The day started like any other for Pastor Carl, but it would soon become a pivotal moment in his spiritual life. Amid personal trauma and a desperate search for deeper connection with God, he found himself on the floor of his living room, Bible open, crying out in prayer.
The air was thick with anticipation, his heart pounding as he read aloud from Romans, calling out “Abba, Father.”
In that intimate space, something extraordinary unfolded, a divine encounter that would forever change his path.
This story isn’t about a physical accident but a profound spiritual awakening. Pastor Carl, sharing his testimony with Jan the Miracle Hunter, recounts the raw, transformative power of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It’s a tale of confusion turning to clarity, doubt to faith, and ordinary life to miraculous ministry.
The Crisis of Spiritual Hunger
Pastor Carl’s journey began in the shadows of deep personal pain. After his daughter was kidnapped and molested at age eight, the family endured unimaginable trauma. “We got our daughter back the next day and it was rough, it was really rough,” he recalls. This crisis shook his world, leading him to dig deeper into his faith. He describes a time of spiritual emptiness, where he practiced prayer but felt no immediate presence of the Holy Spirit.
The “crisis” here was not a medical diagnosis but an internal void. Pastor Carl admits he didn’t feel the Spirit right away: “I didn’t get the felt the spirit of God as soon as you would practice.” Professionals in the church system, including skeptics who don’t believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, often dismiss such experiences. Yet, for Pastor Carl, this hunger grew urgent, pushing him to seek more than routine religion.
In his desperation, he opened his Bible to Romans and prayed fervently. The confusion was palpable, with unclear sensations and a sense of something building but not yet breaking through. It was a moment of vulnerability, where the normalcy of life clashed with a longing for supernatural encounter.
Divine Intervention Through Unexpected Encounters
What followed was a series of events marked by divine timing. Alone in his living room, Pastor Carl felt lifted by the power of God, describing it as a “Peter Pan trip” where he soared in the Spirit. “I felt like the power of God just lifted me,” he says. This wasn’t a normal feeling; it was profound, transcending everyday emotions.
Later, at an Assembly of God church in Phoenix, divine intervention continued. An usher led him to the front, where he heard others speaking in tongues for the first time. “That night, first time, I heard other people pray in tongues, speak in tongues,” he shares. It confirmed his private experience, erasing doubts about his sanity. These moments bore “God’s fingerprints,” as unlikely connections aligned perfectly.
In Beijing, China, another miracle unfolded. Praying for a group of 50 elders, Pastor Carl witnessed them “popping like popcorn” as they received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Spies in the church added risk, yet the power flowed unchecked. Such interventions highlighted the improbability: ordinary settings becoming arenas for the extraordinary.
Faith and Prayer Ignite the Fire
Pastor Carl’s response was rooted in unwavering faith. He prayed specifically for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, drawing from biblical promises. Community support amplified this: from church elders in China to global networks. “We just prayed the prayer to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and we started laying hands,” he explains.
Spiritual actions included laying on hands and speaking in tongues. In one instance, Korean ladies heard him prophesy in their language, quoting Psalm 23. “They heard me speak Korean… you’re prophesying Psalm 23,” he recounts. This sparked ongoing friendships and ministry.
The global firestorm of prayer wasn’t organized but organic, fueled by association and impartation. Pastor Carl emphasizes, “All gifts come from association, impartation, and activation.” Churches and mentors played key roles, turning personal faith into collective power.
The Turning Point of Spiritual Awakening
The breakthrough came subtly at first. After praying, tongues erupted: “They cried, Abba, Abba, and it started coming out. I started speaking in tongues.” Doctors or skeptics might call it psychological, but Pastor Carl knew it as divine. “I’ve never felt that before,” he says, contrasting confusion with certainty.
As eyes opened to new realities, medical-like skepticism from unbelievers faded. What others dismissed as “not a normal feeling,” he embraced as resurrection in the Spirit. This shift marked the end of doubt, birthing a ministry focused on gifts of the Spirit.
Recovery and Transformation Through Gifts of the Spirit
The “recovery” was spiritual maturation. Pastor Carl relearned to operate in gifts like prophecy and healing, facing challenges like church skepticism. “You got people in the church system that don’t believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit,” he notes. Yet, he pressed on, laying hands and seeing miracles.
The greater miracle was heart transformation. From trauma to triumph, his faith deepened, leading to church planting and international ministry. He jokes about his Hebrew roots: “I got the Tony Curtis nose.” But seriously, relationships healed, with a renewed purpose in soul winning.
Speaking in tongues became a cornerstone, evolving from private practice to public power. “If you really wanna see your healing ministry increase, start soul winning,” he advises. This holistic change turned him from a “doer” to a devoted servant.
Impact and Testimony of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Skeptics, including unbelievers, confront the inexplicable. Pastor Carl shares how gifts manifest: “The unbelievers need to see the power of God.” Doctors aren’t mentioned, but church leaders who once doubted now witness revivals.
The story inspires, urging others to seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit. “Just ask,” Pastor Carl echoes Luke 11:13. He hopes professionals and seekers leave room for miracles, remembering no system has the final word—God does.
For those facing spiritual emptiness, this testimony calls to action: pray boldly, join a faith community, and activate gifts. Share this story; it might ignite faith in someone else.
Watch the Miracle Unfold
The full depth of Pastor Carl’s journey, from trauma to tongues, China miracles to prophetic words, is best witnessed in his own words. On Jan The Miracle Hunter’s YouTube channel, the interview reveals:
The “Peter Pan trip” sensation during his first baptism of the Holy Spirit experience.
Korean ladies hearing prophecy in their language, sparking lifelong connections.
50 people in China receiving the Holy Spirit, “popping like popcorn.”
Emotional reflections on gifts activation: “All gifts come from association, impartation, and activation.”
Praise God! We give Him all honor and glory for this miracle!
