First Baptist Church, Winfield
Marion Baptist Association
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16
Favorite Hymn:
“How Great Thou Art”
Hobbies: Quail hunting and golfing
Family Status: Married to Sarah for 56 years, seven children, 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
For more than 50 years, C.W. Box served as a pastor of Alabama churches. His longest pastorate was at Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Winfield, where he served for 28 years. Though recently retired, Box, who loves young people, hopes to continue to give guidance and encouragement to the younger generations. He said one of his greatest blessings in ministry has been the opportunity to baptize all his children and eight of his grandchildren.
Q: How did you become a Christian?
A: When my wife and I married, she was already a Christian and a member of Harmony Grove in Winfield. I went to church with her and was exposed to the gospel. It wasn’t a year or two later that I was saved. Three years after that, the Lord called me to preach.
Q: When and how were you led into the ministry?
A: I was working at the Winfield Cotton Mill, and the Lord began to deal with me, but I couldn’t see myself being a preacher. One day while I was at the mill, I couldn’t go any further and I surrendered to the Lord.
Q: What did you get from being in the ministry?
A: You learn a lot about people. I learned a lot in patience and in loving people. It can be trying at times, but as I look back on my ministry, the good far outweighs the bad. It’s been a wonderful journey for me.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in ministry in the future?
A: I’ll do what God leads me to. I enjoy supply work and revivals, and I’ll be involved in church one way or another.
Q: What difference has Christ made in your life?
A: He has made all the difference in the world. I couldn’t begin to do what He has called me to do without His help.
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