01/05/2026
Greetings all to a new year!
I want to bring you an update on Paradise Ministries and the unrivaled goodness of God. But this news might not be what you would expect.
 I’m going back many, many years to let you know that I was a young teenage evangelist in the early 1960s, committed my life to Jesus to serve him in full-time ministry in 1965, and since that time have served in the church or close para- church ministry … on a church or other ministry staff or with Paradise Ministries for over 55 years.
Finally, toward the end of 1974, I felt God telling me it was time to slow down - not to decide I was “done”, but that it was OK to stop the day to day thoughts of active ministry and rest in Him … retire, if you will.
So, while I’m still available upon request for singing and leading worship and preaching and teaching, I’m not actively seeking engagements.
You may have noticed that in the past year I have not posted current teachings from my anointed wife, Pamela,  or any information about ongoing ministry -  and now you know why.
 But the heart of Paradise Ministries and worshiping God is not diminished. I hope to edit and repost some of our wonderful teaching videos, and when anything new is presented, I’ll make sure I get it to you right away.
And, one never knows what opportunities God might present. Just this past summer, I felt him guide me to serve as an assistant director on an evangelistic musical outreach to Brazil with Jon Stemkoski‘s Celebrant Singers… and what a fruitful blessing that was!
 I am so blessed for the many years of service to Jesus that I have been allowed to have, and I continue to look forward to whatever opportunities he might bring.
I cherish your thoughts and prayers.
Always serving him, with you.
Pastor Johnny Johnson 
