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Phil Mitchell
Associate Pastor, Christian Worship
358-5458, ext 137
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Phil Mitchell came to First Baptist Church as Minister of Music
in 2001. His role has since changed and expanded to incorporate the whole
area of Christian worship.
Phil's principle responsibility is in worship planning and leadership, church
wide concerts, and consistory roles as related to the overall music ministry
and coordination with staff leadership.
Phil's major duties include:
- Conduct Church Choir, One Accord, Youth Choir, Youth Ensemble
- Plan worship services
- Serve as facilitator for the creative worship team, flower team,
communion team, and creative arts team.
- Supervise professional music staff
He is a native of Nashville, TN. Phil holds a bachelor of music from Belmont
University in Nashville, Tenn., and a master of church music degree from Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Prior to joining the FBC staff,
Phil served Ardmore Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC; First Baptist Church,
Bowling Green, KY; and Mountain Brook Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL.
Phil has numerous handbell, choral, and congregational compositions in print
with various publishers. He has written devotional materials published by Smyth
and Helwys. He recently authored, “100 Music Ministry Ideas” published by Hal
Leonard Publications.
Phil Is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Contextual
Leadership from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond.
He and his wife, Libby, have two children: a daughter, Erin, and a son, Austin.