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| CREC-2026-02-17-pt1-PgE141-4 | 2026-02-17 | 119 | 2 | HONORING PASTOR JOHNNY M. McKINNIE AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E141 | E142 | [{"name": "Darren Soto", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E141 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E141-E142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING PASTOR JOHNNY M. McKINNIE AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH ______ HON. DARREN SOTO of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Pastor Johnny M. McKinnie, a quiet and devoted servant of God with a deep love for the Lord and a strong commitment to preaching, teaching, and community service. He is married to Lady Earline C. McKinnie, and together they are blessed with four children who serve in ministry. His background reflects a lifelong dedication to faith and leadership. Pastor McKinnie earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bethune-Cookman University, a Master of Arts in Christian Education from North Florida Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Certificate in Expository Preaching from E.K. Bailey Ministries. He honorably served in the United States Army as a flight control specialist and later spent 23 years in the telecommunications industry before entering full-time pastoral ministry. [[Page E142]] He served three years as pastor of Sweet Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Live Oak, Florida, eight years at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Jacksonville, and has faithfully led St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Kissimmee, Florida, for more than 24 years. At St. Luke, Pastor McKinnie strengthened Christian education by restructuring the Sunday School and Youth Ministries, establishing a weekly Sunday School Forum, New Members Orientation, leadership training for Deacons and Deaconesses, and expanding the Women's Ministry. He also introduced youth evangelism training to promote leadership, social engagement, and spiritual growth among young people. Under his leadership, the church expanded its infrastructure and acquired seven duplexes to provide housing for low-income families. He further expanded community outreach by collaborating with the Council on Aging in Kissimmee, Florida, to support social, educational, and advocacy initiatives for seniors. Pastor McKinnie has served in leadership roles within multiple Baptist associations, including 10 years as third vice-moderator of the First South Florida Baptist Association, served as the Chaplain for Osceola County School Board, is a lifetime member of the NAACP, received many prestigious awards, and is the son of Mr. S. H. McKinnie and the late Mrs. Chelcie McKinnie of Campbellton, Florida. |