Philip Smith

Philip has been a volunteer with MissionAssist since 2002. He is the translator of the EasyEnglish commentaries Deuteronomy, Judges, 1 & 2 Kings, Obadiah, and 2 Corinthians.

He has a London BA in Theology, English and History, an ALBC diploma in Theology, a Teacher’s Certificate and Cert (TEFL).

Philip taught Religious Studies in school for 24 years and then taught English as a Foreign Language for 15 years in an English Language School where he also served as Chaplain.

In his retirement, he continues serving with MissionAssist and serves in various ways with local churches.

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