Dr. Mark Johnson has been elected president of Louisiana Christian University.

The Louisiana Christian University Board of Trustees has approved Johnson, the current director of the Doctor of Ministry program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, its 10th president, upon recommendation of the presidential search committee.

“There have been countless hours of prayer, listening, seeking, reading resumes and other application materials, while asking God to guide this process and have His way,” said Tommy Kiker, chair of the search committee. “With this vote today, approving Dr. Mark Johnson as the 10th President in the history of Louisiana Christian University, we believe God has graciously and wonderfully answered those prayers and blessed this labor.”

Dr. Johnson said he sees this role as a divine calling. He is moved by the opportunity to serve the Lord and is committed to upholding the university’s Christian values and inspiring students and staff to grow in their faith and academic pursuits. He emphasized his commitment to a transparent leadership style and expressed his eagerness to build meaningful relationships through open communication and mutual respect.

Johnson and his wife, Heather Williams Johnson, a former LCU Board of Trustees member, have
been married for 29 years. They have four children.

Dr. David Jeffreys, LCU executive vice president, has served as interim president since the retirement of Dr. Rick Brewer in the spring of 2024. He will take on a leadership role at the university alongside the new president, ensuring a seamless transition.