Phillip Beatty
Info
Seminars: Evangelism, Spiritual disciplines
Currently serving as: Pastor of Student Ministries at Trinity Covenant Church in Manchester, CT and Youth Ministry Network Facilitator for East Coast Conference
Credentials: Commissioned to Youth Ministry
Sermons: visit here. Worship service video: Shekinah Glory: Tabernacle
Bio
Spiritual journey: I grew up in a Christian home and accepted Christ into my life at young age. As a teenager I began to wrestle with questions of identity and purpose wondering how Jesus Christ was going to impact my future. While on a short-term mission trip with my youth group, I heard God’s call to ministry. I wanted to help other teens know and follow Jesus Christ. I am constantly growing and learning through trial and error about what it means to be on this adventure. I am learning to hear God’s voice more and more every day. I want to love Him more and love others better.
Call to ministry: My call to ministry came while I was on a short-term mission experience with a Covenant youth group I was attending in high school. I was excited that I could help meet the physical and spiritual needs of others. My faith in God deepened as I experienced more of His presence. I knew I wanted to live a life that counted for eternity and responded to God’s call by studying Youth Ministry in College and serving Him in the context of the local church.
I am passionate about: Communicating God’s word in a fresh and engaging manner. I long to see people transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. I love my wife of 22 years and my four children. I love music, reading and watching movies. I am also passionate about global and local missions where the love of God is shared in word and in deed. I love visiting other cultures and countries.
How long have you been involved in ministry? I worked in youth and music ministry part time during college from 1988 to 1992. I have served as a full time in youth pastor in four churches from 1992 to present.
What do you think is important that we know about you, as a member of the Speaker Team? I have had the privilege of speaking at youth summer camps, winter camps, family camps, chapel services, seminars, and mission experiences. I’ve also had the privilege of preaching in a variety of churches in various locations and contexts. I desire to use my gifts to encourage and challenge people to follow Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to transform them. I also am passionate about sharing God’s love with those who aren’t yet followers of Christ. I believe that God’s love is the most powerful force in the universe and that His love wins. I love nothing more than the opportunity to communicate that love with passion in an atmosphere of grace and freedom in Christ.
