Called to Preach, Called to Sing: My Journey Into Ministry

by D_Carter | Jan 20, 2026

A Calling That Started Early

Ministry doesn’t always begin in a pulpit. Sometimes it begins with a song, a burden, and a calling you can’t ignore.

From an early age, God placed two deep passions in my life: preaching the Word and singing truth-filled music that points people to Christ.

Two Gifts, One Mission

Over time, I came to understand these weren’t separate callings.

Preaching the Word

Whether standing behind a pulpit or speaking one-on-one, my desire is to clearly proclaim the Gospel and call people to repentance and faith.

Singing the Message

Music allows truth to reach the heart in a unique way. Every song is meant to support the message of Scripture and glorify Christ.

Why This Blog Exists

This blog exists to share encouragement, testimonies, Scripture-driven insights, and lessons learned from the road.

Pointing People to Jesus

My prayer is simple: that everything shared here points people to Christ—not to me.

Meet Tommy

Tommy Crissman sitting with Bible

Tommy Crissman was called to preach at a young age and has dedicated his life and ministry to faithfully preaching and teaching God’s Word. Tommy currently travels across the South preaching the gospel and edifying the local church.

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