Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He currently pastors Providence Reformed Baptist Church in the Hill Country of Central Texas. He and Renee have been married since 1994.