095: Weathering Unwelcome Change (feat. Craig Johnson)

Until two years of age, Craig and Samantha’s son Connor was just like other kids—playful, verbal, and affectionate. Then everything changed. He stopped talking, displayed behavioral problems, and withdrew into his own world. The official diagnosis—autism. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Craig and Samantha refused to believe a meaningful life for Connor was impossible. God confirmed their faith by revealing to Craig that Connor would one day touch the lives of thousands of people around the world. Craig and Samantha held that unlikely promise in their hearts during the agonizing years ahead. Champion: How One Boy’s Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World is a spellbinding chronicle of the twists and turns of Connor’s journey—guided by his parent’s steadfast hope in God’s promises. Through the unexpected breaking of their spirits, The Holy Spirit was poured out, culminating in a miracle that has launched a global ministry to the disabled. Buy Champion: How One Boy’s Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World now.

About Craig Johnson

Craig is currently the Director of Ministries at Lakewood Church, overseeing all pastoral ministries and staff. Craig speaks at churches and organizations across the nation to bring hope and awareness to those with special needs and the forgotten generations. In 2009, Craig launched the “Champions Club,” a state of the art facility for over 200 special needs kids that features a physical therapy room, sensory room, spiritual therapy room and an educational room. Craig is an advocate for special needs kids & families. Craig has launched a new website champions club.org, and is the co-creator of Champions Curriculum for special needs the first of it’s kind full scope christian curriculum for special needs. He is the creator of many programming tools for families and the author of a leadership book called “Lead Vertically: Inspire People to Volunteer / Build Great Teams That Last.” In Craig’s latest book Champion: How One Boy’s Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World he writes…”You can’t get to the happily ever after unless you are willing to fight for the here and now. There is an amazing destiny in your future!”

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