Phyllis Thompson has a background in development education and Pastoral ministry in the UK. She is currently a member of the Church of God International General Board of Education, an Executive Council Member of the European Pentecostal Theological Association and a member of the leadership team of her local Church in Northampton, England. She has written on topics to do with Black Majority Churches, and women in Christian leadership. Recent publications include her contribution to Faith of our Fathers (Pathway Press 2009),Challenges of Black Pentecostal Leadership in the 21st Century (SPCK 2013) and Challenges of Pentecostal Theology in the 21st Century (SPCK 2020) the latter two for which she is the editor.
"Count It All Joy"/ "Capturing Voices: The Story of Joy Ridderhof & Gospel Recordings, Inc" The 5-stars are for innumerable instances detailed of God's provision of people, connections, inventions, and finances according to the exact need of His work through Global Recordings, Inc. And the lifestyle to pray first, rejoicing in ALL circumstances, trusting that God would make a way for His work to get done effectively, while giving people many more reasons to praise Him. It's mind-blowing what can be accomplished through one humble, focused, whole-hearted servant, such as Joy Ridderhof; and the many others working to get the good news message of Jesus into every language. As of3/31/2015, the Gospel has been recorded & distributed in over 6500 languages. New languages are still being located and recorded. Originally called Gospel Recordings, it's now Global Recordings (org).
Their Tumi, the Tiger, plush storyteller with an audio Bible in it's abdomen is an excellent comfort tool for children who have experienced trauma! One version comes with 28 interactive scripts to sooth and validate children's feelings and worth.