Bethany: Ordinary Superstars

Derrick Phillips became a Christian in the 1950s and initially planned to enter Christian ministry - a plan that changed after he received an experience with the Holy Spirit and a call to evangelism as a member of The Pilgrims - probably the first Christian rock band The band toured extensively throughout the 1960s, carrying the gospel into dingy night clubs, large concert halls, churches, town halls and all manner of youth venues. After leaving the band, Derrick began a career in corporate management and eventually formed his own business. He is now retired. He has served in church leadership, written and published a number of articles on the faith and served in musical ministry as a guitarist and singer. He now lives near Bristol, where he is a member of St Michael’s church, Stoke Gifford.