Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson, who was elected the 56th Speaker of the House on Oct. 25, has been teaching courses for the Liberty University Helms School of Government since 2018. He teaches two GOVT 200 courses every eight weeks as an adjunct professor in Liberty’s online programs.
Liberty President Dondi Costin and Chancellor Jonathan Falwell joined the Liberty community in congratulating Johnson on winning the speakership.
“On behalf of the Liberty University family, I extend congratulations to one of our own, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson,” Costin said. “The challenging days in which we live require robust, principle-centered leadership in every quarter, especially among our elected representatives in Washington. I am praying for Speaker Johnson and his family as he leads with the conviction, compassion, and courage required for such a time as this.”
“I am thankful to hear that a good and godly man has been elected to become the 56th Speaker of the House,” Falwell added. “His reputation for putting his Christian faith and family first in his daily life and decision-making is both admirable and wise. I know Speaker Johnson has immediate challenges and burdens he will have to face on Capitol Hill. I am calling on the entire Liberty family to pray wisdom and courage for him and for all those who lead in D.C.”
In his first public address before the House, Speaker Johnson said that his first measure would be a resolution supporting Israel amid its war against Hamas. He also stated: “I believe that Scripture, the Bible, is very clear: that God is the one who raises up those in authority. He raised up each of you — all of us.”
Johnson is a native of Shreveport, La., and a two-time graduate of Louisiana State University with a B.A. in Business and a Juris Doctor. Johnson has previously served as legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom. In 2015, he founded Freedom Guard, a nonprofit legal ministry to defend people and institutions of faith. He and his wife, Kelly, have four children. Kelly is a licensed Christian counselor. They are members of Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, La., and host a ministry podcast, “Truth Be Told,” which focuses on topics and current events from a Christian worldview.
