Johnny became a Christian May 28th, 1968 in Walnut Creek Baptist Church of Austin. After high school he served in the U.S. Air Force, served as an assistant director for a church daycare, and then served as a public worker for 34 years. In 1992 he moved to Devine with his wife to take care of some of his family. In 2016, he became the Prayer Minister for FBC and is now serving as the Pastor of Pastoral Care.