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Rev. Judith A. Phillips, Ph.D.
Bible College Professor - Author - Speaker
Minister - Administrator - Biblical Tour Leader
Rev. Judith A. Phillips, Ph.D., is a licensed minister with
the Assemblies of God and President of Reyah Bible College. Among her responsibilities
are administration of the Center and teaching a number of the courses.
Previously, she was
the Field Director and an Instructor at Bethany College Sacramento, which she established
in 1996 as a satellite of the main campus in Scotts Valley, California.
In addition to teaching and administering, Judy leads student study tours to biblical lands.
In 1998, she first directed a student study tour to Israel and continues to lead biblical
tours to Israel, Jordan, Greece, and Turkey.
Educationally, Judy graduated summa cum laude (4.0 Grade Point Average) from Simpson College in
1986 with an M.A. in Bible and Theology. She continued her education and in 1994 obtained a Ph.D.
in Theology from Walden University. Her dissertation topic was entitled,
"The Concept of The Holy
in the Pentateuch and Its Implications toward Wholeness of Being and Ethical Conduct." As a result
of her graduate course work, she also wrote a number of books, which she uses as supplemental
textbooks for her students.
With respect to Judy's background, she became a Christian at the age of fifteen and immediately
desired to study courses which would enable her to learn more of God. Although her parents would
not allow her to attend a Christian college, she enrolled at Whitman College (Walla Walla,
Washington) in a liberal arts program and took the only two religious courses offered. She attended
there for one year and then married Dallas Phillips. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Dallas is very
supportive of Judy's Christian studies and endeavors. Some of Judy’s previous endeavors include
directing a District Bible Quiz Program in Northern California/Nevada, Christian Education
Director at Trinity Life Center in Sacramento, Instructor for Simpson College’s former Sacramento
program, Instructor for Capital Bible College in Sacramento, and board member and publicity and
seminar chairman for Church Leadership and Service Seminars (C.L.A.S.S.) annual convention in
Sacramento.
On September 12, 1983, Judy believes she received a specific call from God to teach in a Bible
college, one which demonstrates academic quality without sacrificing spiritual commitment. She
believes it was a call of God because the awareness that she should teach in Bible college was
turned on in one moment of time, and she realized, "Of course I should teach in Bible college;
why didn’t I think of that before?" It was a very strong sense of mission, did not dissipate, and
many doors opened which contributed toward further educational preparation in graduate school when
circumstances seemed impossible. Later, she received confirmation through a Bible verse,
Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it
(Colossians 4:17).
There was no doubt that this was teaching ministry. To Judy, the teaching of sound doctrine and
scriptural foundations is very important so that Christians may be strengthened in God’s Word,
well-equipped, and ready for His use. The positive response of students to her teaching is one
confirmation to her that God has called her to the teaching ministry. Although they state that her
courses are challenging, they learn and come back after graduation to thank her for the impact on
their lives and ministry. Foundational to Judy’s teaching is growing in the knowledge of God. As
individuals grow in the knowledge of God and focus upon Him, they have a strong desire to worship
and praise Him. In so doing, they become more Godlike and Christlike, which in turn provides for
meaningful service in God’s kingdom work. This is the thrust of Judy’s teaching ministry, and more
and more doors are opening for Judy to share this emphasis.
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