Dr. Johnson

Richard P. Johnson, Ph.D., CHC
Presdient and Academic Dean

Dr. Johnson is nationally recognized for his pioneering work in Healing and Medical Behavioral Sciences.  He was Director of Behavioral Sciences at a large teaching medical center in St. Louis, MO for 15 years.  He is invited into many organizations and medical institutions for consultation, workshops, retreats and other educational work.  Dr. Johnson has given keynote addresses and presentations in conferences including: ACA, STFM, AADA, NACPA, NOCERC, LCWR, NFPC, NACSW, NACFLM and others.  He has taught hundreds of persons interested in healing.  His fresh ideas and enthusiasm for the spiritual aspects of adult development and healing have inspired scores of maturing adults to follow their hearts and live more abundant lives. 

He is a dynamic, engaging, and compassionate teacher who delights in seeing his students grow personally and spiritually.  He has written many articles and eighteen books all focused upon God’s expansive grace.  His recently published his first novel, The Nun and the Doctor, in addition, Dr. Johnson's new book "Discover Your Spiritual Strengths" will be out in March '08.  Dr. Johnson is a practicing Catholic; he and his wife Sandra live in St. Louis, they have three grown children and three grandchildren