Brigham Johnson

Mr. Johnson graduated from Taylor University and has taught at Fruitport Middle School for 2 years. This is his 1st year at NPC! He loves working with Middle School students and spends his summers working as the Middle School Supervisor at Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference. He is originally from Indiana, but moved to Michigan after graduating. In his spare time, Mr. Johnson enjoys helping out his Church, golfing, running, and being on Lake Michigan.

As an 8th grade math teacher, I view my classroom as more than a place for learning equations and formulas—it is a space where students are invited to see God’s character through the beauty and order of mathematics.

I am guided by the Love Mandate (Matthew 22:37–38), which calls us to love God and love our neighbors. This shapes how I build relationships with my students, foster a culture of mutual respect, and model grace and patience. I strive to create an environment where students feel safe to make mistakes, ask questions, and support one another—because academic growth and spiritual formation flourish in an atmosphere of love.

The Mission Mandate (Matthew 28:18–20) reminds me that every moment in the classroom can be part of the discipleship process. While math may not seem like the obvious place for spiritual development, I regularly point students to the consistency, creativity, and faithfulness of God revealed in patterns, systems, and problem-solving. I use “Dinner Time Questions” to extend learning into the home, helping families reflect on how mathematical truths point to God’s nature. For example, when we study exponential growth, we discuss how it mirrors the way God’s kingdom expands or how small acts of obedience can have a multiplying impact.

The Image Mandate (Genesis 1:26, 28) deeply influences how I view and teach my students. As image-bearers of God, they are thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers, capable of reflecting God’s order and wisdom in how they approach learning. I challenge them not just to solve problems correctly, but to think deeply, persevere, and apply their understanding in ways that bless others and honor God. When we explore concepts like rational and irrational numbers, I invite students to consider how even the mysteries of math reflect the limitless nature of our Creator.