Saved at age 10, Phil grew up in an assembly based Christian home in South Africa. In 1977 he immigrated to Canada. Now retired he is in fellowship at Westview Gospel Chapel (Victioria, B.C.) He leads Bible Studies, preaches and has been involved in camp work for the last six years. He has written several articles for Spotlight on Israel magazine. He and his wife, Pratricia, have four children.