Southern Baptist, Liberty University professor: 5 interesting facts about House Speaker Mike Johnson

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Friday, October 27, 2023

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In addition to his work as a lawyer and a member of Congress, Mike Johnson has also served as an adjunct professor at the Helms School of Government at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Liberty Chancellor and Campus Pastor Jonathan Falwell, son of the late founder of the Evangelical Christian university, the Rev. Jerry Falwell Sr., released a statement offering his congratulations.

“I am thankful to hear that a good and godly man has been elected to become the 56th Speaker of the House. His reputation for putting his Christian faith and family first in his daily life and decision-making is both admirable and wise,” stated Jonathan Falwell.

“I know Speaker Johnson is faced with immediate challenges and burdens he will have to face on Capitol Hill. I am calling on the entire Liberty family to pray wisdom and courage for him and for all those who lead in D.C.”