Who We Are
At FaithPointe, we believe that our purpose is not about building a church, but rather a community of believers. This has been apparent more now, than ever, as we slowly recover from the life-altering effects of a global pandemic. We believe in and operate under the authority of the Holy-Spirit, whether we are in the middle of a Sunday experience, a community outreach event, or carrying out our everyday lives. Staying true to the early days of the Acts church, we meet in our homes, break bread together daily, and grow together as we grow deeper in our relationships with Christ.
FaithPointe Elk Grove is our first campus in the United States and it serves as the hub to our international campuses. Currently,
we have two campuses in Mexico City, Mexico, and one campus in Agra, India. We are honored to provide emotional, spiritual, and financial support to these locations that carry the mission and vision of FaithPointe beyond US borders.
Meet the Team
Pastor AJ & Lady J Johnson
Founder & Lead Pastors of FaithPointe
Pastor AJ is the Founder and Lead Pastor of FaithPointe Elk Grove in Sacramento County, California. Over the last 17 years, he has served in numerous capacities of ministry, including: youth ministry, music ministry, church administration, outreach coordination, and Police Chaplaincy. Pastor AJ’s range of kingdom leadership spans from janitorial missions where he helped remodel buildings, all the way to Pastoral Advisor roles where he helped train leaders, grow churches, market organizations, implement new strategies, consult, and more. God has blessed him to travel to countries all over the globe, proclaiming the Good News and sharing the Gospel. He is a master musician playing saxophone, keyboards, bass, and drums and flowing with great sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Pastor AJ is also a powerful lecturer and speaker delivering motivational and informational messages. He believes in the call of the Lord on his life and feels an urgency to take his God-given gifts, talents, anointing & time to the Nations of the World, one mission field at a time.
Back in 2011/2012 the Lord placed it on Pastor AJ’s heart to plant a church. Like Moses answering God’s voice from the burning bush, Pastor AJ’s response was “Here I am Lord.” At that time, God didn’t reveal a name or a location. But because God is faithful to equip us for how He calls us, His Holy Spirit worked and moved in Pastor AJ to develop the vision of what we now know as FaithPointe. After years of growing, evolving, and waiting on God’s guidance, Pastor AJ was ready for the Lord to reveal the next step in His divine plan. The Lord spoke – Pastor AJ would be heading to ELK GROVE, CA. At that time, he was new to the region and unfamiliar with the area. But shortly after, God began to teach him about the city’s dynamic demographics and impressive history. The Lord showed him how the church would start and how it would be – multi-generational and multi-ethnic with multiple languages. Pastor AJ’s excitement and understanding grew when God reminded him how He has prepared him for this new experience. Seasons of serving at a predominantly Russian church, then a predominantly Caucasian church, and then a predominantly Latino church all provided Pastor AJ a rich foundation of leading diverse populations. Embracing all people’s backgrounds, Pastor AJ’s mandate is to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to raise up leaders so they can become all that Christ has for them to be. This is the heartbeat of FaithPointe.
Pastor AJ is happily married to Lady J, a certified motivational speaker and published author from Iowa. She has served in various ministries including children’s programs, single mother support groups, inner healing & deliverance, and intercessory prayer. The Johnsons consider themselves blessed to be a blended family - the proud parents of 3 sons and one newborn daughter.
Pastor Elena Rivera
Pastor - FaithPointe Mexico City
Pastor Elena Rivera (Pastor E) is a native of Mexico City. She accepted Christ at the young age of 15 and received the baptism of the Holy Ghost at 26. She is a courageous, God fearing, faithful, and gifted servant of God whose ultimate desire is to do the will of God.
In 2017, while living in California Pastor E started her journey of discipleship as a pastor with Founder and Lead Pastor AJ Johnson. Weekly, they met and discussed the call of God on her life, the steps to becoming a better follower of Christ, and how to be the leader that God called her to be.
In 2020, shortly before the official launch of FaithPointe’s main campus in Elk Grove, CA, God called Pastor E back to Mexico City where she became the first of many pastors to “BE SENT” out to advance the kingdom of God.
Currently, Pastor E resides in Mexico City with her family and oversees FaithPointe Mexico City (link to Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FaithpointeCommunity-Mexico-City-110565234417971/?ref=py_c). Following in the steps of her pastor, AJ Johnson who she still meets with weekly (but over the phone now), it is her passion to raise up strong healthy leaders for the 21st century church.
Jason & Jasmine Johnson
Support Team - FaithPointe Elk Grove
Jason has served as an usher since he was child. He enjoys encouraging others and speaking wisdom into their lives. He is passionate about helping and watching others grow in their faith.
Jasmine has been singing in the choir and praise dancing ever since she was a young girl. Like Jason, Jasmine enjoys encouraging others and sharing wisdom. She also loves helping people find their career paths. Jasmine's passion is to see people grow spiritually and in their careers.