Torrey Johnson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Torrey Johnson

Protestant evangelist

Date of Birth: 15-Mar-1909

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 15-May-2002

Profession: preacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Torrey Johnson

  • Torrey Maynard Johnson (March 15, 1909 – May 15, 2002) was a Chicago Baptist who is best remembered as the founder of Youth for Christ in 1944.
  • For a time Johnson had his own local radio program called "Songs in the Night" which he later turned over to Billy Graham who was also hired as the first full time evangelist employed by Youth for Christ International.
  • At one time he was pastor of Messiah Baptist Church, 2930 W.Flournoy Street, Chicago,IL.

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