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Meet the Pastor

Pastor Joe Dean Johnson has faithfully served as the pastor of Riceville for the
past 42 years. During his tenure, the church and community have benefited
tremendously both spiritually and figuratively. Pastor Johnson was a
deacon before he was called to preach at New Hope Baptist Church under the late
Pastor E. W. Cooper in Stafford, TX. Six months after accepting his call
to the Gospel ministry, Pastor Johnson was called to pastor at Riceville Mt.
Olive Baptist Church on Keegans Bayou, where he has been a mainstay to the
Southwest Houston Community for the past Forty - Plus years. He was
installed as the pastor the 1st Sunday in August, 1967.
Pastor Johnson has shown
tremendous dedication and leadership while serving as Pastor of
Riceville.
Through divine guidance, prayers and continued support, Pastor Johnson’s
vision to build a bigger Riceville became a reality on December
8, 2002, when the new church building construction was
completed. Under his leadership, the church
grew from a structure that seated 300 parishioners to an edifice
that can accommodate over 1500 members and guests. In
addition, the church is looking to implement the phase II
component of the building process in the near future.
Pastor Johnson is an
anointed bible lecturer who strongly believes the Word of God
which he preaches and teaches with power. He is known as
the "Preacher's Preacher" for his knowledge of the Holy
Scripture. Pastor Johnson has
retired to the position of Pastor Emeritus at Riceville as of
September 1, 2009 and in doing so has moved into another phase
of his dynamic leadership. Pastor Johnson has
inspired and helped many people and his legacy will continue for
years to come because of the tutelage he has given to other
ministers. He is truly a great visionary and leader who
will tell you that most importantly " I'm a Man of God
Serving the Almighty".
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