About this episode

Greg Johnson shares his journey from being an engineer to discovering new ways to serve God after retirement.

When you began to follow Christ did you ever think: I could never be a missionary—that’s not my thing. My thing is more in tech areas and tech areas aren’t in the Bible—why would God want me to serve? I think I’d best sit on the sidelines and give my offering on a regular basis! Today we get to hear from my friend, Greg Johnson, an electronic and computer engineer – a friend who reminded me sits on the opposite end of the same pew most Sundays but it’s funny how we don’t talk all that often. Too busy talking to other people! Greg and his wife Bonnie have 4 grown daughters. He grew up with a dad who modeled serving God and the church in practical ways, and Greg went along with him to sweep the leaves and clear the gutters at their local church. When he knew he wanted to become an engineer, his pastor thought he should go to Bible school instead. But Greg knew even then how God had wired him and he came on up to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, met his wife Bonnie in college leadership at our very own Grace Central Coast. When he retired 6 years ago from a very stressful job at the local nuclear power plant, Greg discovered even more ways to serve his Savior. Hear his story and be…

People in this episode

Host: Sue Donaldson

Guest: Greg Johnson

Topics covered

• servant leadership
• engineering
• faith and service
• community building
• personal testimony

Keywords

• servant heart
• engineering
• faith
• community service
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Grace Central Coast, local nuclear power plant

Places: Mexico

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