Executive Pastor for Ministries
Born and raised: Wilmington, Ohio
Education: Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary (MDiv); Cedarville University (BA)
Ministry Experience: Traveling gospel teams and student chaplain at Cedarville College (now University); chaplain in student affairs department of Cornerstone University; senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Okemos for 15 years; pastoral team here at South Church since 2004 and serving now as executive pastor for ministries
Spouse: Becky Phillips
Hobbies: Reading, golf, racquetball, extreme croquet
Honors: Graduated with honor with a Master of Divinity degree from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary (GRBS); ordained to the ministry of the gospel in 1999; review articles published by The Gospel Coalition website
Community Activities: Board member for the Lansing City Rescue Mission; leading chapel services at Grand Haven Living Center
Testimony: I came to faith in Christ as a freshman in high school, and my ongoing discipleship continued during my time at Cedarville. During that time also, I believe God called me to pastoral ministry, leading me to further preparation at GRBS.