Phil Long, Pastor of Outreach
My favorite character in the Bible: Other than Jesus, it would be John
My life verse is: Mathew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
One question that I would ask God: “Who killed JFK?”
Something that nobody knows about me: I watch Chick flicks with my wife, and I like them.
I’m happiest when . . . I am teaching God’s word.
The one book (besides the Bible) I’d recommend to anyone: His Needs, Her Needs
On my iPod: “500 Miles” by the Proclaimers
My trademark expression is: “Don’t get excited. It’s the other Pastor Phil.”
The team I root for: America’s Team the Atlanta Braves
My proudest moment is: The salvation of my children
My perfect childhood memory: Scoring a soccer goal
In my free time, I . . . read and watch baseball
If I could do it over again, I . . . would not change a thing. As it is, I know the Lord has used my past failures to make me who I am today and help me be a better minister to people who are hurting.
Three people I would want to have a meal with: Jesus, Vala Dawn, The late Dr. Dowell
My favorite movie: Rocky IV
My favorite TV show: Doctor Who
How I would spend $1,000.00: On a family trip
What my last meal would be: Hot wings for appetizer, steak and baked potato for the main course, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
What I am most excited about: Seeing what God is doing through and with our church
My pet peeve: Bad Coffee
I could eat . . . hot wings from Wing Stop
My favorite vacation spot: North Berwick Scotland
My passion for ministry: Preaching and teaching God’s word, Seeing the lost saved and disciple, helping families grow into Christ-centered homes
My family: Jesus, Phil, Vala, Tabitha, Phillip, Jr., Gabriel, Deacon, and Churchill.