Yeathus (Yea) Johnson

Yeathus Johnson has served as a church planter, pastor, denominational leader, and business owner, bringing more than 25 years of experience in developing diverse leaders and churches across 26 cultures. His work has primarily focused on urban communities throughout the Greater NYC and Metro Atlanta areas. Having shepherded pastors for many years, some affectionately call him “Bishop.”

He is certified to train and coach in Emotional and Relational Intelligence using the Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI 2.0). He is also a certified leadership and executive coach and an international trainer in Cultural Intelligence, serving organizations around the world.

Yeathus holds a B.S. in Accounting from South Carolina State University and a Master’s in Urban Ministry from Alliance University. He is currently ABD (All But Dissertation) and prayerfully working toward completing his doctorate in Global Leadership in 2026.

His organizational and project management foundation was built during a decade-long career as a product manager in Information Technology with United Parcel Service. A proud military veteran, Yeathus served four years in the U.S. Army.

Yeathus currently serves with the Christian and Missionary Alliance South District, providing oversight to 32 churches across Georgia. He is also the President of Chrysalis Pathway Solutions, the organization he founded in 2019.