Rev. Lelious A. Johnson was born in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of Rev. Walter Johnson, Sr. and Mrs. Dorothy Nell Johnson.

Pastor Lelious A. Johnson is married to Carlette Renee Johnson. They are the parents of four beautiful daughters; Rachel Elizabeth, Tabitha Elisheba (Rev. DeCarlos Roberson ), Christina Renee and Anna Alicia. Proud grandfather of two beautiful granddaughters, Laniya & Elisha.

Christian Profile
Rev. Lelious A. Johnson was saved in 1967 and called to the gospel Ministry in 1983. He served Wesley Chapel Baptist Church, Wills Point, Texas as pastor from 1987 – 1992. In August, 1992, Rev. Johnson was called to pastor the St. Paul Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, where he currently serves.

Credentials
Rev. Johnson is a graduate of Wilmer Hutchins High School. He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Master of Arts in Theology at Criswell College, Dallas, Texas. Pastor Johnson has done additional studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas.

Teaching Ministry
 Developed the Children’s Church at Hopewell Baptist Church
 Bible Seminars
 Youth Conferences
 The Pastor’s Bible Class (St. Paul Baptist Church)
 Instructor at D. Edwin Johnson Theological Institute
(Homiletics and Pastoral Ministries)

Evangelistic Ministry
Preaching Ministry includes the following revivals:
 St. Paul Baptist Church (San Angelo, TX)
 Prairie Grove Baptist Church (Emory, TX)
 Golden Gate Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)
 Skyline Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)
 Zion Baptist Church (Elizabeth, NJ)
 Bold Pilgrim Baptist Church (Kaufman, TX)
 Victory Temple Missionary Church (Dallas, TX)
 Graceland Missionary Baptist Church (Cedar Hill, TX)

 New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)
 Deliverance Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)
 Greater Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)
 New True Vine of Holiness Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)
 Friendship District Association (North Texas)
 Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)
 Community Missionary Baptist Church (Compton, CA)
 Second Baptist Church (Miami, FL)
 New Founders Missionary Baptist Church (Ennis, TX)
 Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Kansas City, MO)
 Goodwill Baptist Church (Lufkin, TX)
 Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (Austin, TX)
 Pearly Gate Baptist Church (Dallas, TX)

Professional Associations
 2 Term President (2008-2012) and Member – Oak Cliff Baptist Minister’s Union
 Dallas Baptist Minister’s Conference
 Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA)

Awards
 IMA Young Minister of the Year
 IMA Minister of the Year

Community Service
 WHISD Minister’s Conference (1993- 2006)
 D. Edwin Johnson Institute Joint Board of Directors
 D. Edwin Johnson Institute Steering Committee
 National Kidney Foundation Board of Directors, North Texas (2003-2005)
 Sunny Glen Neighborhood Association Board of Directors
 African American Museum – Board Member
 SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference)

Political Affiliations
 Political Chair – Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA)
 Chair – 2003 Mayor Recall Committee
  

This historical memoirs of the St. Paul Baptist Church reflect back to February 9, 1952. The Rev. C. D. Knight and sixty-three parishioners assembled themselves in Christian fellowship to organize the St. Paul Baptist Church. In support of these endeavors the following groups of gospel clergymen were present: Rev. R. C. McNeal, Rev. S. A. Armstrong and Rev. M. G. Solomon. The new Bethel Baptist Church graciously extended an invitation to St. Paul Baptist Church to worship with them until a place of worship could be secured. St. Paul Baptist Church professed an eagerness to grow. After a few months, the Midway Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. W. C. Barnes was secured for worship in August of 1953; the property at 1600 Pear Street was purchased, which included a house and a parsonage. The church remained grateful for the blessings of Christ Jesus, but the facilities were not adequate to meet the needs of the church. On October 13, 1963, St. Paul entered into its present sanctuary. On February 7, 1988, Rev. M. V. Henderson (Associate Minister) was installed as Pastor of the St. Paul Baptist Church. A vast host of local Clergymen of the city were present for the Installation Services. The church family continued to increase under Pastor Henderson's leadership. In March of 1991, the New Educational structure was dedicated to the loving memory of our late Pastor, Rev. C. D. Knight. The new structure included 10 classrooms, lounging areas (men and women), fellowship hall, library (named in honor of our present Pastor, Rev. Lelious A. Johnson); the parking facility adjacent to the facility was also dedicated. On July 7, 1992, Rev. Lelious A. Johnson was called to pastor the St. Paul Baptist Church. He assumed his pastoral duties on August 2, 1992 and delivered his first sermon. Along with Pastor Johnson came his lovely and devoted wife, Sis. Carlette Johnson and their four daughters: Rachel, Tabitha, Christina and Anna. The installation service for Pastor Johnson was held on November 29, 1992. Rev. G. W. Pryor (New Birth Baptist Church) conducted the Installation Service. Rev. C. B. T. Smith (Gold Gate Baptist Church) delivered the Installation Message. St. Paul Baptist Church Ministries are: Adult Ushers, Arts In Praise (Performing Arts), Audio/Video, Brotherhood, Deacons, Deaconess, Evangelism, Expressions of Praise Choir, Foreign Mission, Hospitality, Library, Male Chorus, Marriage Ministry, Ministry of Love, Mission I, Mission II, Outreach, Prison Ministry, Publicity, Sanctuary Choir, Sign Language, Sunday School, Voices of Hope & Voices of Victory Choirs, Website Ministry, Women's Ministry, Young Women's Council, Youth Ministry and Usher Board. In April of 2000 (Easter Sunday), our 8:00 am Sunday Worship Service was established. The church is presently experiencing tremendous growth both spiritually and numerically, to the glory of God. It is our goal to driven by purpose.