Changing Forward : Experiencing God's Unlimited Power

When Paul Morton was born, his father prophesied that Paul would be a great preacher one day. As the son of an influential pastor of two churches, Paul was raised in the Word and encouraged to follow his father into the pulpit. But God had a different plan for Paul, one that required change, risk, hardship, and a powerful faith. His earthly father had a vision for him, and his heavenly Father brought that and much more to fruition.

"Changing Forward" is Bishop Paul Morton’s story of God’s faithfulness. When Paul was offered a record contract singing pop music, God made it clear that was not the change He wanted. When he found himself the pastor of a large New Orleans church at only twenty-four years old, God used Paul to bring renewal to that church and its people. When Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans, God called that same church not only to come back stronger but also to grow and add a second location in another state.

This is also the story of the birth of The Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship, one of the fastest-growing and most influential fellowships in the church. Not just one man but many people and multiple churches had to step out in faith. That willingness to change forward as led by the Holy Spirit defines the life of Paul Morton and the church to which he has committed his life.

Although he had to overcome many obstacles that would defeat a lesser man, Bishop Morton prevailed, moving forward every time. His sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking, always compelling journey stands as an example to any who would follow God’s urging to change, grow, and move forward in faith.

Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., an international television preacher and award-winning singer, is also the founding Presiding Bishop of one of the fastest growing movements in America - The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International.

Born in Windsor Ontario, Canada, Morton relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1972 and became the Senior Pastor of the Greater Saint Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained for thirty-three years, transitioning it into a “Full Gospel” Baptist Church.

Currently, Bishop Morton serves as Senior Pastor of the “baby” church, G.S.S. Changing A Generation, in Atlanta, Georgia and his wife, Pastor Debra Morton, remains Senior Pastor of the “mother church” in New Orleans. They serve as each other’s Co-Pastors.