Philip was born in Ohio and moved to Mississippi before his 7th-grade year. This is where he graduated high school and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served on active duty for 5 years. His time in the Marines took him as far away as Okinawa, Japan. He ended up being stationed here in Fort Worth, TX in 2001. This is where he met the love of his life, Sherrie, went to university, and started a family. Philip has 3 children (Gavin, Blaine, and Lilly). Philip was raised in a Christian household and cannot recall a time when he did not know Christ as Lord. Even with these blessings, it took Philip until adulthood to more fully understand his desperate state and need for Jesus. He and his family have been members of Grace Community Presbyterian Church since 2005.