My name is Philip McDuffie. I am a Christian, a husband to Kahlie, and a father of two children. I worship and serve as a pastor at the First Baptist Church of Jackson in Jackson, Alabama.

A Brief Testimony

I made a profession of faith when I was in the fourth grade. However, if behavior is an indicator of belief—and I believe it is—then it is clear that I was nothing more than a gospel hypocrite. Although I professed to be a Christian, I often acted as an enemy of the cross of Christ. During the time I claimed Christ as Lord, I was actually pledging my allegiance to Satan, sin, and self.

Thankfully, this changed during my freshman year of college. In the fall of 2010, God the Father graciously drew me to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Soon after the Lord caused me to be born again, I began to aspire to become a pastor. Now, by the gracious providence of God, I serve as the senior pastor of a rural Southern Baptist Church in Jackson, Alabama.

My Interests

I love hanging out and taking walks with my family. I consider it a joy to serve the local church in whatever ways will honor the Lord and contribute to its health. One of my favorite ways to spend my time is drinking coffee and reading good books.

Why a Personal Blog?

I don’t blog because I’m an expert that needs to be heard. And I don’t blog because I think I’m an expert that needs to be heard—though I do try to write about topics that I’m pretty familiar with! Rather, I blog because I enjoy writing about certain aspects of the Christian faith. And I hope and pray that the Lord will use the little I actually write to edify and build up the Christians that take the time to read.