Graduating from Lee University in 1976, Jimmy Phillips quickly became known as an anointed minister of music. As a teen, he won the International Teen Talent Vocal Solo title. In 1977, he accepted the position of Minister of Music at the prestigious Princeton Pike Church of God in Hamilton, Ohio where his tenure as Senior Music Pastor lasted for 30 years. During that time he established himself as a worship leader, songwriter, arranger, choir director and performer. His compositions have been featured on several recording projects, international Christian television and Benny Hinn crusades. Jimmy received the Church of God “Distinguished Minister Of Music” award in 1998 and again in 2003. His wife Johnna holds a Bachelor of Business Education degree from Lee University. She is an accomplished organist and singer as well as an instructor of American Sign Language. Jim and Johnna have two sons who also graduated from Lee University. Justin is married to Kristen Looney and Josh married Jenny Clay. Josh and Jenny presented Pastor Jim and Johnna with their first grandchild, Emma Brooke, in December of 2008. Pastor Jim & his wife Johnna joined Redemption Point Church as Choir Director and Worship Leader in March of 2007. Jim was called to the ministry at the age of 13, and he believes the Music Ministry at Redemption Point is the culmination of that calling.
Jimmy's vision for future of the Redemption Point Music Ministry can be summed up in the following lyrics he recently wrote:
‘One Thing I Know… the Lord is my healer. Another thing I know... the prayers of the righteous shall prevail. And this I also know… the Father is faithful. And I know He will deliver me.’
He adds: "I feel I must now add one more line to that song…
‘Another thing I know… God is in control.’ God is taking Redemption Point Church to places unknown to them before. He is revealing himself in extraordinary ways and making His presence known to all who will seek Him. We pray every day that through the power of the Spirit, we will be able to change and thus create an atmosphere of worship so that God’s people can enter in to His presence.”