About the author
Rev. Dr. Michael Chism has been in ministry for over twenty years. He has always had an affinity for the Negro Spirituals.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, to Diana Chism and Haston Thorton, He accepted the call to preach in November 1997. Dr. Chism received his Associate's in Biblical Studies and Bachelor's of Science in Human Resources Degree from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. He later received his Master's of Divinity from Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, OH and his Doctorate of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH.
Michael has a passion for music, especially the Spirituals, which still speaks to those of us living in the 21st Century. He is an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He is currently the pastor of Mt. Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church, located in Lawnside, New Jersey.
Michael Chism resides in Lawnside, NJ, with his son. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing video games and watching anime cartoons.