Alumni Spotlight: Andy Johnson

Andy Johnson started his education as part of ACS’s inaugural Kindergarten class in 1982, and his is one of the first names on the plaque bearing members of the “All The Way Through Club” - reserved for students who attended ACS from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

A 1995 graduate, Andy went on to achieve his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Cornerstone University. He spent one year teaching PE at ACS in 2001-2002 before pursuing other endeavors - including securing his Masters of Theological Educational Ministries from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. 

He is now the owner of a new electrical business called Rogue Electrical Services, and an industrial maintenance technician at J-Star Motion in Cedar Springs. Married to Trisha (another former ACS student!) since 2008, the couple have 4 children who started attending Algoma Christian for the first time this year.

While their children started schooling at home, the Johnsons were encouraged by the growth and success ACS has experienced recently to make the change. Andy says, “Having the experience I had at Algoma also encouraged us to change. My dad was involved with Algoma in some form or another since they started. After his passing almost a year ago, the emotional connection to Algoma became much stronger.” 
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Isaac (6th), Sierra (3rd), Dylan (1st), and Willow (Kindergarten) started at ACS this fall. One of the first things Andy and Trisha noticed when they entered the building was the slogan on the wall: Helping Families Make Disciples. “It is not the role of the school or the church to teach children about God; that responsibility falls on the parents,” Andy says. “The church and school come alongside the families to assist in this growth. Even though our kids are recent attendees, we’ve already witnessed that in the teachers and administration here at ACS.” 

Join us in welcoming Andy, Trisha, and their second generation of knights to the ACS Family!