I was born the son of a share cropper...(Not Really, but I always wanted to say that.) I really was born in the happy home of two teachers in Corsicana, Texas in 1977. We moved north when I was still an infant and settled in the Northeast Texas area. Growing up I spent time in all types of denominations, which gave me a unique flavor. As I continued on the tumultous spiritual journey of a teenager, tragedy struck. My best friend, my grandmother, literally passed away in his arms. And I simply could not understand it. So I turned away from God, religion, and any type of calling on my life. I became hostile and angry at anything and everything having to do with a "Christian" God. So I entered college completely rejecting the entire concept of Christ. And I began to explore all the secular things this world has to offer. I tried to replace God with objects, substances, and philosophies. But that didn't work. So I became an agnostic and began to study philosophy and literature, looking for an answer.  As I studied Eastern Mysticism, Paganism, Buddhism, and Nihilism, I finally just gave up and turned to the Bible. I began reading on page one and did not stop reading until I came to Luke 23 when I fell to my knees at 3 am and turned my life over to Christ. But I kept reading and eventually surrendered everything to the call of Jesus, to tell others about Him.

Today, I am the senior pastor of Allens Point Baptist Church and hold a Bachelors Degree in Religion and Philosophy from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. I host two radio shows a week, write a monthly syndicated colemn for local newspapers, and create Christian Post-Modern art. My goal is to use creativity, Biblical exposition, and timely application to connect you to the spiritual ah-ha moments that Christ gives us.

My personal scripture verse tells you a lot about who I am:

I Corinthians 2:2, "For I decided to know nothing among you but Jesus Christ and Him crucified." 

We are currently accepting resumes and recommendations for our new Youth Minister.

Currently, the Hartwells and Thad and Sarah Weems are filling the role.

Diane Wilson is a long-time resident of Honey Grove and has served for many years as our lay music minister. Diane has a great experience in music having been the lead singer for "The Gospel Singers."  She is dedicated to making each worship service special.

Al and Charlotte Hartwell are our lay Youth Ministers.  They have a unique and special bond with the youth of our area and do a great job connecting where others cannot.  Al and Charlotte spend lots of time organizing and administering our Souled-Out Drama Team.  What makes Al and Charlotte so special is how deeply they care about each youth in our church.

Lyndsay Gable is Bro. Carey's wife. She grew up in Pecan Gap, Texas and graduated college from Texas Woman's University. She is an elementary teacher at Dodd City ISD. She coordinates our Children's Ministry Team. That includes our Christmas and Easter Musicals, Children's Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School. Lyndsay has a passion for reaching children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We have several passionate volunteers that help make our Children's Ministry cutting edge and exciting. Leah Herrington and Emily Purcell contribute immensely to this great endeavor.

Thad is our newly engaged technology leader. He voluteers each week to help us orchestrate our sound and our power-point ministries, that can get complicate some weeks. He strives to make each service sound and look better than the last. Thad has a desire for excellence in his ministry and the ministry of our church. This is reflected in his work. Thad also heads our Greeter team, that ensures that everyone that visits our church is welcomed and made to feel at home.