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Rufus Johnson Making A Way: Faith While You Wait

Cover art for Rufus Johnson — Making A Way
Cover art for Rufus Johnson — Making A Way
Featured Artist · Christian R&B

Rufus Johnson Making A Way: Faith While You’re Still Waiting

Rufus Johnson Making A Way meets listeners in the middle of real life — waiting, rebuilding, praying and moving forward when the answer has not shown up yet.

August 21, 2026 Christian R&B Contemporary Gospel Music Video

Rufus Johnson’s “Making A Way” is a faith-forward Christian R&B and contemporary gospel release rooted in testimony, perseverance and expectation.

The record meets listeners before every loose end has been tied. It speaks to the part of life where someone is still praying, still rebuilding and still believing God is working even when the evidence has not arrived yet.

“Making A Way” treats faith as practiced resilience: not ignoring what remains unfinished, but refusing to let unfinished circumstances decide whether you keep trusting.

Faith Before the Situation Changes

There is a version of testimony that comes after the door opens, after the prayer is answered and after someone can finally look back and explain how everything worked together.

“Making A Way” speaks from a different place.

Johnson’s release is aimed at the stretch before the resolution — when trusting God is still a decision instead of something that can be explained with hindsight.

In the middle of it

Unresolved circumstances do not cancel active faith.

Waiting does not mean standing still spiritually. Rebuilding does not mean God abandoned the process. “Making A Way” centers the decision to keep trusting and keep moving while the outcome remains unseen.

Rufus Johnson — “Making A Way” Music Video

Where “Making A Way” Meets the Listener

The Waiting

When the answer is not here yet

The song gives space to believing while something remains unresolved instead of pretending uncertainty does not exist.

The Rebuilding

When life has to be put back together

“Making A Way” connects perseverance with movement, speaking to listeners working through change, disappointment or a season that did not go as planned.

The Expectation

When faith still looks forward

Johnson keeps the record pointed toward expectation: trusting that an unfinished story is not the same thing as a finished one.

Johnson carries that message through a soul-informed vocal approach that connects contemporary gospel with Christian R&B. It gives the record warmth without weakening what it is trying to say.

For listeners drawn to gospel, soul and faith-centered R&B, TBK247 continues highlighting Christian R&B and gospel music alongside Christian hip-hop and independent faith-driven artists.

The heart of the record

Faith is not only what you say after God makes a way. Sometimes faith is what keeps you moving while you are still waiting for the way to appear.

Artist Journey

Rufus Johnson’s Road to “Making A Way”

2010

“Brand Nu Me”

Johnson first stepped forward as a solo artist with “Brand Nu Me,” beginning a solo catalog grounded in melody, gospel influence and personal testimony.

G.I.

A Season With Gospel Group G.I.

Johnson later became a member of the Stellar Award-nominated gospel group G.I., co-writing and performing on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Top 20 singles “Pray and Don’t Worry” and “I’m Ready.”

2020

“Thank You”

Johnson reemerged as a solo recording artist with “Thank You.” The record reached No. 15 on Billboard Gospel Airplay and received Willie Moore Jr.’s “Flat Out Hit of the Week” recognition.

2026

“Making A Way”

“Making A Way” continues that trajectory with a direct message for people choosing faith while they are still waiting to see what comes next.

Featured Artist

Rufus Johnson

Johnson’s music has continued to speak to faith, personal growth, relationships and everyday life. His work carries strong melody and soul while keeping testimony close to the center.

“Making A Way” continues that approach without turning faith into something distant or abstract. The record presents trusting God as something practiced while life is still being worked out.

“Making A Way” Release Details

Artist Rufus Johnson
Title Making A Way
Release Date August 21, 2026
Genre Christian R&B / Contemporary Gospel
Video Music Video
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“Making A Way” does not need a finished testimony to make its point. The song is built for the part people often have to live through first: trusting, rebuilding and continuing forward before they know exactly how the story is going to end.

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