Phil Underwood is that rara avis—-that rare bird among consultants. He not only understands the nature of the church as a missional community; he can read and braille a church culture in record time, and help you discover yourself how to turn monuments and museums into movements, and mission fields into mission forces. His spirit is affirming, encouraging, upbeat, and you always want to be around him because of his inspirations for your aspirations. 

• Leonard Sweet, Charles Wesley Distinguished Professor of Doctoral Studies at Evangelical Seminary,   Author & Theologian