Chris Bishop

Here is a story from the guys over at Group publishing about the things youth report needing in their lives.  I thought that it was in interesting result.  Also I think that it shows the importance of faith relationships, and puts the pressure of Christian educators to have some clear and drawn out plan of [...]

 I saw this post the other week and I thought that it was really interesting.  It has been rolling around in my mind along with a quote from Kenda Creasy Dean that says that, “youth ministry is the R&D of the church.”  Makes me think about how youth are a great barometer for the health [...]

Over the Christmas break I was able to watch as some kids at Katie’s winter break camp played games.  On of the games was a favorite of mine back in the day.  It was “Guess Who”.  This is the game where you try to guess through a process of questions and elimination which person your [...]

After some time of jingling around in my mind, I finally put design to ink and came up with this logo on a soccer style jersey.  I am really excited about it, and just wanted to share a couple of pictures. Here is another of my Screening “lab” in the basement. 

    An Article by Carlee Lammers The youth of Middletown United Methodist Church held a Homeless for a Night event on Dec. 5-6 to raise awareness of homelessness and hunger not only in the surrounding communities, but across the United States.  Approximately 82 children in Middletown live under the poverty level, 1,140 people in [...]

I am getting really excited about our “Homeless for a Night” event.  I think it is going to be a really great mercy and justice event that raises all kinds of awareness.  Here is a promo video of our youth challenging the congregation that will go along with my sermon this weekend.  Homeless for a [...]

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