Dr Gareth Crispin
Dr Gareth Crispin is the Vice-Principal of ForMission College. He has many years’ experience as a youth, children and families worker.
Article'Welcome to our church' can be backed by action if we think hard enough
One of the most iconic moments in all nativity plays is the moment when Mary and Joseph go from door to door in search of a safe place to bring the baby Jesus into the world. At every turn someone says that there is no room and shuts the door ...
ArticleWhy the real meaning of Advent matters and how you can encourage participation
Gareth Crispin suggests that you can get preparing for Advent now, and reap the benefits later
ArticleWhy loneliness is an increasing problem for youth and children and what to do about it
Gareth Crispin has been finding stats on loneliness surprising and illuminating
ArticleMaking the autumn term a great term
The nights may be drawing in, but Gareth Crispin believes we can lift the autumn gloom by valuing the month for what it gives us and our groups.
ArticleTo baptise or not baptise – is that the question?
Do you believe in infant baptism or believers’ baptism? Do you even know the language and why it matters? If you are part of a local church which practises one or the other, or indeed neither, then knowing where the church stands and what you think about it will be important, especially if you are a youth or children’s worker who grew up in a different tradition. Gareth Crispin knows both worlds well and draws out what it’s about, why it matters and asks some significant questions.
