Basics 2025 Conference speakers
Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg has been the senior pastor of Parkside Church since 1983. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, he’s a graduate of The London School of Theology, and he can be heard daily on the Truth for Life radio program, in addition to Sunday services at Parkside. Alistair and his wife, Susan, have been married since 1975, and they have three grown and married children and eight grandchildren.
William Philip
William Philip has been minister of the Tron since August 2004. He moved from London, where for five years he was Director of Ministry with The Proclamation Trust, working with ministers, teaching those training for ministry in The Cornhill Training Course, and overseeing a varied program of conferences. Before that, he served in ministry positions in Aberdeen, where prior to ordination, he studied medicine at Aberdeen University and trained in cardiology at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. He is married to Rebecca, and they have two daughters.
Richard Pratt Jr.
Richard L. Pratt Jr. is president and co-founder of Third Millennium Ministries, a ministry providing biblical education for the world for free. An ordained minister, author, and former seminary professor, Dr. Pratt is passionate about serving and growing the kingdom of God through preaching, teaching, and presenting the ministry of Thirdmill.