Phil Mitchell Associate Pastor, Christian Worship 358-5458, ext 137

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.