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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June 9, 2026

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High and Low

If you look at the American economy, you see a high and a low. The stock market is at a record high, while consumer sentiment is at the lowest ever measured.

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Faith-Affirming Findings

Biblical archaeology seems to be going through a “golden age of apologetics.” One illustration is the fact that over the last two months I have had the privilege of interviewing three authors on their...

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June 5, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Historical Ignorance

Years ago, a doctor wrote an article entitled, “What’s Keeping David McCullough from Sleeping?” This noted historian and award-winning author had trouble sleeping because he was worrying about what wa...

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