I accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in 1974. Shortly thereafter the Lord impressed upon me the call to preach the Gospel. I began my studies then and in 1978 I was ordained in the IPHC denomination. I pastored a mission station for 2 years and served as a District Evangelist one year during my studies. After ordination, I pastored a church in Barnwell for 22 years and in Wagener for 8 years.