Phil Arellano was raised and resides here in the Dixon area. He has an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Sauk Valley Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Christian Ministry from Regent University and is working toward a Master of Divinity at Moody Theological Seminary. Phil has been on the Faith Staff since 2021.

Pastor Phil remains passionate about student ministry, especially watching them comprehend the love, work and person of Jesus. He is also a lifelong learner and appreciates the entire vision of Christian education. Serving FCS is such a gracious opportunity.

When not is school, Phil loves spending time with his wife and two daughters plus friends and family in the area, studying, reading, playing board games, lifting weights and singing in the car.

Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. Isaiah 53:11