Pastor Hall was born and raised in the Philadelphia area.  For many years he served as a layman in a church.  Eventually, God burdened his heart to go into full-time Christian Service.  After receiving formal education at Central Baptist Seminary and then transferring to Calvary Baptist Seminary when it opened under the leadership of Dr. E.R. Jordan, he started Calvary Baptist on July 4, 1976.  His consistent leadership has ensured that Calvary Baptist Church has been able to stay on the right course, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.