John Hobbs

About John Hobbs

John is a sought after speaker and founder of Transforming Life Ministries. He’s also a writer, teacher and equipper bringing an honest and practical voice to today’s and tomorrow’s church. He has a passion for people and helping them encounter the transforming life of Jesus. John and his wife Amy, presently reside in Wilmington, North Carolina with their three children, who he thanks for their four cats and a rabbit. They also have a foreign exchange daughter Jenny, from Germany. Transforming Life Ministries is presently working to build a Camp and Retreat Center, called The Fountain in Fountain, NC.

Simplify: The Rabbit and The Elephant…

I picked up this small book after running across it on This Blog.  The title alone was enough for me to buy it.  Curiosity! I have not finished it yet, but, let me recommend it to you for your reading pleasure.  It is well crafted by 3 great writers, not the least of which is considered one of our most quoted christian leaders of our times,  George Barna.  Let me quote from George Barna's website: "If [...]

Shared life…

Today I played golf for the first time in 1 1/2 years.   I was invited by someone in my church who loves golf and lives on the 6th fairway at Beau Rivage.  My Dad was home, so the three of us hit the links.  It was the most awesome weather; great temperature with a nice breeze.  Now I'm not going to give Tiger Woods a run for his money, so I don't take things too serious.  But, [...]

By |2017-03-20T08:35:53-05:00September 8th, 2009|Church, Mission, Relationships, Simple / Organic Church, TLM Blog|1 Comment

Run away church…

"...and a little child shall lead them." Isaiah 11:6 Maybe there is something to learn from this young generation about Church.  When I was a kid I didn't like going to church but I did like seeing my friends there.  I remember the old man who used to give all us kids a stick of gum every Sunday.  Isn't it funny the things that matter to us.  For me, the greatest memories of [...]

Collectors or Consumers…

This entry from my friend Robbie made me think.  Are we collectors of God's Word or consumers of God's Word.  I hope we are all consuming God's Word and meditating on it daily.  So, here's the poll for the day. How many Bibles do you own?    Leave your comment with how many.

By |2017-03-20T08:35:54-05:00August 19th, 2009|Discipleship, Questions, TLM Blog|4 Comments
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