...Both were raised in Boise, Idaho. As youth, both attended Baptist Temple Church (now Parkview Bible Fellowship).

...Both were saved at home early in life. ...Both dedicated themselves to Christian service early in life. ...They were childhood sweethearts. ...They have now been married for thirty-six years. ...They have four grown children. ...Linda has chosen to be a full-time wife, mother, and ministry partner.

...Phil graduated from Boise Jr. College, Moody Bible Institute, and Boise State University. He has also attended graduate school at the College of Idaho. He has taken drug and alcohol counseling classes at Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and has taken Cherokee heritage classes at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma..

...Linda graduated from Moody Bible Institute and Boise State University.

...They have been full-time missionaries for twenty years.

...Before they became "full time missionaries", Phil served as a Christian education director, pastor, teacher of numerous Bible classes and as a teacher in a Christian high school.

	...Phil also worked several years as a licensed journeyman electrician. ...Before entering full time service, the Benedicts stayed near home for several years to care for their elderly parents. ...Phil has survived two serious episodes of viral encephalitis. ...Phil enjoys reading, writing, teaching, and working outdoors. ...Linda enjoys sewing, arts and crafts, and gardening.