In the Old Testament, the altar was a place of sacrifice. In the New Testament, it was the place of beginning .The public altar offers a chance for a new beginning .The altar gives opportunity for public testimony. Jesus said, “Every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven” (Matt. 10:32) At the conversion experienced believers are present to pray with the seekers and give needed direction. A place for new beginning is needed for Christian living. One must begin somewhere