Dr. Johnny Pope

Dr. Johnny Pope, Pastor Johnny Pope

A favorite preacher for many, Dr. Johnny Pope is in constant demand for churches and conferences from coast to coast. Although he preaches in many pulpits, his life's call has been to remain the pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship of Houston, TX. Dr. Pope has faithfully pastored for over 40 years and preached the Word of God for nearly 55 years.

His ministry is not only characterized by faithfulness and integrity but also defined by a vibrant prayer life and a reputation for rightly dividing the Word of Truth. His compassion for the lost, and his warm friendship to the Body of Christ are hallmarks of his calling. His Spirit-filled preaching has helped thousands around the world. It is full of Scriptural substance that makes you think and stirs your heart.

Dr. and Mrs. Pope have been married since 1973, and have four children and fourteen grandchildren. 

Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. Few have been more encouraging and equipping than Pastor Johnny Pope. Dr. Pope is a dear friend of Brother Pauley and a blessing to all who know him. We trust that Dr. Pope's contributions will enrich you and encourage you to keep your eyes on Jesus.

Christchurch Baptist Fellowship

Articles by Johnny Pope

Mary Had A Little Lamb by Dr. Johnny Pope

By Guest Author

MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB “Mary had a little lamb, whose fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went; the lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day which was against the rule. It made the children laugh and play, to see a lamb at school.” Most of us are familiar with this nursery rhyme first published May 24, 1830, written by Sarah Josepha Haleon, and was inspired by an incident in which the…

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Books That Changed My Life by Pastor Johnny Pope

By Guest Author

Books That Changed My Life Paul said, “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine” (I Timothy 4:12, 13). The great old apostle gives the admonition, “…give attendance to reading….” It’s a subtle, but definite message — the way to be encouraged in our discipleship is to read profitable materials. In…

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“Is Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Right Or Wrong?” by Dr. Johnny Pope

By Scott Pauley

This week on our “Enjoying the Journey” podcast I am dealing with what the Word of God says about alcohol. (You may subscribe or listen at enjoyingthejourney.org.) As an accompanying resource, I wanted to pass along to you a most helpful article that my friend, Pastor Johnny Pope, has written on this subject. It will be a good guide for further study of Scripture. – SP We believe what we want to believe. We are now in the throes of…

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Reconsidering The Hymnal by Dr. Johnny Pope

By Scott Pauley

Dr. Johnny Pope is the pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in Houston, Texas. His Spirit-filled preaching has always been a tremendous help to me. It is full of Scriptural substance that makes you think and stirs your heart. Brother Johnny has been a friend and encourager. I believe you will be helped by his writing. Reconsidering The Hymnal I respect the gifting of the Holy Spirit to the Body of Christ and I took an informal survey of some of…

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“Music, The Soundtrack Of Our Lives” by Dr. Johnny Pope

By Scott Pauley

Dr. Johnny Pope is the pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in Houston, Texas. His Spirit-filled preaching has always been a tremendous help to me. It is full of Scriptural substance that makes you think and stirs your heart. Brother Johnny has been a friend and encourager. I believe you will be helped by his writing. Music is important. Far more important than we realize. All music takes us somewhere. When I hear orchestras play, my mind goes to The Chicago…

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