was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on July 30, 1950. In 1972, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana and was later installed as Pastor of the Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church in 1975. He works diligently in the service of the Lord with his wife, Elder Debra B. Morton, who serves as Co-Pastor and their children, Jasmine, Paul, Jr., and Christiann.Growing up, he exemplified a special talent in music. He sang with his brothers and became known all over the country. He was also the founder of a young singing group called the Junior Progressives and severed as Director of the Youth Choir in his fathers' church.Bishop Morton graduated from the prestigious J. C. Patterson Collegiate Institute. He then attended St. Clair College, he excelled in the area of music. It was around this time he met a young man Named LeRoy Bailey, Jr. LeRoy in 1971 was called to become the pastor of The First Baptist Church of Hartford In 1967, Paul Morton felt called by God to preach the Gospel. In 1972, He was led to city of New Orleans, Louisiana and to the Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverand Percy Simpson. Here he became an Assistant Pastor. he also attended and graduated from Union Baptist Seminary of Louisiana.In 1974, Pastor Simpson died and the former Assistant Pastor, Paul S. Morton was installed as Pastor in January, 1975. Upon becoming pastor Paul S Morton to help people reach their ultimate potential spiritually by developing a personal relationship with God and teaching them to operate in "spirit over mind." When Paul became senior pastor, the spiritual, financial and numerical growth of the Ministry increased tremendously .Under the leadership of this great visionary, thousands upon thousands have been blessed, encouraged, inspired, and delivered through the planting of five (5) ministries in the surrounding area;Under the inspirational leadership of Bishop Morton, the ministry grew from 647 members to over 20,000 members. Since becoming pastor, he has incorporated several seasonal institutes and revivals, nurtured numerous community outreach programs, and implemented over 60 active-in-house ministries.Under the leadership of Bishop Morton, Greater St. Stephen now has three church locations, offering eight worship services per week; five services on Sunday, and two Word Explosion services on Wednesday, and a Friday night Deliverance Service.Bishop Morton answered yet another call on his life. That call was to begin the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, a movement to lead and teach the people of God, particularly Baptist people, how to operate in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, yet remain on the same foundation which is Jesus Christ.In March of 1993, Bishop Morton was consecrated to the office of International Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship. In 1992, following the vision of its pastor, Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church changed its name to Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church.Under the leadership of this great visionary, thousands upon thousands have been blessed, encouraged, inspired, and delivered through the planting of nine (9) ministries in the surrounding area; Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church, Atlanta(Decatur), GA; Life Center Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral, Gretna, LA; Outreach Full Gospel Baptist Church, Franklinton, LA; Greater North Shore Full Gospel Baptist Church, Slidell, LA; Household of Faith Full Gospel Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA; and Higher Heights Full Gospel Baptist Church, Morgan City, LA.Changing A Genmeration Full Gospel Baptist Church, Boutte;Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church, Arabia;Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA
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Bishop Paul Morton Preaching 2nd Jurisdiction Convocation 07
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