Phil, a name that conjures up emotions

Phil, a name that conjures up emotions of all varieties in the heart of each one of us.  But who is Phil Webb?  What makes him tick?  How did he acquire those finely-chiselled features? What is there about Phil that has never been exposed in public before? Persevere, dear reader, and you will be none the wiser. 

Phil is an Essex man through and through.  He cut his teeth in the town that gave us the Ford Popular 100E, the Ford Anglia 105E and other such classics (including the Ford Classic). Yes, Dagenham was the place.

He began his working life as a Science teacher but soon felt called to full-time Christian work in his local church.  He has led four churches since then in Chelmsford, Swindon, and most recently in Dereham, Norfolk, leading churches in growth through teaching God's word.

Phil and Pat pioneered the work at Letton Hall, a Christian Conference Centre in Norfolk for three years and Phil remains a trustee of the centre.

Prior to joining us here at Harefield Phil has been an itinerant Bible teacher.  Those of us who have heard Phil teach know that he has a rare gift of being able to open up the scriptures and pass the understanding and insight on to others in a meaningful and practical way.

God dramatically took Phil 'out of service'!

God dramatically took Phil 'out of service' during January 2004 and during the next 12 months, being 'out of action', God was challenging him.  Challenging many aspects within his life and ministry. God re-envisioned him and guiding him to a church leadership role.

With his teaching and fellowship at Harefield over recent years, God had been placing Phil's name on the hearts of the members of Harefield, it was just a question of time before God told this to Phil and Pat.

Phil Webb has joined the leadership team from 1st April 2005 as full-time pastor.

Pat was born in North Africa

Pat was born in North Africa of missionary parents.  She trained as a nurse at Westminster Hospital, and has worked as a nurse, a midwife and more recently as a health visitor in Norfolk.

Pat is associated with Ellel Ministries, an organisation which helps Christians overcome their problems through counsel and prayer ministry.  She has developed her gifts in this area and believes that God wants to use her to be a blessing to others. 

They enjoy walking...

          …..walking with friends and with God