Rachel Johnson

Muslim peoples are among the least reached with the Gospel in the world. As geopolitics continue to shift and globalization increases, Muslims are no longer isolated to their traditional homelands but are now interspersed throughout the U.S. and other parts of the West. This allows for tremendous opportunities to reach these people with the Good News, affecting individuals, families, and even whole nations.

I am a certified classroom and language teacher (Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages or TESOL) and a competitive ultra-marathon runner. I am working in diaspora ministries, specifically with Muslim women, within the greater metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon, using my gifts of teaching and athletics to share the love and healing of Jesus with women through English classes and, eventually, group fitness classes. Additionally, I will be taking short-term trips throughout the year to assist overseas teams with community, education, and health and wellness development and outreach.