1966 Graduated Fayetteville-Manilus H.S., Manilus, NY
1966-1968 Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa
1968-1970 Florida State University
1970-1973 US Army; Honorable Discharge
1974-1976 Saloon owner (Mad Hatter Saloon) until conversion in 1976
1976 Warner Southern Bible College; Lake Wales, Florida
1977-1980 Asbury Theological Seminary; Master of Divinity
1980 Founder, Garland Free Methodist Church, Pastor until July 1992
1984 Began involvement with Last Harvest Ministries and Crisis Pregnancy Centers
1988 Founder, Operation Rescue Dallas/Fort Worth
1992 Full-time Director of Operation Rescue Dallas/Fort Worth
1994 Full-time Director of Operation Rescue National

Appearing on numerous local and national television and radio programs, Rev. Benham is a bold witness for the Lord Jesus Christ in the public arena. Flip leads by example having spent time in jail for the cause of Christ in Wichita, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Virginia and Florida. Flip always preaches Jesus Christ as the answer - not only to the abortion holocaust but also to the multitude of sins presently savaging our country.

Married to Faye for twenty-five years, Flip is the father of five children. The oldest, Tracy, who graduated from Dallas Baptist University, is a first grade teacher at Garland Christian Academy. She is married to Craig Kean who also graduated from Dallas Baptist University, is a sixth grade teacher and Head Varsity Football Coach at Garland Christian Academy. Next in age are twin boys, David and Jason, who were both drafted for baseball after graduating from Liberty University. David is employed by the Boston Red Sox, and Jason is employed by the Baltimore Orioles. They are followed in age by an eight year old daughter, Abigail and a six year old son, Jonathan.

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