Awaken

Main Speaker:

Scott Johns serves as the Pastor of High School Ministries at Lenexa Baptist Church in Kansas City. He holds a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Scott and his wife, Addison, are grateful parents to their son, Hudson. Early in his journey, Scott felt called to serve God overseas through campus outreach. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those plans, God redirected Scott’s path and led him into pastoral ministry—a calling that continues to shape his heart and passion for discipling the next generation.

With a deep love for students and a desire to see them grow in their walk with Christ, Scott is committed to teaching God’s Word faithfully and walking alongside high schoolers as they contemplate their purpose in this world. He is especially excited to join AWAKEN this year, where he looks forward to sharing the hope of the gospel and encouraging students to pursue an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.

Worship Artist:

Ian Johnston is an indie singer-songwriter from the Kansas City area whose music blends soulful lyrics, warm acoustic textures, and honest storytelling. Over the years he has released a number of projects, including his debut album Charlevoix (2019), the single Right One (2021), and his most recent EP Haircuts (2022).

Ian initially found his calling to ministry at the age of 14 through leading worship for his church. Since then, he’s led worship for various churches and conferences in the Kansas City and Nashville areas. He has a young energy that captures the joy of worshipping the Lord while using his education (MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) and 15 years of ministry experience to challenge people of all ages to go deeper in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Ian’s greatest joy in life is being a husband and father, but he also currently serves in the Kansas City Metro as the Pastor of HarborKC, a coffee shop-based mission, and the Assistant Pastor at Hillsdale Presbyterian Church.

Check out Ian’s music here!