Expertise:
Community outreach; Ministry services
Major Product/SVS:
Public services; Rehabilitation and re-entry services for prison inmates
Hobbies/Sports:
Music; Singing gospel songs
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Divinity, Liverpool Hope University (2007); Doctor of Divinity, Moody Bible Institute; Coursework in Business Law, University of Maryland; Coursework in Economics, Wake Forest University
Number Of Years In Profession:
36
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to being God-centered and drawing from his own personal experience.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he worked in prisons for about 30 years and has ministered as far away as Louisiana. When he ministered in Illinois, he felt something was missing. Inmates were not being prepared to re-enter society. That got him interested in going deeper with it.
Extended Bio Profile:
The Rev. Phillips was with the education department for 33 years. Twelve years ago, he was part of a task force where went all around the country with the department. He worked with sheriffs and correctional officers throughout the state of Illinois in an effort to provide support and facilitate efforts to reduce recidivism. He taught life skills and has an ongoing network for re-entry into the community. He harnesses his energy to get people to understand recidivism and to repair and restore people's lives. He works with the sheriff's department to teach psychology within the institution and introduces parolees to an aftercare network so they can learn where to get the things they need. The Rev. Phillips also provides information regarding shelters and places that provide jobs, training and other services.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with the sheriff's department to teach psychology within the institution; Providing inmates with the life skills needed to re-enter society
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, the Rev. Phillips would love to complete this package and let the nation know that they cannot cast people aside. He believes that the nation needs to bring them back together if possible, and they should be allowed to have working relationships.