Our Vision

Our mission is to see people connected to Jesus, community, and God’s purpose for your life. 

Connected to Jesus - We were created for a relationship with God that we can only have through Jesus. Whether a new relationship with Jesus or a deepening of the relationship you already have, we want to help you connect to Jesus in your life. 

Connected to Community - We were made for community. We push to move people from just acquaintances to people in loving, meaningful, accountable relationships. 

Connected to Purpose - You were wired for purpose and mission. God takes your talents, gifts, resources, and influence and wants to use it for his glory. Our goal is to connect and equip you in God’s individual calling.

Meet Our Pastor

           

Along with a great team, Phil Gifford leads Connecting Church. He and his wife Pam have been married for over 20 years and have three children-Caelyn, Jackson, and Hannah. Phil has been in pastoral ministry for 20+ years in areas of worship ministry, lead pastor, church revitalization, and now church planting. He has a Master of Divinity from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Phil also serves as an adjunct professor for Liberty University in the School of Divinity and runs church planter training for the Maryland & Delaware region.

Phil’s favorite pastime activities are grilling on the Blackstone, meat smoking, training for triathlons, and maybe a couple of sweaty rounds of Fortnite with friends.

Meet the Team

  • Family photo on a foggy beach with parents and three young children, including twins.

    Kate Evans

    Director of Ministry Development

  • Person in a floral dress standing on a beach with ocean waves in the background.

    Kaylee Fillers

    Student Ministry Leader

  • Family of six posing on a wooded path, wearing casual winter clothing; three adults, two children, one toddler.

    Jordan Manry

    Pastoral Intern

  • Group of four people smiling outdoors, with trees in the background.

    Brad Porter

    Welcome Ministry Leader

  • Smiling family with four children sitting on brick ledge outdoors, enjoying ice cream.

    Kurt & Ashley Rogers

    Kids Ministry Leaders

  • A family of four posing outdoors near a grassy area with water and trees in the background. The adults are holding two young children, all wearing casual summer clothes.

    Jon Wood

    Groups Ministry Leader