Johnson named Cumberland pastor

The Rev. Lanny R. Johnson has become pastor of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He began the pastoral duties there June 1.

The. Rev. Johnson and his wife, Sandi, are residing at 102 River Drive. They are the parents of three children and have three grandchildren.

He received an associate’s degree in religion at Wingate Junior College, Wingate, N.C. in 1961 and a bachelor’s degree in music and religion in 1963 from Campbell University. He also attended Southeastern Seminary, Wake Forest, in 1966.