John Hopper, DMin

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Author | Teacher | Area Director — Search Ministries

John Hopper serves as an Area Director for Search Ministries in Houston, Texas, where he facilitates gatherings and conversations aimed at helping others think more deeply about God and life. Prior to joining Search, John worked in the private sector first as a tennis pro and later in real estate. After transitioning into full-time ministry, John served for 16 years as a pastor at Bridge Point Bible Church in Houston. John has always enjoyed learning and was in school far too long! He earned a B.A. in Economics at Trinity University, an M.Ed. at the University of Houston, an M.A. in Transformational Leadership at Bethel University, and a D.Min. at Biola University, where he focused on Christian apologetics and worldview studies. John enjoys exercising, particularly on a tennis court, spending time with his wife at just about anything, and catching up with his four adult children and their great spouses.

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Giving Jesus Away: Finding Joy in Sharing the Gospel

I’d like to tell others about Jesus, but . . . I get too nervous. I don’t know how to start the conversation. I tried once, but it wasn’t well-re...

Featured on: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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Questioning God?: Answers to Questions Worth Asking

"How can anyone believe in God in this scientific age?" "Haven't Christians caused more harm than good?" "I'm a good person. Isn't that good enough?...

Featured on: Monday, June 13, 2022

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August 28, 2026

Penna Dexter

A Detrans Clinic

Texas Children’s Hospital is the nation’s largest freestanding pediatric hospital. Located in Houston, it ranks #1 in Texas and in the top tier of children’s hospitals in the U.S.

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Kerby Anderson

Commitment

Lack of commitment is one of the biggest problems in marriage and relational formation.

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August 27, 2026

Kerby Anderson

UFOs and God

In all my years of doing a radio commentary, I have only mentioned UFOs and extraterrestrials a few times. I recently did an interview with Derrick Warfel about his book, UFOs and God, which is a comp...

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