Our Mentors

          Memorial          

Born on September 21, 1914
of homesteaders in Colorado, USA
Dedicated to the Lord at 2 years
Converted and baptized at 11
Yielded all to the Lord at 18
Ordained to the ministry at 23
Married Isabelle King at 24
Son, John O. II, daughter, Constance
    five grandchildren
    fourteen great grandchildren 
Teacher: College & Seminary, 20yrs.
Editor of Prophecy column in monthly
    Sword and Trumpet for 48 yrs.
Evangelist in USA, Canada, Africa
Radio Speaker for 30 years
International Bible Conference speaker

Experiencing a personal call from the Lord, J Otis Yoder left his teaching position at Eastern Mennonite college to be the Founder and President of HERALDS OF HOPE, INC. in February of 1967. From that time until September 21, 2001 he continued in that role.

He was faithfully supported and encouraged by his wife, Isabelle, who also used her college English major to serve as Editor of ministry publications.

From the beginning of the ministry the central purpose has been to proclaim the truth of God's Word using the expository method of preaching and teaching. Special emphasis is given to the prophetic Scripture.

Looking Ahead

On September 21, 2000 founder and President J. Otis Yoder passed the mantle of leadership for HERALDS OF HOPE, INC. to J. Mark Horst, his former Administrative Assistant. J. Mark has the distinct privilege of having Bro.Yoder as his mentor for six years. On May 27, 2001 J. Mark was formally ordained to the ministry, and has begun to prepare radio messages for broadcast.