
Every child is a winner and every child and adult will enjoy Barry’s customized Upward® program. The Great Balls of Fun Show is a slam dunk to help the kids laugh, share a lesson, and give the spirit a lift. Barry has performed for hundreds of thousands of children in his ministry and he knows how to reach them, teach them, and share Christ without preaching to them. Here are some words from churches that have used Barry’s Upward® programs.
The You're A Star; Show emphasizes the objective of Upward that every child is a star. The show is 30 minutes of high energy magic, storytelling, and puppetry tied together with a simple and understandable presentation of the gospel. Barry is comfortable leading the children through the plan of salvation or sharing just what your church feels is appropriate. The show ends with a fun and exciting closing which leaves the kids wanting more.
Each summer Barry offers a completely new VBS program. The unique theme of the show is designed to fit well with the LifeWay VBS program. However, the show may easily fit into any VBS week as a fun and exciting special event. The VBS show is perfect for any day of the week, gospel presentation day, family night, pre-VBS enrollment event, or just for fun during the week.
Barry is boomeranging back with more VBS fun. Inspired by his Australian show tour Barry has created an Aussie Adventure Show your VBS "mates" will love! Bring the magic, storytelling, and fun from "down under" to your church. As always, Barry's programs are biblically based and he is more than happy to lead in a presentation of the gospel if you desire. Contact us today because available Aussie Adventure dates are limited. Give our mates Todd and Missy a call or email.
In addition to customized Upward and VBS programs Barry is often requested to perform for Children's Crusades, Fall Festival events, Back to School Parties, Awana events, and other special occasions. Call about a customized kid friendly program for your church. Barry's primary focus is to entertain and educate children about Christ. However, for 12 years Barry wrote and performed educational programs for children in public schools. He didn't just write the shows, he invented the props and wrote the music for one of a kind educational experiences.
“Our people are still talking about what
a blessing Barry was to our Upward program. He inspired and encouraged
our kids and adults throughout
his program. We will definitely use Barry in the near future and
would highly recommend his Upward program to all churches.”
Michael Bates,
Upward Director, Trinity Baptist Church
“Barry was exciting and he really connected
with our kids. The message of how great a God we serve was very
evident in his program.”
Craig Lafontaine, McEachern Memorial
United Methodist Church, Powder Springs, Georgia
“Barry really connected with our kids to
share the good news of Jesus Christ.”
Ken Lovelace, Seymour
First Baptist Church, Seymour, TN.
“In all the Upward program we have had Barry Mitchell
was the best. His ability to connect with children and adults alike
was evident
throught his program.”
Price Cooper, Central Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN