Author Archives: Phil Taylor

Banquet Reminders!

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Phil Taylor

With less than 2 weeks until the annual Onesimus Ministries annual banquet, we are thrilled to announce our special guest speakers:           Mr. Lennie Spitale           Mr. Pete Zandona The Banquet will be held on Friday, October 27th at Mt. … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Andy Leatherman

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Phil Taylor

We were disappointed that one of our longest serving board members, Andy Leatherman, submitted his resignation from the Onesimus board recently. Andy cited some of the inevitable challenges of being an octogenarian…though you’d never know it to look at him…as … Continue reading →

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Virtual Thanksgiving Banquet

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Phil Taylor

We always try to live by Paul’s sage advice to “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) However, with Thanksgiving Day imminent, this ministry is especially … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Roy Fite’s Life

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Phil Taylor

In Isaiah 55:8 we’re assured: ‘“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD.’ We can easily nod in agreement when things are going our way, but that’s so difficult to accept when … Continue reading →

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Dysfunction

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Phil Taylor

Chaplains Peter and Lil Have a Difficult Task To Do. In their quest to minister to the men and women in Chester County Prison and to bring them the Good News of Jesus Christ, Peter Roomet and Lil Anthony are … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Phil Taylor

Three years ago, OMI volunteer and board member Rick Chiavetta enabled our ministry to enter the 21st Century with the creation of our website, www.OnesimusMinistries.org (and he’s graciously paid the renewal fees for the site). Now we’re attempting to be … Continue reading →

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The Appeal for After Care

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Phil Taylor

Keith Brooks, who served as chaplain at CCP before Peter, has a passion for aftercare—involving churches in welcoming and folding into fellowship with mutual encouragement and accountability inmates who have served their time and are ready to be released back … Continue reading →

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