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!’
Saturday, May 2 is World Labyrinth Day and all are invited to come walk the @gainesvillefumc indoor or outdoor labyrinth between 1 and 2pm. 🌎⛪🙏🌱
🌎 Around the world at 1pm, many people will “walk as 1 at 1” in their respective time zones.
👣 Anyone who would like an introduction to the labyrinth is encouraged to arrive at GFUMC at 12:30pm.
➡️ Note: There will be a large tent in the drive on the side of the church for a lunch on Sunday. To reach the indoor labyrinth, please park in front of the church and walk down the side of the building. Look for signs.
📨 For more information, please contact Rev. Carolyn Clifton @csbclifton , Associate Pastor, Gainesville First United Methodist Church (GFUMC): [email protected]
🐅 Or contact Brenau University Chaplain: Rev. Andrea Corso Johnson:
[email protected]
770-297-5903 (call or text)
#BrenauSpirituality #brenaustudentlife #brenauuniversity #GainesvilleFirstUnitedMethodistChurch #worldlabyrinthday
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Beloved Brenau Students 📣💛🖤🐯🫶
🤲 This is my blessing for you this finals week 🙏
With love, peace, and grace to you,
🦋Chaplain Andrea
#brenauspirituality #brenaustudentlife #brenauuniversity #blessings #finalexams
The Office of the Chaplain @brenau.chaplainandrea & Brenau Student Development and Engagement @brenaustudentlife was taking care of business for a great cause back in March: Women`s Build 2026 with Habitat for Humanity Hall County @habitathall_restore @habitatforhumanity !
🏡 We were so thankful to be a part of this wonderful event to support the great work that Habitat for Humanity of Hall County does in our community.
🙏 Thankful too for our wonderful team members & our department Vice President, @wmcdrob for making this event such a wonderful experience:
@the_fear_mancin, future President of the Brenau Spirituality Club
@emma_grace4321, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Engagement & Head of @brenaugreeklife
Rachel Lane, Director of International Student and Scholar Services at Miller Institute for Global Education @brenau.global
🦋Interested in joining for the next Habitat for Humanity build? Reach out to me anytime:
[email protected]
770-297-5903 (call or text)
🛠️Or contact Habitat for Humanity Hall County:
@habitathall_restore
#brenauspirituality #brenaustudentlife #brenauuniversity #habitatforhumanity #serveyourcommunity
We had good people & good vibes at the Fellowship & Prayer luncheon for Brenau Faculty and Staff! 🤗🐅✨
🙏 Last month, we gathered to pray and fellowship together around the lunch table.
🤲🏾 We held space together and took time to share our prayers and our lives
🦋 God was with us, and it was indeed a good time!
Fellowship & Prayer Luncheons for Brenau Faculty & Staff will return in Fall 2026. Hope to see you there!
#brenauspirituality #fellowshipandprayerluncheon #BrenauUniversity #brenaustudentlife #supportforstudentsupporters
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Easter blessings, y`all...today & always! ✝️🌸🐣🙌⛪🙏🐰🦋✨🐅🖤💛
#brenauspirituality #brenaustudentlife #BrenauUniversity #happyeaster #resurrectionsunday✝️
Gainesville Community Good Friday Service yesterday was something special, y`all ✝️⛪🙏
🙌 If you`d like to read the homily I offered at yesterday`s service, send me a DM/text me and I`ll send you the link 🔗
🥰 I`m so thankful to be a part of this wonderful group of ministers serving our Gainesville, GA community! I love connecting with all of the faith communities represented by all these wonderful ministers & offering those connections to our Brenau University Community as resources for all of our students, faculty, & staff to enrich their faith development and spirituality.
⛪ Are you interested in meeting any of these wonderful ministers or finding out which faith communities they represent?
🐣 They`re all having beautiful Easter worship services this weekend & all are welcome 🤗
Check out their pages on Instagram, social media, or Google:
First Baptist Church Gainesville: @fbc_gainesville_ga
First Presbyterian Church, Gainesville, GA
Gainesville First United Methodist: @gainesvillefumc
Grace Episcopal Church: @gecgainesville
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church: @st.michael1440
🦋Or, reach out to me anytime:
[email protected]
770-297-5903
#BrenauSpirituality #brenaustudentlife #goodfriday
#gainesvillega ✝️🙏🔗🙌🤗🐣🥰⛪🦋✨💛🖤🐅
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
