Chris Bishop

Exploring everyday theology through family fun and ministry.

If you have stumbled upon this patchwork I call my blog, I hope that you find something that peeks your curiosity. This is a collection of thoughts, experiences and encounters about whose I am in the story that God had placed me within. I have been blessed with an amazing wife Katie who is a pastor too, and a daughter, Eden, who is simply a delight. They remind me everyday what it is to be loved. Enjoy

27 May 2011 0 Comments

How Will You Change the world

There is something that is powerful about coming together and being a people that can rally together to be a movement that brings about the kingdom of God to those who have lost hope and the light of the love of God is beginning to dim. We are called ot change the world, to see [...]

26 May 2011 0 Comments

Annual conference

Today I am heading out to annual conference You can watch the live stream http://bwcumc.org/events/ac2011broadcast If you are there and want your 2 pennies to be heard you can twitter about it with the hashtag #bwcumc2011.  Watch the scroll below to see with others are saying

25 May 2011 0 Comments

Blindspots to better things

Blindspots to better things

This past weekend we had a guest preacher, Drew Dyson.  Drew is a professor at Wesley theological Seminary.  he teaches evangelism and practical theology.  I have been able to get to know drew and his family as they moved into Middletown over the summer.  He is a great guy with a wonderful family and brings [...]

23 May 2011 7 Comments

Annual Conference Whats in your bag?

It is annual conference time again and I am getting my gear set up.  I am thinking about what to take.  Last year’s smart choice for me was my kindle.  I read about 3 books or so thought the duration of the conference.  I also did some work on upcoming sermon series graphics. This year [...]

23 May 2011 0 Comments

family and tech

family and tech

Here is a really great artical fromt he barna Group about the way that we use technology and its impact on our families.  The digital age is affecting more than how America communicates. It is also shaping parent-child relationships in striking new ways. Barna Group recently completed a study about the influence of technology in [...]

12 May 2011 0 Comments

One more day to support Jake

  There Is only one day to help out!!! Help Jacob Thompson, a member of our church, reach his goal of $70.00 (exceed his goal) for the Frederick Relay for Life! Relay for Life is an event sponsored by the American Cancer Society that allows people to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, [...]

12 May 2011 3 Comments

Back from vacation

This past week were were in Disney for a much needed family vacation.  It was a really great time.  We took a couple of days to be in the park and then 3 days on a Disney cruise ship.  It was GREAT. I am always a little crazy the week before and after vacation because [...]