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Phil Alford
Phil Alford is a native Texan who has been leading worship since he was a senior in high school. Phil was born in Littlefield, Texas and accepted Jesus as Savior at age ten while attending First Baptist Church of Plainview. During his high school years his family moved to Cal Farleys Boys Ranch near Amarillo where his parents served as house parents to as many as 36 boys. Active in music, drama, and athletics, Phil had the opportunity to lead music for the chapel services his senior year, which led him to surrender to the ministry through music.
Following graduation as valedictorian, Phil attended Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, where he graduated magna cum laude. While there he was also blessed to meet, fall in love with, and marry Rhonda, who has added to his ministry through playing the piano and being his partner in life. Phil and Rhonda have three children; Andrew, a graduate of Oklahoma State University, Alicia, a graduate of Wayland Baptist University who is teaching private voice in Forney schools, and Abigail, who is a junior at Hardin Simmons University.
Phil has served as music minister at Bethel Baptist Church, Plainview; First Baptist Church of Post; First Baptist Church of Forney; First Baptist Church of Andrews; and interims as First Baptist, Mabank, and First Baptist, Celina. He has been at First Baptist Church of Heath since October of 2001, first as interim, then part-time, then full-time since April, 2004. He is an active member and frequent soloist with the Singing Men of Texas and enjoys singing in southern gospel quartets.
The scripture that Phil has claimed for his ministry is Psalm 40:3 And He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear, and will trust in the Lord. It is his hope that as he ministers through praise and worship that people will be led to the Lord Jesus Christ.
The music ministry at First Baptist Church of Heath is one that blends the best of current praise and worship songs with the traditional hymns and gospel songs of our heritage. There are places of service in the choir and praise team for those who feel led to participate, and everyone in the congregation is encouraged to join in weekly worship.
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