Philmont Bostic was born on October 23 to Henry Bostic and Dorothette Monk. He was raised in the church by his parents. Because of his father serving in the military, the family moved around. Philmont attended kindergarten in Germany and elementary school in Hinesville, Georgia. Upon reaching high school, the family settled in Bennettsville, South Carolina. He attended St. Peters African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) Church in Clio, South Carolina. After four years in Bennettsville, he graduated from Marlboro County High School. He joined the United States Army at 17, where his profession was Chaplain Assistant. Little did he know that his military career prepared him for ministry.

After over four years of military service, he worked a few odd jobs but wasn't satisfied with life in South Carolina. At the suggestion of his friend, he migrated west to Seattle, Washington. While in Seattle, he joined Ebenezer AME Zion church. Philmont accepted his call to the ministry at this church and met his wife, Elizabeth.

In Seattle, Philmont completed his Associate of Art in General Studies at South Seattle Community College. Soon after, he was appointed as the pastor of St. Paul AME Zion Church in Fairbanks, Alaska. He served in this capacity for several years. During his tenure in Alaska, he assisted the church in paying off the mortgage. He made some great community connections, such as improving local interfaith relationships by conducting joint worship services and times of fellowship.

After Alaska, Philmont went back to Seattle at his wife's request. Here, he tried his hand at planting a church, The Way. He also assisted at Trinity Community Church in Kent, Washington. Before he could get too much momentum, he was asked to take over Logan Temple AME Zion Church in San Diego, California. At Logan Temple, Philmont grew the church and affected the community. He was voted Vice President of the San Diego Ministerial Alliance and founded the Urban Church Association.

After only two years in San Diego, Philmont was reassigned to St. Paul AME Zion Church in Johnson City, Tennessee. These duties here were that of a pastor and as Presiding Elder of the Johnson City District. He is currently assisting in the church's growth and the community. Connecting with other churches and the local authorities, Philmont has embraced the area and is ready to facilitate change.

After serving two years in Johnson City, Rev. Bostic was asked to pastor St. Mark AME Zion Church in Dallas, TX. While there, Pastor Bostic completed his bachelor's degree from Horizon University. He continued his education and earned a master’s in divinity degree at Sioux Falls Seminary. After completing his degree, he relocated back to the Pacific Northwest. He is continuing his education at Palm Beach Atlantic University, pursuing a PhD in Practical theology. He is also the Senior Pastor of West Valley Community Church in Auburn, WA.

God has been with Philmont every step of the way. Philmont is blessed to have four beautiful children: Ajani, Armani, Layla, and Zaccai. He also has a lovely wife, Elizabeth. Although his accomplishments may be many, God is not through with him yet!