John The Poet Ministries

Go to Poetry page to see some of my recent poems.

I wrote two new poems inspired by my Father's passing. May he be honored. The poems are called "Broken Just The Same" and "A Trumpet Blows."

For an ongoing testimony go to my personal blog at John The Poet's Blog. My lastest Blog was on March 14, 2012 called "Faith and Money." Check out other blog entry's available.

The testimony I share is not one that readily make sense even to myself. For you see after coming to Christ I found myself in the position that the man of Gadarenes was in. Shortly after becoming a Christian, through Faith, I found myself with a condition called Bipolar Schizoaffective Disorder commonly called Manic-Depression. I imagine the reason this came about was based on my previous lifestyle. God had found me in a world of drugs, alcohol, promiscuity and the occult sciences. My flesh and mind were trained heavily in the wrong way to think. This past way of life influenced me towards a grievous and childish desire for power. Despite this God would answer my prayer to share and`teach about the sacrifice of Christ. The occult teachings would linger and need to be overcome.

Early on in my Christian life I would have to face intense fears that the Enemy would use against me. The Good News of God was that old thoughts could be replaced by the new thoughts from God's Word. The Scripture would bring me more and more peace, joy, and love.

Like the demon possessed man of Gaderenes, Jesus would give new freedom to walk in more and more strength. This web site is to share truths that I have come to know along my faith journey. Like the man of Gadarenes, I am called to publish the great things God has done.

My desire is is to reach out to the elderly in Nursing Homes with the gift of poetry and music. John Beers and I have been sharing Jesus to special people since our earthly Christian years. We desire to promote this ministry as a form of true religion.

A special thanks to my beloved Julie "the artist" Jordan. Visit Julie's link for two special poems that you can enjoy in her memory. I'd like to share a`song I wrote for Julie called The Lord Has Chosen. Thanks to my family for their constant support through some very hard times. My Father James, whose strength was a rock. I could lean on my mother Amy, who was always proud of me. My sisters Sue, Deb, and Cindy who wanted to understand my suffering and come along side to help. Thanks to my friends that encouraged me that my story and poems were worth sharing. Thanks to my team of friends that assisted in the development of my ministry. Especially I would like to thank God for His blessings and may He be honored with this work. To read my book called Another Man Of Gadarenenes go to my blog. The end of the book found at Another Man Continues.

I am excited to share a brand new music project called Abiding. Here is an example of one of the songs I am sure you will enjoy, called Abiding In Him. Another song I am excited to share is With A Promise. I am offering this project at my cost. If you are interested you can send $5 to me at the address below or send me your address and you can send me money when you recieve the CD. This will cover the cost of the CD and shipping. Please tell your friends about this offering. If you have any questions email me at brobsterpoet@gmail.com. You will be blessed as you go to Music page for other songs in this project. There is also another album called For One Soul available.

John the Poet Ministries
John J. Brobst
4830 Ford Ave. N.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

I'd like to share the website of my music colobrater Mark Pence. His website's address is studiomvp.com/blog.

I am excited to invite you to my church's website blairridge.org. Please visit for my Pastor's recent sermons on the book of Hebrews.