Evelyn Mercado Johnson is a bilingual American of Puerto Rican and French Heritage born and raised in New York City. She is married to Arthur Louis Johnson. They have three sons, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Evelyn worked as an early childhood educator. She is an Associate Pastor to Rev. Andre’ P. Jefferson, Sr., at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Hampton, Virginia, where she is affectionately known as Rev.EJ. She was a member of the Senior and Gospel Choirs; served as secretary for the Commission on Christian Education, The Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Ministerial Staff. Additionally, Evelyn served in the Outreach Ministry to Senior Citizens. Evelyn earned a BA from Hampton University, a Master of Divinity from Payne Theological Seminary, and is currently a doctoral student at Regent University’s School of Divinity with a concentration on Community Transformation. Her dissertation centers on a ministry to Hispanic/Latino(a) adults beginning with English as a second language, leading up to a Spanish Bible Study. Evelyn is the author of Pleas, Praises and Promises: A Personal Devotional Guide to 36 Two-liner Psalms for People on the Go! The onset of this battle ax of a book was while away at Payne, being a caregiver to her husband, student pastoring and struggling with osteoarthritis and high blood pressure. Rev. EJ's favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” [NRSV]. On November 2013 and January 2014, Evelyn had two total knee replacements. With a new pep in her step, she dances her praises to God.
Current Whereabouts:
Working on my doctoral dissertation at Regent University. Marketing my boosk Pleas, Praises and Promises and Moving from Bitterness to Betterment: Surviving the Pain of Abuse. Writing my husband's memoir and writing about home health care agencies and their treatment to patients and families. Taking care of household and husband, babysitting grandchildren. Working in the vineyard as needed. To God be the glory!
Life & Professional Aspirations:
I love to write and aspire to be an accomplished author in the near future. I have published my first book Pleas, Praises and Promises (9/18/11) and had 3 book signing events (1/12, 7/12), 3/13. Had one book signing event for Moving from Bitterness to Betterment 10/15.
Completion of the D. Min program at Regent University with a 4.0 GPA
Author of Pleas, Praises and Promises: A Personal Devotional Guide to 36 Two-Liner Psalms for People on the Go!
Author of - "Moving from Bitterness to Betterment: Surviving the Pain of Abuse"
Most Memorable Moment:
Meeting interesting people and overcoming sickness and hardship.
High School: Eastern District HS in Brooklyn, NY
class of 1968
Experience
I currently work with Bethel AME Church
as Associate Pastor
I have 15 years of experience working in the
Other industry.
Associate Pastor|
Bethel AMEC
From January 1988 to Current • 38 year(s)
Served as associate pastor in African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Student Pastor|
St. Paul AMEC
From January 1988 to Current • 38 year(s)
Served as student pastor in African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Pastor|
Bethel AMEC
From January 1988 to Current • 38 year(s)
Served as pastor in African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Author|
Self-employed
From January 1988 to Current • 38 year(s)
Published author with works available on Amazon.
Associate Pastor|
Bethel AMEC
From January 1988 to Current • 38 year(s)
Served as associate pastor in African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Assistant Teacher|
LAFB Child Development Center
From December 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Assisted in curriculum development, child evaluation, parent meetings, and designed Spanish classes for children ages 3 months-6 years.
Tutor|
PS 120 Man.
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Provided tutoring services at elementary school.
Cashier|
Pioneer Supermarket
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Performed cashier duties at supermarket.
Sales Rep|
Avon
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Sales representative for beauty and personal care products.
Baby-sitter|
Private families
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Provided babysitting services for families.
Clerk/Typist|
NY Telephone Co.
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Performed clerical and typing duties for telephone company.
Sales Rep|
Coty
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Sales representative for cosmetics company.
Home Health Caregiver|
Dept. of Soc. Services
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Provided home health care services through social services department.
Assistant Teacher|
Henry St. Settlement
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Assisted with educational and community programs.
Assistant Teacher|
Mobilization for Youth
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Assisted with educational programs for youth.
Assistant Teacher|
Emmanuel Day Care Center
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Assisted with child care and educational activities.
Housekeeping|
Casey Chevrolet
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Performed housekeeping duties at automotive dealership.
Housekeeping|
Holiday Inn
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Performed housekeeping duties at hotel.
Home Health Caregiver|
Immediate Care
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Provided home health care services to patients.
Telemarketer|
West Co.
From January 1988 to June 1991 • 3 year(s)
Performed telemarketing services.
Hi all!
I will be signing copies of my book on March 9, 2013 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 Presentation Rm. 108 during a networking eve ...more
Posted by Rev. Dr. Evelyn M. Johnson on February 18th, 2013 • 518 Views
I just want to thank HBCU for that wonderful chocolate (my fav) cake. I had a wonderful, peaceful birthday.
Blessings to all! ...more
Posted by Rev. Dr. Evelyn M. Johnson on October 24th, 2012 • 318 Views
A very warm welcome to you. It is lovely to
have you among us. May you have a blessed,
constructive and prosperous day. Stay strong.
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Ralph White on 11/03/2022
Hello I am just stopping by your page. Thank you for your uplifting story. Stay blessed
Tagged by
Ms.Michael BellJunior on 04/05/2016
Thought For The Day - Remember that making one
person smile can change the world. Maybe not the
whole world, but their world. Make someone smile
today.
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Ralph White on 08/06/2014
Thank you for making me your friend. Check this out (See it to believe it. And if you still don't believe it, or Check out the information for yourself. Here is something I wrote to the U.S. Copyright Office and then I sent this information to the news media, and Oprah Winfrey, and CNN network, just to see there response.) Read my poem called Remebering My Historical / Prophetical Poem During The Republican Convention , located on my page/blog and if you don’t believe it check the information through the US Copyright Office. Peace
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Terrance McCreary on 08/30/2012
