Phillip Andrade has spent more than forty years in ministry—long enough to have been a shepherd to teenagers, served as a missionary in Japan, and weathered two long-term senior pastorates in New England without losing his sanity or his sense of humor. Along the way, he earned a B.A. in Archaeology, an M.Div. in Theology, and a D.Min. in Leadership Development, proving that he is both somewhat educated and capable of sitting through very long monotone lectures.
To support his pastoral habit over the years, he has moonlighted as a police officer, graphic designer, and firearms instructor—which means he can preach a sermon, design the bulletin, and arrest you for not reading it thoroughly. He also dabbles in bladesmithing because nothing says “well-rounded pastor” like forging sharp objects.
He and his wife have been married for over forty years, have four children, and enjoy a plethora of grandchildren—a biblical word meaning “more than you can conveniently count.” Now embracing the role of author, he brings together wisdom, shenanigans, and the wounds of ministry to encourage others follow Jesus fully.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bio
PUBLICATIONS
Books & Writings
Works written from decades spent listening, learning, and being changed by the people and questions encountered along the way.
Restored to Lead
A Self-Leadership Manual to Break Free from Burnout and Renew Your Purpose
A practical guide for leaders who have given everything and found themselves running on empty. Drawing from decades of pastoral ministry, Dr Andrade offers a roadmap for rediscovering purpose, rebuilding resilience, and leading again from a place of wholeness. Also available with a companion journal for deeper reflection.
RELEASED FEBRUARY 15, 2026 — BOOK & COMPANION JOURNAL
In Other Words
A Beginners Guide to the 10 Core Greek Words from the New Testament
Most people assume Biblical Greek is for seminary professors, people with too much time, and the Apostle Paul. This book politely disagrees.
In Other Words opens a door that many Christians never knew existed - the original language behind the words they've read a thousand times. Ten essential Greek words from the New Testament. Ten words that, once understood in their full depth, have a quiet way of rearranging everything.
Designed for personal devotion, small group study, or anyone who has ever suspected there was more to the text than meets the eye - In Other Words is an invitation to go deeper without getting lost.
RELEASED MARCH 15, 2026
Laura the Leaf and the Great Fall
A story on the importance of staying connected to God's community
"Laura the Leaf and the Great Fall" is a heartwarming children's story that teaches the importance of staying connected to the source of life and strength. Laura, a little leaf on a tall, strong tree, is captivated by the idea of freedom when she sees other leaves falling to the ground. But when she lets go, she soon discovers that true freedom isn't found in drifting away. Through her journey,
Laura learns the value of staying rooted and the love and support that comes from being part of a strong, caring community. A beautiful story for young readers, encouraging them to stay connected and trust in the support of those who care for them.
Released April 5, 2026
What Your Pastor Wish You Knew
Spiritual Drifts That Grieve the Heart of a Shepherd
Every pastor carries a quiet grief.
It is the ache of watching people they love settle for a faith that barely resembles the life Jesus promised. Empty seats. Unopened Bibles. Silent witnesses. Comfortable Christianity that looks no different from the world around it. These are the spiritual drifts that break a shepherd’s heart.
Drawing from more than four decades of ministry across cultures and congregations, Dr. Phillip Andrade opens the pastoral heart with rare honesty. This is not a lecture from a distant authority. It is a tearful confession from a shepherd who loves his flock—and who includes himself in every challenge he raises.
Through seven areas of spiritual drift—worship, the Word, evangelism, purity, eternal impact, service, and fellowship—this book invites you to examine the distance between where you are and where God is calling you to be.
What Pastors Wish You Knew is not a comfortable read. It is a necessary one. And it ends with the hope that changes everything.
TO BE RELEASED EARLY SUMMER 2026
THE JOURNEY
Four Decades
It began in the mid-1980s on the rocky coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, where a young Phillip Andrade, still complete with a full head of hair, took his first pastoral role shepherding youth and families at the Community Church of East Gloucester. Those early years—from 1986 to 1989—planted something deep: a conviction that most ministry happens not from behind a pulpit, but in the middle of people’s lives.
From Gloucester, he moved south to Falmouth Baptist Church, serving as Associate Pastor from 1989 to 1992. It was there he began to sense a wider calling—one that would eventually carry him across the Pacific Ocean to Sendai, Japan.
The years in Japan, from 1992 to 1997, reshaped everything. Serving in Japan meant learning to communicate ancient truths across a vast cultural divide—a skill that would serve him well for the rest of his career. When he returned to New England, it was with a deeper understanding of what it means to bring the whole of yourself to the work ministry.
Back in Massachusetts, Phillip took the call as Senior Pastor of Hope Church in Sharon, where he served for twenty years—from 1997 to 2017. Two decades in one congregation means you baptize a lot of new believers and eventually officiate their weddings. You sit with families in hospital rooms and at kitchen tables. You watch a community grow and grieve and grow again.
In 2017, he accepted the call to West Dighton Christian Church in Dighton, Massachusetts, where he continues to serve as Senior Pastor today. Each season has brought new lessons, new challenges, and new confirmation that following Jesus is the most demanding—and rewarding—adventure a life can hold.
Four years in Japan taught me that the Gospel doesn’t need a Western accent—it just needs a willing heart and an embarrassing number of language mistakes.”
SERVICES
Offerings
Four decades of experience in the pulpit, the classroom, and the field—available to serve your church, organization, or team.
Presentations
Speaking engagements that blend biblical scholarship with real-world pastoral wisdom and a healthy dose of humor.
Coaching
One-on-one leadership development for pastors and ministry leaders navigating burnout, transition, or growth.
Material Development
Custom curriculum, study guides, and teaching materials crafted from scholarly research and practical ministry experience.
Teaching Tools
Resources for churches and small groups designed to make deep theology accessible and engaging for every learner.
SCHOLARSHIP
Education & Academic Writing
Education
Doctor of Ministry in Leadership Development
BETHEL SEMINARY
2010
Master of Divinity in Theology
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
1989
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & Archaeology
University of Massachusetts
1985
Academic Papers
A Lexical, Syntactical, and Socio-Historical Analysis of ὀρθοτομέω in 2 Timothy 2:15
The Imperial Adventus and the Mechanics of ἀpάντησις: A Socio-Linguistic Analysis of Pauline Eschatology in Macedonian Contexts
Τὸ Μυστήριον: The Pauline Concept of Mystery, the Unity of Salvation History,and the Imputation of Divine Righteousness
From צֶלֶם to εἰκών: The Image of God in Genesis and the Pauline Vision of Salvation as Restoration of the Imago Dei
Apocalyptic Numbers: Grammar, Genre, and Theological Symbolism in the Revelation of John
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