Phil Waldrep is Southern Baptist preacher, evangelist, and author based in Decatur, Alabama. He is the Founder and President of Phil Waldrep Ministries, an evangelical nonprofit that organizes Christian conferences.[1]
Phil Waldrep | |
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| Born | Morgan County, Alabama |
| Occupation | Minister |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama |
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Waldrep was born in Morgan County, Alabama, near Decatur, Alabama.[2] His father, Linnes Waldrep, was a factory worker,[3] but he is the grandson and great-grandson of Baptist preachers. He began preaching at the age of 14.[2] Waldrep is a graduate of Calhoun Community College, of the University of Alabama, and of Luther Rice College and Seminary.[3][4][5] He and his wife, Debbie, have two children.[6]
Waldrep founded Phil Waldrep Ministries, which organizes Christian conferences.[7] On October 5, 2009, Waldrep launched a 25-minute radio program, Living with Joy! Radio, broadcast on 500 stations of CSN International in heard in 46 states.[4][8]
Waldrep's 2002 book, Parenting Prodigals, offers guidance to parents whose children have rejected faith, with special attention to Christian parents whose children have not only left the faith, but who have also fallen prey to alcohol abuse, drug abuse and criminal activities. His advice to parents includes encouragement to "pray specifically," "love your child unconditionally," and "allow sin to run its course."[9]
Books
edit- Reaching Your Prodigal: What Did I Do Wrong? What Do I Do Now? Worthy Publishing, 2016. ISBN 978-1617956751
- The Grandparent Factor: Five Ways to make a Difference in the Life of Your Grandchild, Baxter Press, 2003. ISBN 978-1888237443[5][10]
- Parenting Prodigals: Six Principles to Get Your Son or Daughter Back to God, Baxter Press, 2001. ISBN 978-1888237542 [9][11]
References
edit- ^ Bates, Martine (19 August 2004). "Waldrep fulfills great-grandfather's prophecy, lives legacy through preaching ministry". The Alabama Baptist. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ a b Campbell, Kay (10 June 2013). "Phil Waldrep Ministries inspires with Gridiron Men's Conference, creative faithfulness to heritage". The Birmingham News. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ a b Godbey, Catherine (7 June 2013). "Stand up and Be Heard". Decatur Daily. McClatchy - Tribune Business News. ProQuest 1365616694.
- ^ a b Smith, Melanie (6 November 2009). "National audience for Decatur ministry". Decatur Daily. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
- ^ a b Gordon, Jean (24 September 2003). "Waldrep writes book about grandparents". The News-Star. ProQuest 439911071.
- ^ Garrison, Greg (10 June 2015). "Drew Brees, Dr. Ben Carson headline Gridiron Men's Conference". The Birmingham News. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ Martin, Allie (June 22, 2015). "Northeast Mississippi Men Attend Annual 'Gridiron' Conference". WCBI.
- ^ Smith, Melanie (6 November 2009). "National audience for Decatur ministry: Hosting President Bush, launching radio programs, Phil Waldrep expands reach". McClatchy. ProQuest 457182457.
- ^ a b "Parenting Prodigals (book review)". South Florida Sun - Sentinel. 16 February 2002. ProQuest 387995220.
- ^ Zeller, Penny (23 November 2006). "For Some of Life's Hurdles, a Grandparent's Help is Best". Brownsville Herald. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
- ^ Bates, Judy Woodward (16 June 2011). "Prayer, support important when dealing with prodigal adult children". Alabama Baptist. Retrieved 14 February 2016.