Roderick Phillips

“Rod Phillips is our Pastor-Teacher.  Since his father worked for British Airways Rod spent much of his life in other countries: He was born in Tel-Aviv, Israel; at age 5 his family moved to Frankfurt, Germany; at age 8 they moved again to Camberley, England; and at age 16 they immigrated to the USA finally landing in Clarkston, MI where he graduated from High School.

Rod has over 35 years of pastoral ministry experience, serving as Sr. Pastor in both Michigan and California for the past 20 years.  During his ministry he has emphasized the need for effective Missions, especially the support and training of national pastors around the world. He is also committed to teaching, training and practicing Biblical Counseling in the local church.

Rod completed his Ph.D. from Trinity Theological Seminary and served as an adjunct professor at The Master’s University.  He was recently welcomed to serve on the faculty at The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary in Vallejo, CA.  Rod is married to Elia, a Bay Area native, and they have four adult children: Vanessa, Gavin, Deanna and Adam, and two grandchildren: Raiden and Archer.

Rod enjoys reading a good book, riding his mountain bike, playing golf, following the entertaining progress of West Ham United (an English soccer team), and a good cup of joe from Starbucks, Peet’s, and especially Philz.”