Dr. Christal is a graduate of Jarvis Christian University (Hawkins, TX) and Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis, IN). She received her Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. She is a Trustee of Christian Theological Seminary and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Christian Church Foundation and the Board of Directors for Global Ministries and National Convocation. She was ordained in 1998 at Southport Christian Church in Indianapolis, IN. She was previously the Regional Minister in Tennessee for 8 years and the Associate Regional Minister in Illinois/Wisconsin for 17.5 years.