[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING REVEREND DR. CARL JOHNSON

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Reverend 
Dr. Carl Johnson, an outstanding spiritual leader guiding South 
Florida.
  In 1987, Pastor Johnson began his journey as a clergyman, answering 
the call and receiving a ministerial license at 93rd Street Community 
Baptist Church. He was appointed the position of youth minister and he 
quickly ascended to assistant to the Senior Pastor. After the passing 
of Rev. Alonzo Anderson, Pastor Johnson became the interim Pastor, and 
was shortly installed as Senior Pastor on May 16, 1993. God gave him a 
vision for the 93rd St. Baptist Church, ``the church being faithful to 
become fruitful'', undergirded with the mission statement, ``the Church 
Where the Holy Spirit Leads and the Body of Christ Follows''.
  Under Pastor Johnson's leadership, the church has steadily grown from 
100 to 7000 members. The old sanctuary was renovated in 1996, and the 
church expanded into numerous properties in the surrounding area. In 
December 2007, the church moved adjacent to a beautiful new cathedral 
holstering their capacity to over 1,500 parishioners and adding 
administrative offices, bookstore, conference room, and a chapel. Due 
to the rapid growth many more ministries have been added.
  Pastor Johnson has served in many capacities. He serves as the 
President of the 93rd St. Community Development (social services) since 
1999. He served as the President of the Caretaker for Christ 
Incorporation and served as the President of the Ministers & Deacons 
Union of the Seaboard Baptist Association. In 2018, he was appointed 
the President of the Moderators Axillary of the Florida General Baptist 
Convention. Presently, he serves as the Moderator of the Seaboard 
Baptist Association for the past 7 years. Today, he serves as a 
Chaplain for the Florida Highway Patrol Department and Chaplain for the 
Doral Police Department.
  On April 6, 2023, he was elected, as the 24th President of the 
Florida General Baptist Convention. Beyond his endless love of 
community, his willingness to serve knows no bounds, and it is 
recognized by his peers and members of the community. On Tuesday, May 
2, 2023, Pastor Johnson was installed as the 24th President of the 
Florida General Baptist Convention.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Reverend Dr. Carl Johnson for 
his dedicated service to the South Florida community and all he has 
achieved.

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