Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? Bishop Walker galvanized the city together and founded Nashville Unites. He heard from the Spirit in a new way. Bishop Paul S. Morton is uniquely anointed for the body of Christ with aclear and distinct voice in the 21st Century, releasing into the atmospherethe truth of Gods word, and bringing about salvation, healing,deliverance and restoration for the continued up-building of GodsKingdom. The NLCDC is committed to low-and moderate-income families and to community economic development. Several metro churches were closing, but New Beginning managed to burn its mortgage and go debt-free during the pandemic. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. An accomplished musician and singer, Morton began with 647 members and has seen the membership grow to more than . . She said she remains upset because she only discovered Couzens' deception less than three weeks ago and had gone farther in making plans to move to Cincinnati to be with the pastor than the other woman had. His advice to other leaders going through trials is to seek help first. . Under his leadership, the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church grew exponentially, offering over 50 ministries to meet the needs of all people, and building the Kingdom of God. As far as I knew, whenever I would ask he would always say I was the only one. According to McClary, Morton intended to address the demands of the people. Bishop and his wife, Dr. Debra B. Morton, are the proud parentsof three children and the grandparents of six beautiful grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son Clarence III. She said she understood he was recently divorced from his ex-wife, Tara. Zion neighborhood/Jefferson Street area, Bishop Walker launched the New Level Community Development Corporation (NLCDC) in 2001. Denoting a lifetime full of accomplishments and trials, the word can encapsulate what a person's true impact is to the world. Especially when grown people suddenly become childish about their adult decisions. He also holds multiple advanced degrees in Theology andDivinity. Bishop Paul Morton. Or give a commentary on what's true and what's not true. A Pastor's Pastor; a Leader . Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. A recipient of numerous awards and honors, Bishop Walker sits on noteworthy boards, including the Board of the American Red Cross, Citizens Bank and in February 2016 was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of Meharry Medical College. I took him home the Sunday that he died, said Morton. Read more about cookies here. The Fellowship now has 1,500 churches and continues to grow. Paul overcame a lot of challenges in his life and was an inspiration to many . She said when she discovered the situation through the pastor's ex-wife she cut ties with him and did not communicate with him for years. All that," Garrison said. Morton, Sr. and Evangelist Matilda Morton in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. No one is sure of the cause of death, but Bryant said Morton had a heart attack and heart valve replacement last August. Before the coronavirus pandemic, according to McClary, 9,000 people attended the two Sunday services at New Beginning. In July 1994, he and other key church leaders - more than 25,000 attended the first conference - launched a new fellowship of churches whose purpose was to lead believers, primarily Baptist believers, into the fullness of the Holy Spirit, yet remain on the same foundation of Jesus Christ. He served faithfully there for thirty-three years. Paul Morton, President of the Equitable Life Assurance Society, former Secretary of the Navy, and a financier of National repute, died suddenly of a hemorrhage of the brain last night in the Hotel . His dad never relaxed. Brown believes among Mortons greatest accomplishments was the inspiration he provided to youth and encouraging them to pursue education. For 30 years, Morton, the popular pastor and musician from a distinguished family of ministers, led his congregation at New Beginning in various missions for the poor and homeless. Special assistant Paul McClary, the ministry liaison, said New Beginning has more than 40 ministries covering almost every subject, from providing food for the community at Christmas and Thanksgiving to helping the hard of hearing. Also, please download theGrio mobile apps today! Morton's father was a powerful preacher and Morton adored him. Bishop Morton is the son of a preacher man and was raised in the Pentecostal church. Many esteem him as a Pastors Pastor; a Leaders Leader; His wife and children revere him as a loving husband and role model father. "I knew God healed me," he says. His inspiring messages make him a sought-after university commencement speaker. When he got off-message and made eerie statements to the local pastor, people knew something was seriously wrong. There was something special about him. I will live my life the best I can, so I can see him and be with again one day.. Two years later, he became the pastor for True Faith Baptist in Detroit, staying there for 14 years before he answered a call from Atlantas Thankful Baptist Church. There is nothing like losing a child. He reportedly gave church members his home phone number and encouraged them to call when they needed him. In April, she said they got really close and he suggested that she move to Cincinnati and live with him and his children. Zion in 1962 following the death of his father. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". He taught you to be better than him and would often take a back seat to let others shine.. You can imagine how that affects anybody.. The next year, the congregation moved to its current location on Valley Brook Road in Decatur. Bishop C.L. All went well until 1997 when Morton initiated an investment plan for the congregation. They have been identified as Asa Seeley and Melissa Washington. Born in Windsor in Ontario, Canada, he moved to New Orleans in 1972 and joined Greater St. Stephen as an associate pastor. The elder Morton, being a man of the church, has had to deal with death on many fronts both in his congregation and personal life. Bishop James H.. In 1970, he became pastor of the True Faith Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, serving there until 1984. Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop William Murphy . And that's fine. . In April 2006, his leadership also expanded to Jackson, Tennessee where the Zion Church became the first church plant of Mt. His first sermon was entitled,Gone with the Wind,and though he was a formidable singer and accomplished musician, it was obvious to everyone that James Harold Morton was indeed a man called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. "Pride goes before a fall." Bishop Paul S. Morton and Pastor Debra Morton now serve as each others Co-Pastor. The Morton Family and the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church will celebrate Bishop Mortons life and legacy with a public viewing on Friday, Feb. 24, noon to 9 p.m., and a viewing on Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at noon. Garrison stood by her story in an interview with The Christian Post on Monday morning and shared explicit evidence of the relationship she had with Couzens. Services continued after that, streaming on social media and airing on television when people started staying at home. . Zions College Ministry, which provides to thousands of college students a positive environment for academic adroitness and spiritual growth. It gives thousands of dollars each year to deserving students and also awards a scholarship in the name and memory of his late wife, Dr. Diane Greer Walker. He was my bright light. Kimberly Morton Powell said his grandchildren knew my father as the laughter granddad.. Franklin. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Windsor is across the Detroit River from Detroit. "It's not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart.". During this time, the Lord taught him spiritual truths in a new way. Working with a new fellowship, Morton signed on to work with some individuals he did not know well. Bishop Morton is also an international television preacher who, for over twenty-five . You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. After being raised in the Pentecostal church, Morton had to deal with many beliefs and questions such as, "I'm a believer. Prior to her interview with Reid she also defended her "truth" in an extended broadcast on Facebook Livelast Tuesday. He reached a point where he was overwhelmed - his mind raced, he couldn't sleep, he couldn't rest, and he couldn't take it anymore. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Morton's father was a workaholic and never took a vacation. He has planted five ministries in the local area, and in 1997, the ministry purchased a former military base and renamed it St. Stephen City. He is also a recording artist, author, and founder of the Full Gospel Baptist . He loved singing and he loved music, said Paul Morton. Morton's apology came after Andrea Garrison, a 29-year-old New York City model who said she had a long-term sexual relationship with Couzens and planned to move in with him as recently as last month, publicly demanded that Couzens apologize to her for allegedly getting engaged to another woman and lying about the nature of their affair. He was 76. James Harold Morton was born May 8, 1946, to Bishop C.L. This death reaches a different place for the bishop and is so much closer to home. Things fell apart in June, she said, after the pastor allegedly treated her in a "nasty" manner when she tried to inquire about another young woman who was popping up around them at a conference. Nashville Unites partners with those in the community working toward positive change and provides strategy and real solutions. the truth of Gods word, and bringing about salvation, healing, deliverance and restoration for the continued up-building of Gods, Book Bishop Paul S. Morton For Your Next Speaking Engagement. As other metro churches closed, We burned our mortgage. "I have NEVER professed to be perfect! With a congregation of 1,400 members ready to follow the Pastor as he followed Christ the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church was born. His desire to serve the Lord was realized at an early age, when at 8 years old his father overheard him singing the song. Zion Baptist Church. Bishop Paul S. Morton is uniquely anointed for the body of Christ with a, clear and distinct voice in the 21st Century, releasing into the atmosphere. I was always doing the Lord's work." Return to homepage. His musical prowess became widely known throughout the Greater Michigan area, opening doors for him to serve as the music director for the late Rev. A lot of these young boys now are walking around with notches in their guns counting the people they have killed, said Morton. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I love you all so much!!!! You used to, but you don't now.'" One of the most pivotal ministerial transitions of his life would take place on the second Sunday in August of 1993. Morton was emotional as he drove to the scene after getting the call. The church now has three church locations, offering eight worship services per week, with five services on Sunday. Type above and press Enter to search. I was the only one. The pastor once served as music director for the Rev. I spoke with Bishop Couzens about his actions as they were not in alignment with the level of character I expect of pastors, especially one that is my spiritual son. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. (One Church in Two States with Four Locations!). "At 41 years old I have come to understand [that] ultimately people are going to believe what they want to believe. Morton's father pastored "one church in two locations" - one in Windsor, Ontario, and in Detroit, Michigan. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Morton is also a gifted author and an anointed singer, having received many Stellar Awards. Bishop Paul S. Morton Sr. is uniquely anointed for the body of Christ with a clear and distinct voice in the 21st Century, releasing into the atmosphere the truth of God's word, and bringing about salvation, healing, deliverance and restoration for the continued building up of God's Kingdom. she chose death either physically or spiritually. His father died when he was 12, but Morton remembers the many blessings from his father's life. Agree to the our terms and policy agreement. A Pastors Pastor; a Leaders Leader; the nurturing heart of an apostolicfather with a mandate to Change A Generation by Changing the Way WeDo Church. All of his siblings, at one time or another, have served as ministers. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It is rapidly becoming a national model of collaboration in addressing issues that divide communities. Press Esc to cancel. When Morton recovered, he was able to go back to work. How can this happen to me?" Seek out the best possible care for yourself. Franklin, father of the late music icon Aretha Franklin. C.L. . If Morton spotted someone asking for money while riding through the community, he would often stop and give everything in his pockets, said another church staff member. Morton Jr. led church services in his lifetime in most state across the U.S., his wife said, reflecting on how her husband has dozens of godsons and goddaughters across North America. 1.3K views, 31 likes, 63 loves, 438 comments, 33 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The First Cathedral: Welcome to The First Cathedral A Church for Such a Time as This C4 Covenant Conference 2021. 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