John Haralson Hayes

Dr. John Hobbs has five Masters degrees (four in religion and one in math education), and two Doctor of Ministry degrees. In 1990, he graduated from Harding School of Theology in Memphis, Tennessee with a degree in Church Growth. In 2004, he graduated from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana with a degree in Theology. He has also graduated from the Sunset School of Preaching Extension Department in Lubbock, Texas. As of 2015 including graduate audit, he has 604 college hours of biblical related courses. All of Dr. Hobbs preaching has been in Texas. He preached in Hamby (1970-1973), Loving (1974-1979). Lakeview in Grand Prairie (1979-1982), Cold Springs in Lancaster (1982-1996), Lawn (1996-1998), Hillcrest in Coleman (1998-2002), Ninth and Main in San Angelo (2002-2005), Cottonwood in Wylie (2005-2007), and Sachse (2008 to present). Dr. Hobbs has also taught math in public schools for 39 years. He has coached ten state middle school championship teams. He has received several teacher awards--1991 Outstanding Teacher, 1995--Texas House of Representatives, 1996--Teacher of the Year in Grand Prairie ISD, 2002 and 2004--Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2001-2003 nominated for the Outstanding Teacher Award at Abilene Cooper HS, 2007--Professional Service Award from Highland Park ISD, 2010--Inspirational Teacher, and 2010--finalist for the Garland Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Hobbs has written twelve books--The Word Was God, Searching for Biblical Truth, Building Our Most Holy Faith, Seeking Spiritual Strength, The Compelling Power of the Cross, The Ten Commandments, Advanced Bible Study, Greek Notes over 1-3 John, the Sermon on the Mount, Never, Never, Never Give Up! and Number Sense Makes Cents.