In 1979, Ron Phillips was called as pastor of Central Baptist Church located in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, where he serves today. Under his ministry, this Southern Baptist church has experienced the birth and growth of many ministries, and completed several building projects, but more importantly, the church has exploded into new realms of renewal and spiritual awakening.

Having earned a Bachelor’s degree from Samford University, as well as a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, his successes were many. But in 1989, he felt in his spirit that the joy in serving had left him. He was burned out in ministry and ready to resign when he had an encounter with the Holy Spirit that changed his life forever. With Pastor Phillips' new anointing came a deeper passion to reach across America and eventually around the world with the powerful message of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Today, the church has evolved into Abba's House, a place where all are welcomed by the Father's embrace.

Angie McGregor is the Executive Director of Communications at Abba's House. When she began her ministry here, the Central Message was a local broadcast on an independent television station. She has led the ministry to international outreach in television, radio, publications and the internet. In addition to leading the international outreach of Ron Phillips Ministries, Angie is an accomplished singer and songwriter.

Countless lives have been touched by Angie's concert ministry and through her ministry as a featured soloist on Ron Phillips from Abba's House. Her hunger for true worship is seen in her anointed gift for ushering listeners into the presence of God.

In addition to her behind-the-scenes leadership of the media outreach of Ron Phillips Minstries, in 2001, Angie assumed the role of co-host with Pastor Phillips on the national 15-minute daily radio broadcast, CenterPoint. In March of 2006, Angie also became co-host of the television program, Ron Phillips from Abba's House.

Visit Angie's website at www.angiemcgregor.com.

Julie's involvement with the media ministry began over 25 years ago as a volunteer on the TV crew back in her college days. Now as Assistant Media Director, her responsibilities include producing the television and radio broadcasts, marketing, writing, overseeing the web and managing the video systems.

Julie spent five years at the Chattanooga ABC affiliate in traffic and marketing before becoming Director of Marketing/Public Relations at Hutcheson Medical Center, where she served for seven years. After doing freelance video production for several years and working for Ron Phillips Ministries on a contract basis, Julie joined the media staff full time.

Julie says, ''God has given me the background and experience to serve here for such a time as this. I'm here because I believe in the mission of Abba's House -- to experience the heart of God in worship, to empower His people and to extend His love to the ends of the earth.

Scott's main duties as Technical Services Director relate to enhancing the teaching and worship opportunities at Abba's House through the use of audio and video technology. He manages all technical systems across the AH campus, including major concert and production events.

Scott came to Abba’s House in 1991 having just completed a degree in communications from Tennessee Temple University. He brought with him a good deal of experience in live sound and lighting. Since joining the media staff, he has added to his abilities video editing, studio recording, intelligent lighting design, and systems design.

Scott firmly believes that the church should lead the way when it comes to doing things with excellence. He is thankful to be a part of a media team and a ministry that feels the same way.

Doug is the graphic designer for Abba's House and class clown. Besides designing this web site, Doug creates logos, brochures, and basically all skillfully designed printed pieces that come out of Abba's House and Ron Phillips Ministries.

In his spare time, Doug, along with his wife, Darin, serves as a LifeGroup leader.

For many years Doug was a character actor in Glory Train Junction and is always glad to perform character roles as needed in skits.

You never know what Doug is going to do next (as evidenced by his bio that says he has a Major in Fine Arts and Minor in being obnoxious), but we do know that whatever he creates will be top notch.

Marty was the video editor for "The Central Message" for 10 years before he pursued some other opportunities. Now he has returned on a part-time basis to assist with editing and maintaining the video equipment. We are happy to have Marty back on the team!