Rev. John W. Roberts is a full time teaching Pastor and best-selling author. Specializing in life change, relationship building, and grief counseling, Pastor John has been empowering life-long transformation for many folks!
John has over 28 years of ministry experience serving in church and counseling. A Presidential Scholar from Southern Methodist University John has a Masters of Divinity and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He loves to preach, teach, and match ‘em up as “Bishop of the Beach!”Rev. John Roberts was brought up as an Air Force “Brat” traveling extensively throughout the US. He was born on a Saturday and in church on Sunday, because his loving mother, Janice, played organ and piano for 70 years for the Air Force Bases!His father would say, “There’s a sixty percent chance God exists, so get in the car, we are going to church, and your mom is playing organ! Tell her she played good!”
As a published author, and devoted teacher of the Word, John graduated from Texas State University with BA in Psychology and Minor in Religious Philosophy. He then attended Southern Methodist University as a Presidential Scholar, graduating with honors with a Master’s in Divinity. John has served five churches in his 28 years as a Senior Pastor. John loves to encourage people and help them “to make up there, come down here, God’s kingdom to come!” He is married to his beautiful bride of 28 years, Renee, and has two sons, Jacob and Zachary who are both in college. He has an amazing dog, named Lexy, who shows up in sermons periodically!
Caught Red Handed
This book is about a skeptical seeker who’s constantly questioning faith and life. Through a collection of real-life stories—from funny to deeply moving—Roberts explores how God can be “caught in the act” of doing something good. He talks about difficult moments like financial hardship, suffering, identity, and strange surprises (even a gorilla marrying a turtle!) to show how divine moments and lessons show up in everyday life. The writing moves from story to scripture to practical takeaways, all centered on answering the question: Is there a God, and if so, what is God like?
Before You Give Up
This book is for anyone who’s feeling beaten down by life—discouraged, overwhelmed, or stuck. It offers encouragement, reflection, and spiritual tools to help people push past giving up. The themes include wrestling with hopelessness, addressing anxiety or depression, healing broken relationships, and choosing faith and restoration over defeat. Roberts challenges readers to shift their mindset, reclaim their hope, and move toward healing, community, and victory rather than letting pain define them