Pastor Robinson was raised in a small town about twenty-five miles of Pensacola called Molino, Florida. He attended Union Missionary Baptist Church and the Mt Pleasant A.M.E. Church

He moved to Detroit, Michigan at age eleven with his family. He dropped out of school at age fifteen. Yet he later finished with by earning a GED. Pastor and First Lady Robinson started their family at a very early age. By the age of seventeen they had three sons, and by the age of twenty-one they had a fourth son. Pastor and First Lady Robinson have been together for over thirty years.

Life’s experience has afforded Pastor Robinson the opportunity to acquire a variety of skills and meet cross the path of great people. His has been employed by Ford Motor Company, Detroit Steel, Several Oil Companies, and the United State Army where he retired as First Sergeant.

Johnnie accepted his calling into the ministry at the age of 22. He preached and pastored his entire military career. He started following the call of God in an Army dayroom under Pastor Wayne D. Baker, and with New Harvest Outreach under the late James Tolbert. In 1978 God moved the heart of Johnnie to join in with Pastor Baker and the Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church. He entered into the conference of the A.M.E. Church October 1979. While with the A. M. E. he served as pastor or associate at Wayman Chapel A. M. E., Union Springs AL., Bethel A. M. E, Pittsview, AL., and Peace and Goodwill A. M. E Crawford, AL. Faithfully standing with his mentor and Pastor Wayne D. Baker Johnnie, Pastor Robinson Co-founded the Spirit Filled Methodist Church. Ten years of his pastoral work was in Aschaffenburg Germany. While in Germany he became the president of the largest gathering of black churches in Europe, “European Explosion”. He served as president of the Ministerial association of Greater Europe, which included Germany, Belgium, England, Spain, Berlin (before the fall of the wall), Turkey, and Greece. This group met on the third week of June each year to celebrate the love of God.

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: For truly the harvest is plenteous, but the laborers are few. The Holy Spirit impressed these words upon the heart and spirit of Rev. Johnnie Clifton Robinson, Jr. Thus Higher Power Outreach grew out of a vision from God. As early as summer of 1994, Rev. Robinson realized that God was requiring him to begin this mission in the Phenix City, Alabama, Columbus, Georgia area. Rev Robinson discussed this vision with his wife Sharon, who was very supportive of him in this effort.

In March 1995 Rev. Robinson took steps to begin the outreach ministry. Being led by the Spirit of God, he felt the need for a discipleship ministry with every potential member being trained and equipped to win souls for Christ. This vision was shared with a small group of faithful saints.

After much prayer and communion with God, the group had their first church service at the Robinson’s home in Columbus, Georgia. A closer walk with Jesus, a spiritual renewal, and outreach to the lost, bruised, battered, broken, forgotten, depressed, distressed, homeless and all needy souls was imperative. Through Rev. Robinson’s leadership, a Church filled with the Holy Spirit and led by God was the burning desire of this group. The Church was to be an independent, non denominational church. Realizing that the Church must completely rely on the Holy Spirit to accomplish this great task, the name Higher Power Outreach was given.

On May 7, 1995 Higher Power Outreach Church officially took possession of the property at 1200 12th Court, which was owed by the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church. This property would later be the corner stone of success for many members of Each One Reach One homless shelter through job training, spiritual motivation and christian education. This process was enhanced by a minister named Rev. Robert P. Youngblood.

Through long hard nights and days the Rev. Mary Jo Davis, the youngest sister to Pastor Johnnie Robinson was instrumental in getting plans for a child care center in the church. She went on to become its first director. While maintaining a child care center, she was also instrumental in starting a children’s church too. Rev. Dennis proved that there are no tasks too large, no task too small. She trusted God and did them all.

In September 1997 was a beginning of the manifestation of many of the dreams of Pastor Robinson. Coming into focus and reality were the things that God wanted for this area was at hand. It is our prayer that God will continue to bless our efforts. With the great help of Rev. Mary Jo (Dennis) Davis Power Up Daycare was born and now serves Phenix City and Columbus parents. He faithfully gives thanks each day for God’s grace and mercy that has shown in a mighty way in all of our endeavors. He gives many thanks for those who have helped move the ministry forward and welcome new members who will help take it to the next level.

Currently Pastor Robinson is the Vice President of Phenix City Russell County Ministerial Alliance, Lee/Russell County, and Russell County Habitat for Humanity. He is a graduate of Lambauch School for Literacy, Billy Graham School of Evangelism, and School of Advanced Evangelism, Stephen Olford School for Biblical Preaching, and Troy State University where he acquired his Degree in Business Administration.