About Pastor Carla
Pastor Carla
Pastor Carla Broadnax was born and raised in Albany, New York and is the first born of the late Mary Edmonds and the late Deacon James Edmonds. Although she was called to preach at a young age, she didn’t answer the call until October 2003 and was licensed as a minister by her beloved spiritual father, the late Rev. Dr. A. L. Coston Sr. of the New Central Baptist Church in Kingston, NY, where she humbly served as an Associate Minister and in many other secretarial and leadership capacities. Upon celebrating her 10th year in ministry with a second calling on her life, the spirit of the Lord led her beloved spiritual mentor, Apostle Ann St. Bernard of Liberty Deaf Ministries, Inc. of McDonough, Georgia, to ordain her as a Pastor in December 2013.
Pastor Carla, which she is affectionately called, is the loving and devoted wife of 24 years of her supportive and loving husband Brother Bill Broadnax and is a sister, auntie, godmother as well as a mentor, spiritual birthing coach, advisor, accountability partner, spiritual mother, sister mom and Pastor to many. She retired from the New York State Education Department as a supervisory administrator after 31 years of dedicated service and now enjoys working full-time for the Lord, doing effective ministry Jesus’ way to advance the Kingdom of God, where she humbly serves with a servant’s heart, as the Pastor/Teacher/Mentor of the Ironworkers4Christ Church without Walls for All, Iron Sharpening Our Sisters Partners in Ministry, the CB Connection Mentoring Minis”trees”, virtual talk show host/podcaster, mentor for Raising Hope in Kingston, NY as well as a former member of Kingston Interfaith Council.
Pastor Carla, who like David, has a shepherd’s heart for God’s people, is a trailblazing visionary that God has shown unmerited favor to do His work in a creative, unique, out of the box, sometimes referred to as a peculiar way. Despite the Paul-like thorns in her flesh, she is fully committed, with the joy of the Lord as her strength, to remain steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord her labor is not in vain just to hear Him say on that Great Day, my good and faithful servant; well done. Pastor Carla’s humble prayer without ceasing is that her legacy for God’s glory will live on in the words of the anointed songwriter - "Let the work that I've done speak for me."
Pastor Carla, which she is affectionately called, is the loving and devoted wife of 24 years of her supportive and loving husband Brother Bill Broadnax and is a sister, auntie, godmother as well as a mentor, spiritual birthing coach, advisor, accountability partner, spiritual mother, sister mom and Pastor to many. She retired from the New York State Education Department as a supervisory administrator after 31 years of dedicated service and now enjoys working full-time for the Lord, doing effective ministry Jesus’ way to advance the Kingdom of God, where she humbly serves with a servant’s heart, as the Pastor/Teacher/Mentor of the Ironworkers4Christ Church without Walls for All, Iron Sharpening Our Sisters Partners in Ministry, the CB Connection Mentoring Minis”trees”, virtual talk show host/podcaster, mentor for Raising Hope in Kingston, NY as well as a former member of Kingston Interfaith Council.
Pastor Carla, who like David, has a shepherd’s heart for God’s people, is a trailblazing visionary that God has shown unmerited favor to do His work in a creative, unique, out of the box, sometimes referred to as a peculiar way. Despite the Paul-like thorns in her flesh, she is fully committed, with the joy of the Lord as her strength, to remain steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord her labor is not in vain just to hear Him say on that Great Day, my good and faithful servant; well done. Pastor Carla’s humble prayer without ceasing is that her legacy for God’s glory will live on in the words of the anointed songwriter - "Let the work that I've done speak for me."
about pastor carla's kingdom assignment
Although the Lord had initially blessed Pastor Carla with The CB Connection Mentoring Minis"trees", she humbly answered God's call once again to spearhead Iron Sharpening Our Sisters Partners in Ministry, which was established on June 10, 2012, as one of the founders and a Kingdom Builder "on the move" to advance the Kingdom of God. She had encountered many sisters whose spiritual gifts were rusty, tarnished, "dull" and/or had been laying dormant instead of being used to edify the body of Christ to glorify God.
Pastor Carla's passion and spirit-led desire is for her sisters in Christ and in the Ministry to experience the beauty of sharing, encouraging, uplifting, supporting, inspiring and celebrating each other to use their gifts.
She also wants God to use her as His humble instrument, in the spirit of iron sharpening iron, to "polish" hers as well as the gifts of others. Her other passion and spirit-led desire is to be a bridge builder where all roads lead to the Kingdom regardless of denomination because when all God's children get together on one accord - what a time; what a time!!!
Pastor Carla, a motivational speaker and inspirational preacher, is also a pioneering trailblazer, a 21st century woman of God with a servants heart. She prayerfully seeks the Lord's continuous guidance to order her steps to humbly carry out her assignment according to His divine plan as a God appointed Kingdom Building locksmith with the Master Key doing effective ministry, Jesus' way. Pastor Carla, fashioned with God's glory, is a servant leader who humbly wears a towel of servant-hood around her waist because she came to serve and not to be served.
Pastor Carla's passion and spirit-led desire is for her sisters in Christ and in the Ministry to experience the beauty of sharing, encouraging, uplifting, supporting, inspiring and celebrating each other to use their gifts.
She also wants God to use her as His humble instrument, in the spirit of iron sharpening iron, to "polish" hers as well as the gifts of others. Her other passion and spirit-led desire is to be a bridge builder where all roads lead to the Kingdom regardless of denomination because when all God's children get together on one accord - what a time; what a time!!!
Pastor Carla, a motivational speaker and inspirational preacher, is also a pioneering trailblazer, a 21st century woman of God with a servants heart. She prayerfully seeks the Lord's continuous guidance to order her steps to humbly carry out her assignment according to His divine plan as a God appointed Kingdom Building locksmith with the Master Key doing effective ministry, Jesus' way. Pastor Carla, fashioned with God's glory, is a servant leader who humbly wears a towel of servant-hood around her waist because she came to serve and not to be served.
scriptures that keep pastor carla encouraged
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things
and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
John 14:26
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But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33
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And let us not be weary in well doing; but for in due season, we shall reap a harvest if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9
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Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?
Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8
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Commit to the Lord whatever you do and he will establish your plans.
Proverbs 16:3
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Whatever you do, do for the Glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
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...He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people.
Hebrews 6:10
quotes that keep pastor carla encouraged
'Let your work speak for you!"
God
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"It takes courage to follow the Lord".
Charles Stanley
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"The things you are passionate about are not random; they are your calling!"
Fabienne Frederickson
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"You said to lean on Your arm and I'm leaning; You said to trust in Your love and I'm trusting;
You said to call on Your name and I'm calling; I'm stepping out on your word."
Maya Angelou
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"When we allow God the privilege of shaping our lives, we discover new depths of purpose and meaning.
What a joyful thought to realize that you are a chosen vessel of God - perfectly suited for His use."
Joni Eareckson Tada
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"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by,
and that has made all the difference."
Robert Frost
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"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"Champion the right to be yourself, dare to be different; live your own life and follow your own star."
Wilferd A. Peterson
God
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"It takes courage to follow the Lord".
Charles Stanley
~~~
"The things you are passionate about are not random; they are your calling!"
Fabienne Frederickson
~~~
"You said to lean on Your arm and I'm leaning; You said to trust in Your love and I'm trusting;
You said to call on Your name and I'm calling; I'm stepping out on your word."
Maya Angelou
~~~
"When we allow God the privilege of shaping our lives, we discover new depths of purpose and meaning.
What a joyful thought to realize that you are a chosen vessel of God - perfectly suited for His use."
Joni Eareckson Tada
~~~~
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by,
and that has made all the difference."
Robert Frost
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"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"Champion the right to be yourself, dare to be different; live your own life and follow your own star."
Wilferd A. Peterson
song lyrics that keep pastor carla encouraged
Sometimes you have to encourage yourself...
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Will your heart and soul still say yes...
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Will your heart and soul still say yes...