Jonathan Mohr

Henry Weston Smith, Wild West missionary and martyr

Jonathan Mohr — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:13:36 +0000

Any mention of Deadwood, South Dakota usually evokes images of gambling and gunfights. Famous personalities such as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane made the city synonymous with Wild West adventure and excitement. But the real hero of Deadwood didn’t play poker. Circuit Riding Methodist Minister Henry Weston Smith, also known as “Preacher Smith,” came [...]

Living in the shadow of the cross

Jonathan Mohr — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:35:41 +0000

Matthew 16:21 – From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. (King James Version) This past Sunday evening (Palm Sunday), Calvary Tabernacle’s pastor, [...]

Climbing the “LADDER” to better listening

Jonathan Mohr — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:39:19 +0000

The ability to truly listen to other people is a rare skill. Just ask any Junior High teacher and I’ll guarantee you they’ll confirm what I’m saying. In reality, the ability to truly listen to another person and understand what that person is trying to say is a rare skill among people of all ages. [...]

Section 6 Youth Rally

Jonathan Mohr — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:45:24 +0000

Section Six of the United Pentecostal Church International’s Illinois District (whew – that’s a mouthful!) will host a Youth Rally on Friday, April 23rd, at Calvary Tabernacle, 1125 Hampshire in Quincy. This evening of youth-centered worship and preaching will begin at 7:30 p.m. We are especially excited about the evening’s lineup of speakers. Nine young [...]

Preaching at Cornerstone Ministries

Jonathan Mohr — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:58:41 +0000

This week Tollie and I had the privilege of ministering at Cornerstone Ministries in Litchfield, Ill., one of the most exciting Pentecostal churches in central Illinois. Pastor Steve Benthal and his assistant, Keith Paris, were on a week-long tour of the country of Israel, so I filled in during the church’s Wednesday evening Bible study [...]

Become an awesome public speaker (while having fun)

Jonathan Mohr — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:25:21 +0000

You hear your name being introduced over the loudspeaker. The Master of Ceremonies turns, smiles in your direction and extends a welcoming hand. You walk to the podium like a condemned man headed for the gallows. The stage lights shining hotly into your face as a thousand sets of eyes follow your every move. Your [...]

Jesus Christ is the “Most High God”

Jonathan Mohr — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:01:02 +0000

One of my favorite Bible study resources is my copy of Zondervan’s New International Version Study Bible. It absolutely is loaded with insights into the Scriptures, as well as interesting cultural and historical notes that shed light on life in Bible times. If you don’t have a copy, you need to get one yesterday. Oh, [...]

Holy Ghost outpouring at Shake ‘n Steak

Jonathan Mohr — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:42:14 +0000

If you haven’t noticed yet, my friend Victor Aghadi left a fantastic comment on my previous post about the shooting at Farm King. Bartlett United Pentecostal Church, where Victor attends, recently hosted evangelist Travis Worthington. Victor reports that Worthington took 20 young people to the mall for evangelism. In one hour, the group secured 15 new [...]

Shooting at Macomb Farm King

Jonathan Mohr — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:47:09 +0000

Macomb, Ill., the community my wife and I called home from 2003-2009, was rocked today by a shooting and subsequent hostage situation inside Farm King, a local farm supply retailer. A nearly six-hour standoff ensued, ending only when the gunman – a 19 year-old male – killed himself. Ordinarily I wouldn’t mention an incident like [...]

Kurt Warner: a transformational leader says goodbye

Jonathan Mohr — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:31:00 +0000

On Friday, January 29, Kurt Warner held a press conference to make it official: the Arizona Cardinal’s quarterback announced he was retiring after 12 seasons in the National Football League. During that time, Warner put together a very impressive resume: two NFL MVP awards, five Pro Bowls, three Super Bowl appearances, one Super Bowl MVP, [...]