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Late Senior Pastor Graham Johnston, Subi church

RIP 

Graham who was Senior Pastor at Subiaco Church since September 1, 1989 died peacefully at home on Monday evening (17 January 2011), surrounded by his wife Tracey, teenage children Paige and Carson and one of his brothers and his Mother and Father from the United States. Graham was just 50 years old.

Graham’s heart has always been for mission – to take the news of God’s love and grace to all who choose to hear. This passion led Graham to Perth as part of a Leighton Ford Crusade in 1988. In Perth Graham met Tracey Hemming and they were married at Subiaco Church on July 31, 1989. Graham and Tracey have served Subiaco Church faithfully for 21 years and in the process raised two children Paige and Carson. The Johnston family has been an inspiration to all of us who have been privileged to know them and to be taught, loved and challenged under Graham’s leadership.

Graham was born and raised in the United States and he is a 3rd generation leader in Christian ministry. Graham’s two brothers pastor large churches in the US and Graham’s father was Principal of William Tyndale College in Detroit for many years. Since ‘retirement’ Graham’s dad has accompanied him on numerous teaching and training missions to countries already noted above. Graham’s indefatigable style comes from his dad! Graham’s family have always been gracious in ‘letting Graham go’ to live and work in Perth. It was fitting therefore that Graham’s wonderful parents could be here when Graham passed away to what we know is his reward in the Kingdom of God.