Building a home for the most vulnerable impacts everyone involved. This interview highlights the impact from the builder’s eyes. Meet Steve Bishop, UK resident and longtime friend of Ten Thousand Homes.
How did you hear about Ten Thousand Homes?
I was introduced to Jeremy and Jen (two of Ten Thousand Homes’ founders) through a mutual friend in the UK. As members of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), we had a number of points of connection and friends in common.
What made you want to come build a home for someone?
As a result of meeting Jeremy and Jen, one of our teams decided to take an outreach to Ten Thousand Homes. When they came back, they told us that they not only got to be involved with the community outreach and children’s ministry, but they also got to help build a house. I started a conversation with Jeremy about the possibility of bringing a men’s team, and the plans started there. My current job involves a lot of meetings and not much practical service. This was something I was keen to address.
Do you have any particular building skills?
Depends on who you ask! When I was younger, I trained as a bricklayer and worked on building sites in the UK.
