Bishop Phil Redding currently serves as the State Bishop in the Arkansas District comprised of over 130 churches. Prior to serving as Bishop he pastored the River of Life Fellowship of Fort Smith, Arkansas since 2008. He has served as International Bishop of the Pentecostal Church of God, a fellowship of 4,500 churches worldwide. He has served the Arkansas PCG as State Youth Director, State Secretary/Treasurer, Christian Education Director and Men's Director.
Pastor Redding was educated at University of Arkansas (Fort Smith), Southern Bible College, International Bible Seminary, and Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He has written four books and recorded with his wife, Sharon five musical albums. The Reddings have two sons with both in the ministry.
His hobbies include playing the guitar, bicycling and woodworking.