Excitement, spiritual anointing, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect to find when you
step across the threshold of the auditorium for an Evening of Family Worship and Praise with The Collingsworth
Family.
Since their first engagement together as musicians for a church camp in Petersburg, Michigan in August, 1986
until now, the ministry God has given Phil & Kim has expanded and flourished until it is a full-time livelihood that
involves their entire family. Their boundaries of influence have expanded until they have sung and played all over
the United States (as well as internationally) into their 36th year of ministry. Their constant, persistent attention to
cutting-edge arranging, musical excellence, and a proper balance of spiritual emphasis are the keys to success God
has helped them tap.
Phil & Kim's actual base of ministry began during their college days. Phil is a 1986 graduate of God's Bible School
& College, Cincinnati, OH. This is the famous, 100+ year old college that is well-known within Christian education
ranks for having been the American college where Oswald Chambers ("My Utmost For His Highest") taught.
Phil also completed professional trumpet studies at College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati and
earned a Bachelor of Sacred Music degree with a double major in trumpet performance and music education. Kim
attended Union Bible College, Westfield, IN where she was very instrumental in arranging most of the music that
was performed by the college's traveling music groups.
Since that time, many ministry opportunities have come across their pathway. They have always maintained a public
performance ministry, which for the first fourteen years included doing music presentations for church camps
and extended-length revival campaigns. They have also held the positions of Ministers of Music, Hobe Sound Bible
Church, Hobe Sound, FL; Director, Music Division, Union Bible College, Westfield, IN; and Phil was Dean of Enrollment
Management at his Alma Mater, God's Bible School & College, Cincinnati, OH.
In January, 2000, Phil & Kim transitioned to a new, all-concert ministry. They began recording professionally and
currently utilize America's top-selling choral arranger, Bradley Knight (Dallas, TX) as their primary producer. This
new emphasis began to expand their boundaries rapidly. Their home has seen the addition of four children across
the years and the children are now very actively involved in the ministry. Their two oldest daughters are quite
proficient on the violin and play at each of their concerts. Their entire family sings together in an ensemble. Kim is
well-known for her phenomenal mastery of the piano and the extraordinary talent God has given her is a part of
each concert, as well as trumpet solos from Phil.
On February 1, 2019, they signed an exclusive booking agreement with JEFF ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES of
Hendersonville, TN, which now represents them in all personal appearances. Then, on April 12, 2021, The Collingsworth
Family signed a recording agreement with Gaither Music Group, Nashville, TN which now markets
their recordings internationally, both digitally and physically, via GMG's agreement with UNIVERSAL MUSIC
GROUP/CAPITOL CHRISTIAN as exclusive distributor. This new agreement also added The Collingsworth Family
to appear regularly on the GAITHER GOSPEL HOUR's internationally syndicated television shows, distributed
to more than a dozen commercial television networks.
Their ministry is featured regularly on the nation's largest gospel music syndicated radio program, The Gospel
Greats with Rodney Baucom. Their music is also regularly featured on XM/Sirius Satellite Radio's Enlighten
Channel 65, GMT (Gospel Music Television), The DayStar Television Network, INSP, and is featured each year, at
Christmas, in prime-time specials on the Trinity Broadcasting Television Network. The Collingsworth Family has
appeared on many of the Gaither's Homecoming Series live concert events around the nation, making appearances
with the Gaithers in some of their largest venues in the US and Canada, as well as taping many of their filming
events at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN; The Billy Graham Library, Charlotte, NC; and at their hometown studio,
Alexandria, IN. The CFam Personal Appearance Schedule shows the broad appeal their family emphasis has,
performing in all types of venues across the US, the Cayman Islands, Sweden, Norway, Canada, etc. They annually
make appearances at The Brooklyn Tabernacle, Brooklyn NY; The Billy Graham Training Center, Asheville, NC;
Shadow Mountain Community Church, El Cajon, CA; and at many festivals and celebrations such as The Great
Smokies PraiseFest, Sevierville, TN; Branson PraiseFest, Branson, MO; The National Quartet Convention, Pigeon
Forge, TN; Gaither's Family Fest, Gatlinburg, TN; etc.
The rapid expansion they have seen occur with the transition to an all-concert ministry is a direct result of the emphasis
they have placed on the power of prayer. Each Tuesday evening, they hold a private prayer meeting in their
home for the specific purpose of praying for the salvation of their children and the expansion of their ministry.
Since the beginning of these weekly prayer meetings in 2000, the doors of opportunity for ministry have opened to
them, crossing all evangelical denominational boundaries. Phil & Kim's entire purpose is to give the talent God has
loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise.
Plan Your Visit:▼
Parking: Free parking is available at the venue. Please have patience and be respectful when leaving our parking lots after the show.
Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit our box office or call 260-768-4725. Box Office hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 7pm. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, no exception.
Tickets: Your phone is your ticket. Make sure you have downloaded your ticket before arriving at the venue to present at ticket check. Will Call tickets can be picked up at the box office window, and you must present a photo ID. If you need your tickets printed for any reason, visit the venue box office prior to entering ticket check. Tickets that include a dining package will need to be printed prior to visiting the restaurant since they serve as your dining voucher.
Rain or Shine Events: All events are rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather during an event, please follow the safety directions given by venue staff and displayed on digital screens.
Bag Policy: For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a purse or bag at our venues. If essential items are needed, we encourage guests to bring them in a small, clear purse. All non-clear purses will be searched, and this will be enforced upon entry at our Performing Arts Center. Diaper Bags for families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No oversized purses, tote or duffel bags, or backpacks of any type will be allowed.
Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. This list can be found on our FAQ page.
Concessions: Refreshments are available for purchase within the venue. No outside food, candy, or beverages are allowed.
Bar Service: We do have beer and wine service available at most of our PAC concerts. Hours of service vary, depending on show schedule, but the bar is typically open for at least 90 minutes once doors are open.
No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue.
Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted without a ticket. For a complete list of prohibited items and venue policies, visit our FAQ page.
Accessibility: For complete information on our services, please visit the Accessibility section of our FAQ page.
Dining Packages: Buffet dining at our Blue Gate Restaurant can be added to any ticket price for your convenience. Price would include meal but not gratuity. To ensure guests have time to dine, we suggest arriving no later than 2 hours prior to show time, in case the restaurant is on a wait.
Hotel Reservations: If you need hotel accommodations, consider staying at our Blue Gate Garden Inn – adjacent to the Performing Arts Center! For more information and to check availability, visit https://www.bluegategardeninn.com/ or call 260.768.4725.