Our Mission:
Hyde Park United Methodist Church is a community of people committed to Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, united in the love of God, and called to make that love real to others.
We accomplish this mission by becoming people who
Invite people to experience the love of God and become disciples of Jesus Christ,
Equip disciples to be agents of God's reconciling love in the world,
Care for one another in Christian community; and
Send disciples as servants of Christ to participate in God's transformation of the world.
Dave Sippel
Full name: David Clark Sippel
But Please Call Me: Dave
Position: Director, Youth Ministries
Born where and when: Winter Haven, Florida — May 31
Family Facts: Married to Teresa with two sons: Grant (6) and Cade (newborn)
Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Asbury College
How I became a Christian: The Power Team came to my church when I was around 7 years old. Their feats of great power and strength inspired me to become a man of God.
How I ended up at Hyde Park: I have known about Hyde Park United Methodist and its great youth group for more than 10 years. I heard they needed a Youth Director and jumped at the chance to work with such a great group of kids.
The most important thing I do around here is: Help students find value in Scripture and deepen their faith in Christ.
FAVORITES
Recreation: The outdoors — bass fishing, backpacking, canoeing and snorkeling.
Music: 80's, 12 Stones, Jonah 33, Evanescence, Flyleaf, David Crowder
Movie(s): “Untouchables,” “To End All Wars,” “Tombstone,” “The Bourne Identity”
TV Show: “Dirty Jobs,” “Mythbusters”
Food: Grilled salmon, BBQ ribs, Philly cheesesteaks
Place to vacation: Gulf beaches and the mountains of North Carolina
Place to eat: BD's Mongolian Grill, Qdoba, Quizno's
How I spend my free time: Working on the house, swimming, fishing
Best books I've read recently: “The Living Reminder” by Henri Nouwen
Prized possession: Michael Jordan - UNC Tarheels basketball card
Nobody knows that... I really love to drive the church bus!!
Hero I'd most like to meet: Olympic volleyball player Karch Kiraly
My vision for the future of Hyde Park Church is: that our students grow in faith, service and influence in the church. I hope that the Youth Ministry becomes a life-changing launching pad for disciples in the community.
One way folks can pray for me is: Pray for safety as I commute. Pray that God shines through me. John 3:30 “He must become greater and greater and I must become less and less.”