I have been SO blessed in my life. I have known Jesus Christ since I was in high school. My walk with God has been an extraordinary experience. 

The two areas of my life into which God has primarily guided me to invest are music and children. I entered Gospel music ministry as a junior at Pennfield High School performing with the Gospel folk group His Witnesses. 

While at Albion College I performed with the duet Monty and Michelle. After six years of involvement with youth and music ministry God led me into a career of public school education as teacher of vocal music...

...Thirty years later God continues to inspire and lead; Outstretched Hand Initiative is a non-profit corporation inspired to meet essential needs and enrichment opportunities for youth.  

It is my hope that as you peruse the website for our organization, you will be inspired in your walk, assured in your faith, and determined to make a difference with our OHI family. 

Monty Bishop, Founder & CEO