Stu Johnston was born in Charlotte, NC but grew up in a suburb of Atlanta, GA.  Converted at the end of high school, his college years in SC at first Furman and then Clemson were formative in his early Christian development.  Stu received his theological training from Trinity Ministerial Academy in New Jersey.  Having become part of Grace Reformed Baptist at the end of 1989, two years later, in January of 1992, he joined Pastors Gary Hendrix and Charles Fortner on staff.  Presently, he focuses on preaching and shepherding, with co-pastors Michael Lopes, Jones Ndzi, and Stephen Byrd. Stu and Beth have been married over 35 years.  They have three adult children, all married in the Lord.  And they have been blessed with seven (and counting) young grandchildren.