Singer · Author · Worship Pastor
Made to Worship.
Called to Serve.
From the American Idol stage to the local church, Phil Stacey’s story is one of purpose rediscovered: helping people find authentic worship and join God’s mission in their own communities.
Top 6
American Idol, Season 6
Recording Artist
2 Studio Albums with Sony
Author
Made to Worship, Tyndale House
Pastor
25 Years of Ministry
Who Is Phil Stacey?
A voice shaped by faith, family, and a second calling.
Raised in a pastor’s home in Kentucky, Phil grew up where music and faith were inseparable. He led the Lee Singers at Lee University, served as lead vocalist for the U.S. Navy Band Southeast, and in 2007 stepped onto the biggest stage in America as a Top 6 finalist on American Idol.
Fame came fast, and with it came a season of searching. What Phil found on the other side wasn’t a bigger spotlight. It was a clearer purpose.
“I was created not for entertaining people or for fame, but for one thing: to worship God.”
Today Phil serves as Worship Arts Pastor at Central Community Church in Wichita, Kansas, leading a 100-voice choir, orchestra, and modern worship team while mentoring emerging artists and writing music alongside his wife Kendra and daughters Chloe and McKayla.
The Mission
Missions Coalition
Phil founded Missions Coalition with a simple conviction: the local church is still the hope of every community. The Coalition connects churches, creatives, and local businesses to serve their neighbors through coordinated outreach, music-driven initiatives, and gospel proclamation across the United States.
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Mobilize Churches
Uniting congregations around shared, practical community service.
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Empower Creatives
Equipping musicians and artists to use their gifts for something bigger.
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Serve Communities
Local projects, like the community calendar, that bring towns together.
The Journey
From the spotlight to a life of purpose
Every chapter of Phil’s story, from the stage to the struggle to the calling, shaped the mission he leads today.
2007
American Idol
Phil becomes a Top 6 finalist on Season 6, introducing his voice to millions and launching a national music career.
2008 – 2015
Recording & Touring
Two studio albums with Lyric Street and Reunion Records, touring with Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Sugarland, and Trace Adkins. Phil also visited 23 countries on 5 continents, working with missionaries to reach their communities.
2022
Worship Arts Pastor
Phil answers a new call at Central Community Church in Wichita, Kansas, leading worship, mentoring artists, and earning his Master of Divinity.
Today
Missions Coalition
Phil founds Missions Coalition, mobilizing churches and creatives to serve their communities through outreach, music, and the gospel.
Book & Music
Stories and songs from the journey
The Book
Made to Worship: Empty Idols and the Fullness of God
Part memoir, part spiritual reflection: Phil’s honest account of chasing fame, losing himself, and discovering what he was truly made for. Published by Tyndale House, it invites readers to examine their own idols and find their purpose in authentic worship.
The Music
Worship music, made with family
From major-label country records to worship songs with City Center Worship and duets featuring his daughter McKayla, Phil’s music carries one consistent thread: songs that point people to God.
Community Project
The Community Calendar
A Missions Coalition project that celebrates the people and places that make our towns home. Local businesses partner with us to create a beautiful wall calendar for the community. Every calendar supports local outreach. Get yours, and be part of the mission.
Stay Connected
Join the journey
Get updates on new music, the book, Missions Coalition projects, and where Phil is leading worship next.