Meet the Strategists.

Dr. Matthew Johnson is a scholar, theologian, strategist, and ministry leader whose work is grounded in a distinguished interdisciplinary academic foundation. He graduated with honors from Morehouse College, earning a dual major in History and Philosophy with a minor in Religion, and later earned a Master of Religious Studies from the University of Chicago, where he further developed his expertise in theology, ethics, biblical interpretation, religious scholarship, and critical inquiry.

In addition to his formal graduate education, Dr. Johnson completed postdoctoral research and advanced training in Traditional and Contemporary Psychoanalysis, expanding his understanding of human development, organizational dynamics, leadership, pastoral care, emotional formation, and spiritual transformation. This unique combination of historical scholarship, philosophical reasoning, theological depth, and psychoanalytic research informs his distinctive approach to leadership development, organizational strategy, ministry effectiveness, and Kingdom advancement.

Dr. Johnson earned his Ph.D. in Philosophical Theology from the University of Chicago Divinity School. His theological formation and continued scholarship span philosophical theology, systematic theology, ministry leadership, preaching, and the relationship between faith, culture, and human experience. He serves as Senior Pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and brings more than three decades of ministry leadership, preaching, pastoral care, theological education, scholarly research, and mentoring experience.

Long before the current Kingdom Advancement ecosystem was fully formed, Dr. Johnson served as a trusted mentor, theological voice, and early source of encouragement to founder Kimberly J. Lewis. His wisdom helped strengthen the broader Kingdom Advancement vision and its commitment to ensuring that innovation serves ministry without compromising theological integrity.

As a Senior Kingdom Strategist, Dr. Johnson contributes theological wisdom, pastoral insight, leadership formation, mentoring, and strategic guidance for churches, pastors, ministry leaders, faith-based initiatives, and Kingdom-centered learning experiences.

Bishop Michael L. Loyd is a bishop, ministry leader, educator, preacher, theological thought partner, and organizational leadership scholar whose work is dedicated to developing leaders, strengthening preaching, and equipping those called to serve the Church.

His ministry and educational leadership includes serving as Dean of the John Loyd Preaching Institute, Dean of New Bethel Bible Institute, an instructor with the PA State Council Leadership Institute, and a lecturer with Faith Nation International Fellowship.

Bishop Loyd holds a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Kairos Pacific University, a Master of Arts in Religious Education from the Interdenominational Theological Center, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also engaged in doctoral study in Organizational Leadership.

Bishop Loyd brought a valuable combination of episcopal leadership, theological reflection, preaching experience, educational leadership, and practical ministry insight to the early development of Kingdom Sermon Architect. As its inaugural Founding Super User and an early platform advisor, he helped evaluate its theological depth, ministry usefulness, preaching workflows, clarity, and accessibility.

As a Senior Kingdom Strategist, Bishop Loyd supports pastors, preachers, ministry leaders, leadership teams, and faith-based initiatives through ministry leadership development, preaching education, strategic reflection, and practical guidance.