Daniel Johnson, his wife Mekea, and their three dogs - Ruby, Reese, and Roxy - joined the ministry of Kirkwood Baptist in July, 2003. Previously, Daniel served as the Interim Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Dalton, Georgia and as Interim Youth Minister at Blacksburg Baptist Church in Blacksburg, Virginia. Daniel has written Youth Missions curriculum for the CBF and is currently on the coordinating council of the CBF of MO.

Daniel is an avid sports fan, enthusiastically following his alma mater, Indiana University, in basketball. Daniel is also a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees in baseball; however, he has found room in his heart for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Ordained in 2002, Daniel is passionate about partnering with the parents and adults of KBC to create a meaningful and relevant ministry for students; one that allows students to seek, discover, and more fully understand the love, acceptance, wisdom, and mission of God in Jesus Christ.