Phil is the founding pastor of the North Jersey Vineyard Church, which he planted in 1997. By God’s grace, the NJV is a growing, diverse community that sees lots of salvations and baptisms, and serves the wider community in a variety of ways.

As Lead Pastor, Phil does the majority of the preaching for NJV. In addition, he leads the pastoral staff, raises up new leaders, and communicates and implements vision and strategy for the church.

During the years Phil has served the wider Vineyard movement in a variety of ways. Currently, Phil is the Vineyard East Regional Leader, serving the almost 70 churches that make up the Vineyard East Region.

Phil is happily married to Norma, his wife of over 30 years, and they have four adult children.