Charles Lail has lived in Indiana all of his life and graduated from Hyles-Anderson College (BS) where he met his wife, Kristina, a native of Minnesota. Upon graduation, he entered full-time ministry in 1994. He earned his master’s degree from Pensacola Christian College (MA) where he studied under Dr. Frank Garlock. Charles and Kristina have two sons, Charles III and Zachary.
Charles came to EBC in 1999 and has served full time since 2000. In 2000, Charles started Emmanuel Baptist Academy, a traditional Christian school, and served as its first administrator. He currently serves as the Church Administrator, Music Director, and Academy Administrator.