WELCOME TO REV BISHOP
Faith is more than belief. It guides our path, hopefully, to wholeness and peace.
Whether you’re looking for a little encouragement, a book worth reading, or ideas for ministry, here’s a good place to begin.
What would help you today?
Choose a path that sounds useful. There’s no need to read everything or have all the answers. Start with one small step.
Grow in Everyday Faith
Find grace in the ordinary, imperfect moments of life.
Faith doesn’t require a perfect schedule or an uninterrupted quiet time. It can begin with a few intentional minutes and a willingness to notice God where you are.
Start with: My devo time stinks
Then explore: What is prayer?
Want more? Browse Devotions.
Find Your Next Good Read
Books that invite reflection, questions, and growth.
Some books stay with us because they make faith feel less tidy and more alive. Here are two older reflections that show the kinds of conversations I love having with books.
Start with: Messy Spirituality and the conspiracy of grace
Then explore: Review: The Next Christians
Want more? Browse Books.
Lead and Serve with Purpose
Practical ministry grounded in welcome and connection.
Good ministry is about more than well-run programs. It helps people know they belong. These articles offer ways to turn hospitality into meaningful relationships.
Start with: Hospitality Is… (Part 2): Making Connections
Then explore: Hospitality Is… (Part 1)
Want more? Browse Ministry.
A note about the archive: These reflections were written in different seasons of life and ministry. I’ve kept the original posts intact because faith grows through experience, and old questions can still open new doors.
A little about me
I’m Chris Bishop, a United Methodist pastor who believes God meets us in the wonderfully ordinary—and sometimes wonderfully messy—realities of life. Rev Bishop is where I reflect on practical faith, books, and the work of ministry.
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