For some time now, I have been searching for information on the late Woodrow “Woody” Phillips. During his earlier period he appears to have been solid and orthodox, but he slowly shifted his views on Biblical inerrancy, the Charismatic issue, and the direct-support method of funding independent missionaries. His influence was felt at Overlake Christian Church (Seattle, WA.), Central Christian Church (Lancaster, CA.), Los Gatos Christian Church (San Jose, CA.), and San Jose Christian College (once SJBC and now William Jessup University), among other institutions. Yet, none of their websites feature in-depth bio info on him. I would appreciate any good leads, and even materials that would help me complete a profile. Was Phillips what you would call a “change agent” within the independent Christian Churches, working to produce change from within our ranks? If so, he was enormously successful.

-- Anonymous, April 13, 2004