Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson: Faith, Legacy, and Moral Leadership

In this conversation, Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, Senior Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, reflects on the weight and responsibility of leading one of America’s most storied congregations at a moment of national fracture.  Drawing on Abyssinian’s historic legacy and prophetic tradition, Dr. Johnson explores how the church can remain rooted in faith while expanding its reach—engaging younger generations, addressing mental and emotional well-being, and reimagining ministry beyond the sanctuary walls. He speaks candidly about leadership, stewardship, and moral imagination, offering a vision of the church as a keeper of tradition while responding to the moral and emotional needs of the present moment.