Phil Christiansen
Pastor to Young Adults and Families

Meet Phil: I was born in Portland, Oregon and transplanted to northern California in 1979. I moved to Chico, CA. in 1986 and entered ministry in 1990.

In 1993, I married the greatest woman in the world: Nancy. Together we have four children, Hannah, Caleb, Caitey & Noah. My family and I cherish the opportunity to serve at Church of the Foothills and it is an honor to call this place “home”.

As Pastor to Young Adults & Families, I have the privilege of serving and encouraging the 18-24 crowd, newly married couples, and families of every shape and size. I also have the joy of serving as the shepherd/host of our newest worship gathering, called Re:new.

Phil's most profound Christian experience: My conversion to Christ: Fraternity Knucklehead seeks fulfillment in everything except Jesus. College Friend models the love and life of Jesus. Fraternity Knucklehead notices a difference in College Friend. Fraternity Knucklehead drops to his knees and cries out, "God, I don't even know if you are there. But if you are, and if you'll take me, I'll serve you for the rest of my life." At that instant, God stepped-in, forgave me, changed me and called me into a life of service to Him. The rest of the story continues to unfold...and I love it!

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Favorite Books

In the Name of Jesus