Joe Johnson was born in Fort Campbell, KY, to the late Joe and Saddie Johnson. He is the fourth of seven children. The family is originally from the state of Alabama. They traveled at times, due to their father's military career. Most of his father's career in the military was at Fort Bragg, NC, where he eventually retired. Joe met Vedia Rountree after graduating from Westover High School, in Fayetteville, NC. He graduated from college in December of 1982, and married Vedia in July of 1983. They have three beautiful children, Corey, LaBreta and Jennifer.

Joe was called into the ministry in 1980. The early years of his ministry was at Williams Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Spring Lake, NC, where he served as an associate minister and directed the choirs in the church. He has directed many choirs through out the region, sang with many famous gospel singers, conducted music workshops, and produced a gospel album. His vocal talent is soulful and anointed and once you hear him you will agree. You will be hearing a great deal more about Joe Johnson in the gospel music industry.

Pastor Joe is also a gifted speaker. He is known for his ability to bring the scriptures alive, by teaching and preaching in a simple, culturally relevant manner. Many lives have been changed through his powerful teaching. After hearing him, many testify of the relevance of the message, how they are able to make the scriptures practical and real in their everyday life. From Feb. 1992 to Nov. 2002, Pastor Joe served as Pastor at Harrington Chapel Church in Southern Pines, NC. The ministry flourished and became a cutting edge church.

Now, Pastor Joe has been called back to the Cumberland County, NC area. Pastor Joe and a core group of people have planted a new church. The church is meeting at the former Cinema V Theater on Bragg Boulevard.

Once again this multi-gifted leader shares a fresh vision that will impact the entire Sandhills Region. Insoul Fellowship Church will be a strategic high impact, cutting edge ministry.