What People Say About Fil

"Fil's ministry as spiritual director, counselor and messenger of the Gospel is annointed with the presence, peace and power of the Holy Spirit."
-- Brennan Manning, Author

"...the spiritual director, Fil, was a kind and frighteningly perceptive man who listened to my spiritual journey with sensitivity and silence. He hurt with me. He laughed with me. He embraced me as I left ..."
-- Dan Allender, Author, from his book, The Healing Path

"After many years of excellent service in Young Life, Fil was widely recognized as a 'minister to the ministers'. His heart and vision helped shape an extensive national training program that has continued to grow and flourish. He left a legacy of hundreds of staff who desire to love Christ more deeply and follow Him more explicitly."
-- Denny Rydberg, President, Young Life

"God used Fil as my guide to teach me the value of solitude and the joy of resting in the Savior's love."
-- Jayne Lessard, Counselor