . is to use his body, his time, his talent, his influence, his money, to see that the gospel is preached in its glorious provision and apostolic simplicity to this generation.” We want to hold wider the open door for those who desire above every other desire to proclaim the gospel of Christ. We believe the programs and initiatives shared below, past and present, are an essential part of fulfilling this mission. We must intentionally listen, learn, and grow in our understanding of diversity at Johnson University and develop initiatives, build partnerships, and create programs that welcome and engage people of color. As a learning community, we also recognize that living up to this ideal is an ongoing process and that we must continue to take each step with humility and grace. We welcome your prayers as we continue to listen to the call of Christ and to remain true to the mission of our University. QUICK LINKS Diversity Commitment Increasing Hospitality Learning Together Institutional Expansion Student Initiatives Faculty and Staff Initiatives Biblical/Theological Perspectives on Multiculturalism SCHOOLS & DEGREES TENNESSEE 7900 Johnson Dr Knoxville, TN 37998 865-573-4517 Fax: 865-251-2337 JohnsonU@JohnsonU.edu FLORIDA 1011 Bill Beck Blvd Kissimmee, FL 34744 407-847-8966 Fax: 321-206-2007 JohnsonUFL@JohnsonU.edu QUICK LINKS Library Employment Opportunities Public Disclosures Title IX Incident Report Student Grievance Policy Disability Services Diversity & Inclusion Registrar Institutional Effectiveness Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy CARES/CRRSAA/ARP Information Consumer Information © 2021 JOHNSON UNIVERSITY DESIGNED BY PLAINJOE