Guest Ministers

Our guest minister for June 6th, is Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Johnson. She was the J. Davison Philips Professor of New Testament, until her retirement from Columbia Theological Seminary in December of 2018. For the past 20 years, Dr. Johnson has been a role model for women—as a colleague and a friend, and an inspiring teacher for countless Columbia Seminary students. She is married to the Rev. Peter M. Paulsen, Reformed Church in America, and mother of two daughters. Dr. Johnson's parents, the late Dottie and Bos Johnson, were longtime residents of Holden Beach and members of the Chapel. A benefactor of the Seminary has proposed the creation of a new E. Elizabeth Johnson Scholarship at Columbia Theological Seminary to honor her scholarship, teaching, and faithful work. It also recognizes her impact as a daughter, wife, mother, and friend to many.