title: Created to Relate: Insights Into Our Design and Purpose
author:  Keith Carroll 
description: Keith dedicated his life to our heavenly Father in his pre-teen years. During the teenage years, he became a strong student of the Scriptures. At 29 he married Nancy, and they have three children and five grandchildren. Keith has ministered in a variety of Christian denominations, serving in many capacities including senior pastor. For more than 20 years, Keith has helped authors with his warm, easygoing style in such publishing positions as Author/Editor Liaison, Director of Acquisitions, Assistant Publisher, and Literary Agent. To contact Keith Carroll by email: keith@RelationalGospel.com
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