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Neil Johnson's media career spans four decades in broadcast/journalism running parallel to his vocation as a Christian minister of the Gospel. He's been the host of the long running morning talk-radio program 20Twenty on Vision Christian Radio since 2010. Vision is heard in more than 770 cities and towns around Australia. Listeners are introduced to deeper Christian discussion about life, culture, science, ethics and politics in an interview format rarely heard on Australian radio. His earlier media career spanning four decades began in commercial radio, but as Christian ministry aspirations deepened, he began exploring ministry and media leadership roles in Christian Radio, serving as Program Director (96.5 Family), and later General Manager (Rhema/Life FM/Juice 107.3 FM Gold Coast). These operations became the seedbed for deeper thinking about leadership dimensions for 21st century Christians. He is passionate about Christian media, Christian education, and the importance in both city and country expressions of the 'local church'. He's travelled internationally to report on the deep issues facing the 'persecuted church' in the Middle East (2014) at the height of the Syrian Isis/civil war refugee crisis, and the aftermath of revolutions in Egypt. Neil also conducted intensive broadcast training for Christian and mainstream broadcasters in Papua New Guinea (2015). He holds a M.Min (Leadership) degree from Christian Heritage College (Australia) and has an affinity for exploring deeper Christian realities in contrast to those that are rampant in our 'Secular Age'.
Endorsements '...this book explains the traditional meaning of the word 'secular' and how this has now morphed from a benign framework for managing plurality, to its own formation of religious alternative . In this context, this book contains the sobering warning that the broader Church is 'at risk' of succumbing to the deleterious influences of a disempowering secularisation.' Prof Augusto Zimmermann - Legal Philosopher 'There are plenty of books discussing the emergence of the secular age and how so many are succumbing to it. But few are discussing how we can resist such a threat, especially Christian organisations, businesses and ministries. In this helpful book Neil Johnson incisively and carefully informs us how this can be done. A unique and significant volume.' Bill Muehlenberg - Culture Watch God has blessed his church with thinkers and doers. Neil Johnson is both. With a deep appreciation for Australia's Christian heritage, an acute awareness of the rising tide of doubt and disbelief, and a lifetime of acclaimed experience in Christian media, Neil offers priceless insights for everyone seeking to be public Christians in this secular age. Kurt Mahlburg - The Canberra Declaration 'This does represent a very significant shift from the focus of Kingdom Business teaching. It is looking at every area of your business from a more wholistic kingdom approach and could well become the seminal work that we are needing in this area.' Wes Leake - Business Blessings 'People who are interested in thinking seriously and deeply about the critical importance and profound influence of Christian media will find it is well worth it.' Elizabeth Kendal - Religious Liberty Analyst I'm the fill-in guy when Neil needs a break. And what big shoes they are to fill! This book contains a very important message for our times. I believe God has raised up Neil to be a voice in our nation in these crucial times, and this book will be used to inspire many with it's message! Ps. Matt Prater - History Makers
