Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson, M.Div., (she/her) serves in ministry as the University Chaplain (Non-Denominational) at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. Building on her ministerial background as a leader, educator, and an ordained Baptist minister, Andrea serves the Brenau Community by cultivating relationships and providing spiritual care, compassion, and leadership. Through her work at Brenau and beyond, Andrea hopes God’s inclusive love will shine brightly and illuminate pathways towards transformation throughout creation.
Andrea holds a Master of Divinity degree with a Certificate in Faith-Based Social Transformation from Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of West Georgia. Prior to serving in University Chaplaincy ministry, Andrea served in church ministry for almost 10 years and taught Elementary Music for three years as a GA P-12 Certified Music Educator.
Andrea is a member of ACSLHE (Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education) and serves on the Leadership Development Team of CBFGA’s Coordinating Council. Andrea is a recipient of the John R. Claypool Excellence in Preaching Award, and her writing has been published by Baptist News Global and peer-reviewed and published by Feminist Studies in Religion.
In her spare time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to beautiful places, laughing with loved ones, spending as much time as possible outdoors, and making time to enjoy life at her own pace.
Published work
- Reading Mary’s Magnificat as an Ode to Reproductive Justice
- Jesus said it: The ministry of women is good news
- We should follow the words of Jesus, ‘No more of this!’
Great day today at Chaplain`s Corner 🌱🦋✨😁
📿 Today we engaged the spiritual practice of prayer beads and put our own unique twist on it! (peep those keychain prayer beads y`all 👀🤩)
🌷 Come join us next week or anytime in April to make your own set of Prayer Beads.
🌳 And we were also joined by a wonderful guest today, Ms. Meagan Williams, M.Div, Senior Program Coordinator at @georgiaipl
🎙️ Students: Meagan will be a featured speaker at tonight`s panel in Hosch Theater. Stop by if you`re free!
#brenauspirituality #brenaustudentlife #ChaplainsCorner #prayerbeads #georgiainterfaithpowerandlight
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🤲🏼 All are warmly welcomed and invited to attend this year’s ecumenical Good Friday Service, centered on the seven last words of Jesus Christ.
⛪This worship service is offered by the Gainesville Community Clergy Group (@st.michael1440 @gainesvillefumc @gecgainesville @fbc_gainesville_ga First Presbyterian Church Gainesville).
✝️ Along with several other local Gainesville Clergy, I`ll be offering a homily at this worship service & I`d love to worship with you!
📨 For more information, reach out anytime:
[email protected]
770.297.5903 (call or text)
#brenauspirituality #brenaustudentlife #brenauuniversity #Gainesvillega #goodfriday
Any students interested in attending Passover service are welcome and invited to celebrate with Shalom B`Harim! 🍷🤲🏼✨
✡️ Passover service will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on April 4th at Unity Church of Gainesville, 3415 Stancil Road and will include a full catered meal.
📨 To make attendance reservations please contact: Leon Rubin at [email protected]
or Deb Kroll at [email protected]
If you have questions or would like more information about Passover, please contact me anytime:
[email protected]
770-297-5903 (call or text)
#brenauspirituality #brenaustudentlife #brenauuniversity #passover #gainesvillega
Brenau Prayer Collective never looked so good! 😎🙏
⏰ NEW TIME--12:30-1:00 pm, every Tuesday* in Lockett-Mitchell Parlor (⬅️📍 in Yonah Hall).
🍕Come by on your way to/from lunch and stop by for a few moments to hold space with your Brenau University community through the spiritual practice of intercessory prayer.
☺️ Curious or want more info?
🦋Reach out to Chaplain Andrea anytime:
[email protected]
770.297.5903 (call or text)
Hope to see you there Brenau students, faculty & staff! 🤲🤲🏻🤲🏼🤲🏽🤲🏾🤲🏿🐅🖤💛🦋✨
‼️ *Important: Prayer Collective does not meet the second Tuesday of each month.
#brenauprayercollective #BrenauSpirituality #brenaustudentlife #BrenauUniversity #letspray
We could be good together...in fellowship & prayer ☺️🙏
🥗 All interested Brenau faculty and staff are cordially invited to attend the Fellowship & Prayer Luncheon at noon on Monday, March 23, hosted by Chaplain Andrea.
🤲🏽 Our prayer time holds space for people of all faiths, traditions, and spiritualities.
🐅 Lunch is provided at Hopkins Dining Hall, courtesy of Student Development & Engagement.
🗓️ Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Hope to see you there! 🙏☺️🥗🤲🏽🐞🌱🌼🌷🦋🐅🗓️
#BrenauSpirituality #BrenauUniversity #fellowshipandprayerluncheon
#faculty #staff
I hope all in our Brenau University community who celebrated Eid al-Fitr enjoyed a blessed day filled with prayer, gratitude, and celebration with loved ones!
May the days that follow the holy and sacred month of Ramadan be filled with renewal, connection, charity, and continued community for all.
#BrenauSpirituality #Brenaustudentlife #BrenauUniversity #eidmubarak
Let`s GO, y`all! 🐅🖤💛🦋✨
🤲 Every Tuesday morning, I hold space for all Brenau students, faculty, and staff to come together and share fellowship centered around prayer.
✌️Our time together is meaningful & peaceful...
⛅ and it`s a wonderful way to begin your Tuesday morning!
🥯 Swing by before breakfast, classes, or work, and share a quick 15 mins of prayer together with your University community.
Hope to pray with you soon at Brenau Prayer Collective! 🙏🤲🏽✌️⛅🥯☕👐🤗🐅🖤💛🦋✨
#brenauspirituality
#prayercollective
#brenaustudentlife
#letspray
#brenau
As Lent begins this week on Ash Wednesday, my prayer for you is that you might be filled with blessings of wonder and awe as you experience this meaningful season 🙏🏼🕯️✝️✨
🐅 Brenau students: scroll to see a few of the many great options right here in Gainesville where you can join in & mark the beginning of this sacred Lenten season.
Whether you`re looking for a traditional worship service, ashes on the go, Wednesday night dinner, or a Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) pancake dinner, our local Gainesville faith communities have got it all!
@fbc_gainesville_ga
@gainesvillefumc
@gecgainesville
First Presbyterian Church, Gainesville
🦋 Curious about Lent & Ash Wednesday, or need more info? Reach out to me anytime:
[email protected]
770-297-5903 (call or text)
#BrenauSpirituality #brenaustudentlife #Lent #ashwednesday #shrovetuesday
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