Thank you

Betty Jo and I knew when we decided to follow Doctor’s orders and pull off the road for about 5 months that there were some financial needs that were going to have to be met  and the Lord, as always, has provided in a great way.  In our ministry for 30 years we have felt [...]

Site Updates…

Blessings to all of you who frequently follow and support John W. Hobbs and Maranatha Ministries.  Over the next month we will be updating John’s website to better serve you with resources, teaching, personal and ministry updates, as well as scheduled events in your area.  Your support and input is an invaluable resource to us.  Please [...]

Beach Baptism

Yesterday afternoon we had the privilege of baptising about 20 teenagers and adults, mostly teenagers.  It was memorial day weekend and the beach was crowded despite rain all around us.  It was awesome hearing the group of about 60 or 70 cheering for each person as they declared publicly their commitment to Jesus.  The event [...]

What a weekend

What a weekend this is going to be.  Friday and Sat I will be at the Ken Helser Men’s retreat and have the chance to speak Sat morning.  There are a lot of things that make this a special event, but much of it has to do with the fact that Scott and John will [...]

What a Day!

This morning at Liberty I started a 3 or 4 message series on the Person and work of the Holy Spirit.  I am really looking forward spending the teaching time on Sunday mornings.  Following the Sunday messages we will start a teaching series during the week that will be more a exhaustive treatment of the Holy [...]

Cambridge Meeting

Kenny and I were in Cambridge, Md for a wonderful time in Jesus with our friends Jay and Brenda Hurly.  Jay pastors Grace UMC in Cambridge and we were there to celebrate the erecting of a tabernacle in Cambridge in the early 1900s.  A group of men, around 500, erected a 2000 seat tabernacle in [...]

Schedule Update

Blessings to you guys!  John’s schedule has been updated through the end of September with all confirmed dates!  Be sure and check out the scheudle page!

Ministry Update!

John just had a fantastic meeting up at Moores Chapel UMC in North East, MD.  John is currently on the road to the Outer Banks to minister at Liberty Christian Fellowship and is looking forward to some down time with Betty Jo!  We ask for your continued prayers for rest for John and provision for [...]

The week after Israel

I am really missing Israel, but it is also great to be back home.  Jo and I both are feeling the effects of being 66 and leading a tour for 11 days, but we are already excited about next year.   Those of you who might be interested in planning ahead, our trip next year will be [...]