Even though I was not raised in a Christian home, as a child growing up in Alabama, our family did visit the Baptist church on occasion. Even so, my first experience with the gospel was not until I was around twelve years old.  A friend shared the gospel with me as we were playing.  Though no fault of my friend, I prayed an unrepentant prayer that day. Although I was baptized, attended church, and had the appearance of a Christian to my family and friends, it would be four more years before I realized my true condition and surrendered to Christ. 

Because I was a lost church member, I understand how serious the danger is.  The missing ingredient in my life was repentance.  Although I did not want to go to hell, I had not surrendered control of my life to Christ.  All I really wanted was hell insurance.

As a result of my empty prayer, I was in bondage to sin.  While this sometimes bothered me, I was helpless.  After a long period of wondering why I could not do what I knew I should, the Lord spoke to my heart and asked, "If you were My child, wouldn't you want to do what I wanted?"  From that moment, I knew I was lost, but I still wanted control of my life.  God was gracious to deal with my rebellious spirit.  I remember well the night I slipped out of my bed and prayed, "God, I will do whatever you want me to do."

Kathy Denise Sherrill and I were married in 1975.  God blessed us with six children, three of whom are married and have given us eight grandchildren (at last count).  I was called to preach the same year Kathy and I were married, at the age of eighteen.  Before that year was over, we had moved to Chattanooga where I attended Tennessee Temple University.  

We made a few stops along the way, but in February of 1986, God led us to the Green Pond Baptist Church, where I have pastored ever since.

This website was created so that I can share with others a few of the nuggets God has given to me.  I pray that you will be blessed and helped.
 
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 
2 Corinthians 5:17

If there has been no change in your life, there's been no Christ in your life. 
- Pastor Carl D. Hall

© 2011 Pastor Carl D. Hall

You can find some of the questions sent to Pastor Hall, along with the answers, in the ARTICLES section of the website.

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