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Naima

About Me

The Ministry of Dr. Naima Tonya Johnston
Psalmist, Educator, Teacher, Speaker and Author
...and Jesus said to the woman, your faith has saved you, go in peace.
Luke 7 Verse 50
Attempted Suicide at 14, Sexually Assaulted As A Teenager, Told She Wasn’t Good Enough To Sing At 18, Struggled With Eating Disorders In College, Abused by Live In Boyfriend at 22, Saved by Grace at 24, Broken Hearted and Desolate at 30, Fulltime Minister and Recording Artist at 32, Delivered By The Love Of Christ and Set Free Today! Naima has a powerful word of encouragement for you! Anointed and holding a doctoral degree from The Ohio State University in Educational Policy and Leadership, Naima speaks to the heart of the issues of low self esteem, overcoming addictions, trusting Christ, conquering sin, living in grace and walking in power!
"Naima is anointed, empowered, and inspired by God to lead people into the presence of God with her ministry…"
Pastor Tim Winton, Naima’s Pastor, City of Refuge Christian Church
"Dr. Johnston is a person who I can honestly say gives me inspiration and courage. She has such a presence about her and speaks so profoundly…"
Dwan Taylor, Workshop Participant
"… it was as if you were telling a story of so many other people. This is a wonderful message that needs to be heard everywhere."
Robin White, Concert Attendee
"She works hard on introducing people to Jesus Christ, and I believe that is the greatest accolade of all."
Jeff Woods, Founder/Director Fishnet Ministries
Naima is the CEO and founder of Broken Box Ministries, a Christian Arts and Education organization, that provides new Christian artists with resources to launch their ministries, provides entertainment and community outreaches and events, and is the umbrella organization for Winsor Educational Consulting Services, 7thirtyseven Publishing Company, Miss Cille's Jewelry Company, and the Music Ministry of Naima. Born in the Bronx, NY, Naima is a graduate of the "Fame" High School of Music and the Arts, and holds a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University as well as a MA and Ph.D from The Ohio State University. Naima is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and serves her church The Lighthouse CORCC as the Church Administrator. Naima lives in Fairborn with her 4 legged baby Bianca - who is not spoiled but blessed!
For Booking Contact Dr. Nay at Broken Box Ministries, 48 South Second Street, Fairborn, Ohio 45324, 937-879-2610, [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/28/2006
Band Website: www.shoutlife.com/Naima
Band Members:
For booking Naima Contact Katapult Entertainment Group

Purchase Your Copy Of Called To Sing, 13 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting In Music Ministry
Influences:
Nicole Nordeman, Nicole Mullins, Ce Ce Winans, Yolanda Adams, Chaka Kahn, Randy Crawford, TaTa Vega and Donna Summer

Sounds Like: Like Naima - it's what we call "urb-spiration worship" What you get when you mix a worship leader, old school gospel singer with music you hear on K-Love... -- CDBABY LINK for NAIMA: Everything --

Purchase your copy of Naima's new training manual for $12.00! Called To Sing, 13 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting In Music Ministry by Dr. Naima Tonya Johnston

Purchase Naima's book and other cool merch at the offical Broken Box Ministries Online Store!

Record Label: Alabaster Entertainment
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Myspace

After much hardwork on the part of the Katapult Family, and then me uploading everything that needed to be uploaded... I now have a new Myspace.  As some of you know the www.brokenboxministries.c...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:10:00 GMT

Jesus Laughed At Me

I sat down to write a blog about my upcoming concert this Friday.  Something inspiring about how I wrote the song, Dying To Know You and how Christ is waiting and longing for those who don't know...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:01:00 GMT

Promote Your Ministry at the Dying To Know You Pre Release Concert

Can I make an introduction? There is one who stands Waiting to love you, Yet here you are weeping inside Trying to hide from the pain.... CHS There is one who is dying to know you Nail scarred hand...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:35:00 GMT

Dying To Know You 8-8-08 at 8

Join me on 8-8-08 at 8:00 for the Celebration and Pre Release Concert for my new single, Dying To Know You from the forthcoming album  This Place.We'll gather at The City of Refuge Christian Church o...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:03:00 GMT

When I Said I Was Done, God Gave Me A Katapult!

I've been in fulltime ministry for almost six years it's been a long hard road.  It wasn't nearly as glamorous as I thought it would be.  I thought because the Lord called me to sing, I'd h...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:01:00 GMT

How To Make It In Music Without American Idol

Hey Loved Ones, Check Out this press release that went out for my program on Sunday at the Springfield Main Library, if you are in the Miami Valley Area in Ohio, please come check it out!  Blessi...
Posted by on Tue, 13 May 2008 22:12:00 GMT

The Fruits of The Network

Just wanted to give everyone an update on The Network Meeting that occurred last Friday night at the Mustard Seed Café in West Jefferson, Ohio.  If you missed, please make sure to keep your eyes...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Why We Need The Network...

Since I’ve entered fulltime ministry I can’t count the number of times I have gotten my feelings hurt by other artists I have tried to connect with, organizations I’ve tried to join,...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:20:00 GMT

Anything Can Happen On A Snow Day

  I have not seen another human being since 9:00 pm Thursday evening.  Depressing right?  It started to snow on Friday morning and didn't stop until about 5:00pm today  Saturday. ...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:11:00 GMT

CD Release and After Party

Join us for the long awaited CD Release from Lady Xtreme and Bloodwashed on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at 7:00pm at Rhema Christian Center, 2100 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio.  And then join your hostess...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:54:00 GMT