Phil Smidt, Author at ChurchLeaders

Phil Smidt

Pastor Phil Smidt is the Biblical Living Pastor at Mars Hill Church Ballard, just outside of Seattle, WA. His particular area of focus is teaching and counseling engaged and married couples, however he has the privilege of leading the counseling and Redemption Group ministry at the Ballard church. Phil and his wife Nancy have been members at Mars Hill Church since its inception in 1996. They have 3 children together.

Articles for Pastors

So We’re Unmarried but Living Together—What’s the Big Deal?

Cohabitation is becoming more widely accepted as an alternative to marriage, the result that marriage is being delayed or disregarded altogether. Cohabitation is here to stay. How do we counsel those for whom living together is the expected norm?

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Phil Smidt

So We’re Unmarried but Living Together—What’s the Big Deal?

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Mother’s Day Sermons & Resources: 20 Ways to Honor Women

Reasons to Step Down From Ministry: Consider 4 Scenarios

‘What Is He Wearing???’—Pastor Mike Todd Draws Criticism for Sunday Outfit