In His Image
Fortify your witness with Christian apologetics.
In His Image
Fortify your witness with Christian apologetics.
Our Beliefs
The Authority of Scripture
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Authority of Scripture
The Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the ultimate standard for truth.
The Trinity
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Authority of Scripture
One God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, the only Savior of the world.
Salvation by Grace Through Faith
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
Eternal life is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
The Resurrection
The Great Commission
The Great Commission
Jesus rose bodily from the dead, securing victory over sin and death.
The Great Commission
The Great Commission
The Great Commission
Believers are called to share the gospel and make disciples of all nations.
Marriage
The Great Commission
The Church
We affirm the traditional, biblical view of marriage as defined by Jesus: a covenant union between one man and one woman.
The Church
The Great Commission
The Church
We believe in the establishment of the Church as the body of Christ, called to worship, fellowship, and serve as His hands and feet in the world.
Our Founders
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of six at First Baptist Church of Arnold, Missouri. Since then, God has faithfully shaped his life, calling, and family. Tim has been married to his wife, Vanessa, for nearly 22 years, and God has blessed them with four children: John, Elanna, James, and Terra.
Tim served on staff at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, for five years, during which time he also volunteered with Ratio Christi. In April 2024, he stepped into full-time campus apologetics ministry as the Chapter Director for Ratio Christi at Tarrant County College (South Campus), where the ministry has now been active for nearly two years. Tim has organized and led numerous apologetics initiatives, including conferences, debates, Q&A panels, and college outreach events, often partnering with ministries like Watchman Fellowship. He has spoken on topics such as “What is Truth?” and “Is the New Testament Reliable?” and participated in a 2024 mission trip to Utah to minister to the Latter-Day Saint community.
Tim’s calling to ministry began at age 14, when he sensed God directing him to surrender his life to full-time service. That calling deepened with a burden for discipleship (Matthew 28:19) and conviction from 1 Peter 3:15 to be prepared to give a defense for the hope within us. These convictions have fueled his passion to help believers defend the faith with confidence and share the gospel with grace and truth.
He earned a B.S. in Worship Studies from Liberty University and is beginning/pursuing a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics and Theology through Southern Evangelical Seminary Online. Tim is committed to serving students, equipping believers, and engaging the next generation on Texas campuses for Christ.
Thomas Doane
Thomas grew up in a secular family with a mix of beliefs and an atheist Father. As a child and teenager, the Holy Spirit raised deep questions about God, but when these questions were posed to professing Christians, they were often met with discouragement and few answers. This led to being distant from God for years and later becoming an outspoken atheist apologist, leading others away from faith.
Everything changed after meeting Christian, who genuinely lived their beliefs and patiently answered the multitude of snarky questions from a jaded atheist. His kindness and wisdom made a big impact. Thomas surrendered his skepticism to the infinite wisdom of God at the age of 40. This led to a life transformed, a restored marriage, and a new hope where there was none.
Thomas is now called to ministry to help others find answers to their questions about their faith and Christianity. Thomas has since obtained a B.A.S. in Systematic Theology from Wayland Baptist University, an M.A. in the Philosophy of Religion from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and is currently a Doctoral candidate in the Philosophy of Religion at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Thomas has experience in pastoral ministry and has taught classes in Apologetics, Debate, Theology, and Biblical Languages at local churches in South Texas. Thomas believes that every honest question deserves a thoughtful answer, and all Christians share the responsibility to explain what we believe. My mission is to bring the expert training usually reserved for church professionals to everyone, so our church can be more effective, and every believer can confidently share the gospel.
Testimonials
Rev. Jimmy McNeil Senior, Pastor Pleasantview Baptist Church
Rev. Jimmy McNeil Senior, Pastor Pleasantview Baptist Church
Rev. Jimmy McNeil Senior, Pastor Pleasantview Baptist Church
Tim Johnson is highly recommended for his exceptional leadership, integrity, and commitment to Christian ministry. He served five years as Facilities Director at Pleasantview Baptist Church, demonstrating diligence, humility, and excellence. Tim is deeply rooted in his faith, intellectually rigorous, and communicates complex apologetic co
Tim Johnson is highly recommended for his exceptional leadership, integrity, and commitment to Christian ministry. He served five years as Facilities Director at Pleasantview Baptist Church, demonstrating diligence, humility, and excellence. Tim is deeply rooted in his faith, intellectually rigorous, and communicates complex apologetic concepts with clarity and grace. Known for his dependability, teachability, and collaborative spirit, he integrates academic depth with pastoral sensitivity. His professionalism, moral clarity, and servant’s heart make him well-suited for leadership in apologetics and ministry.
Young Adult Pastor Austin McNeil Pleasantview Baptist Church
Rev. Jimmy McNeil Senior, Pastor Pleasantview Baptist Church
Rev. Jimmy McNeil Senior, Pastor Pleasantview Baptist Church
College campuses are a critical mission field, often hostile to a biblical worldview. Tim aand Ratio Christi provide intentional, Christ-centered ministry to meet this need. Tim combines strong apologetics training with a deep passion for seeing students rooted in the Gospel. His impact is clear—engaging students with clarity, shepherding
College campuses are a critical mission field, often hostile to a biblical worldview. Tim aand Ratio Christi provide intentional, Christ-centered ministry to meet this need. Tim combines strong apologetics training with a deep passion for seeing students rooted in the Gospel. His impact is clear—engaging students with clarity, shepherding them faithfully, and modeling unwavering commitment to Christ.
Brady Blevins Senior Apologist- Watchman Fellowship
Rev. Jimmy McNeil Senior, Pastor Pleasantview Baptist Church
Brady Blevins Senior Apologist- Watchman Fellowship
Tim Johnson has transformed Ratio Christi at Tarrant County College South Campus from zero involvement to a thriving, committed group through prayer, consistency, and hard work. He fearlessly engages students for Christ with confidence and compassion, balancing discipleship and diverse apologetics teaching while keeping everything deeply biblical.
Eric Hernandez President of EHM Ministries
Rev. Jimmy McNeil Senior, Pastor Pleasantview Baptist Church
Brady Blevins Senior Apologist- Watchman Fellowship
Tim Johnson has demonstrated a consistent passion for training believers in apologetics through Q&A events, campus debates, and conferences. His ministry is relational and pastoral, marked by integrity, humility, and perseverance. Tim equips Christians to think clearly, defend their faith graciously, and grow in confidence, while investin
Tim Johnson has demonstrated a consistent passion for training believers in apologetics through Q&A events, campus debates, and conferences. His ministry is relational and pastoral, marked by integrity, humility, and perseverance. Tim equips Christians to think clearly, defend their faith graciously, and grow in confidence, while investing deeply in students and people. His work is driven by a sincere desire to strengthen lives in faith and truth.