Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. was born in Windsor Ontario, Canada but was destined to move to the United States. God had a special calling on his life that extended far beyond the Canadian borders. In 1972, he moved to New Orleans, LA. Not long after, he became the Senior Pastor of the Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. He served faithfully there for thirty-three years. Under his leadership, it became a "Full Gospel" Baptist Church, expanding to three areas of the city, maximizing at seven services per Sunday.
However, after the devastating storm, Katrina, God repositioned him. At God’s command, he passed the mantle to his wife, Debra B. Morton, who now serves as Senior Pastor of the mother church in New Orleans, LA. Bishop Morton now serves as Senior Pastor of the "baby" church, GSS Changing A Generation, in Atlanta, GA which was birthed out of the mother church. Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. and his wife Pastor Debra B. Morton now serve as each other’s Co-Pastor. Now "One Church in Two States", their slogan is "Changing The Way We Do Church!"
Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. is also the founding Presiding Bishop of one of the fastest growing movements in America, the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International.
As an apostle, he has birthed many churches out of Greater St. Stephen FGBC, New Orleans, LA. Bishop Morton is also an international television preacher who, for over twenty-five years, reaches thousands of souls for the Lord on a weekly basis.
Morton is also a gifted author and an anointed singer, having received numerous Stellar Awards.
His life in Christ is evidenced by his love and compassion for his family, the brethren and those who are lost.
Many esteem him as a Pastor’s Pastor; a Leader’s Leader; His wife and children revere him as a loving husband and role model father.
Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. who strives to exemplify the heart of God, is truly God’s Man!
The Preaching Teaching Ministry of Apostle Rogers Apostle Rogers is not only a pastor but he is known as an International Evangelist, and Inter-Organizational Ambassador and a Dynamic Teacher. Although he has been preaching for over 60 years, he is still preaching with energy and vitality. For 47 years Apostle Rogers has been the Chief Shepherd and Senior Pastor of The Greater Bibleway Temple at The Apostolic Mecca. During every sermon his trade-mark comment is “Can I Preach?” Apostle Rogers is grateful for a praying wife, Mother Doris L. Rogers and four children that are all active in ministry.
He is a pioneer in Christian radio ministry “Sound of Pentecost”. The Apostle has recorded numerous sermons; his signature recorded sermon is entitled “The Eulogy of Planet Earth”. He has preached on radio and television for over fifty years and his television broadcast “RAISE THE PRAISE” can currently be seen on The WORD Network.
Apostle Rogers is highly regarded as the father to many sons in the ministry. He is still dreaming and seeing visions. He believes in a Holy, healthy life-style and expects to live and preach until Jesus comes. Apostle Rogers has been called by many the President of Preachers; however he prefers to be regarded as God’s Apostolic Servant Leader. Apostle Rogers is God’s anointed preacher for this generation and beyond.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 16, 2013 – George Beverly Shea, 104, of Montreat, North Carolina, soloist of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), died this evening following a brief illness.
Since George Beverly Shea first sang for Graham in 1943 on the Chicago radio hymn program, “Songs in the Night,” Shea has faithfully carried the Gospel in song to every continent and every state in the Union. Graham’s senior by ten years, Shea devotedly preceded the evangelist in song in nearly every Crusade over the span of more than one-half century.
Shea was the recipient of ten Grammy nominations, a Grammy Award in 1965, and was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Grammy organization in 2011. He was also a member of the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame (1978), and was inducted into the Religious Broadcasting Hall of Fame in February 1996. Shea was also inducted into the inaugural class of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists’ “Hall of Faith” in 2008.
A Statement by Evangelist Billy Graham on the Passing of George Beverly Shea
MONTREAT, N.C., April 17, 2013 — George Beverly Shea was one of my closest friends for nearly seventy years, and has been one of the dearest friends my wife, Ruth, and I have ever had. He was one of the first members of our evangelistic team. Beginning in Chicago, we traveled the world together, with our close friend and comrade Cliff Barrows.
I’ve been listening to Bev Shea sing for more than 70 years, and I would still rather hear him sing than anyone else I know.
Bev was one of the most humble and greatest Christians I have ever known. He has set an example and has been a role model of what a Christian ought to be. His contribution to my ministry cannot be measured in human terms. He is the fourth member of our original team to be called to heaven – along with Grady Wilson, George Wilson and Billie Barrows.
Since our organization is like a family, we are all going to miss Bev as one of the spiritual leaders of our Association. I have lost one of the best friends I have ever had, but he and I look forward to seeing each other in Heaven relatively soon.
Bev has a wonderful family who dearly loved him, and my heart goes out to all of them. I am praying that God’s grace and strength will be more than sufficient for Karlene, his two children – Ron and Elaine – and grandchildren.
SOURCE Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
The Recording Academy®Statement: re: George Beverly Shea April 16, 2013
GRAMMY® winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient George Beverly Shea was one of the most beloved and revered gospel music singers and composers. He began his nearly 70-year-long career singing in the church choir and became prominent in the Youth for Christ movement of the’40s and ’50s. Subsequently, he began touring with the Billy Graham Crusades and became best known for his rendition of “How Great Thou Art” and for composing the popular hymn “The Wonder Of It All.” His impact on gospel music was immense, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Christian artists. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the millions around the world he reached through song and worship.
Gospel singer Juanita Bynum was jailed on Thursday, April 18, in Dallas, Tx.
According to public jail records, Bynum was arrested on a warrant for her failure to appear in a civil proceeding in which a promoter, Al Wash, is suing the singer for not performing in a play. Wash says he paid her for the performance.
Bynum was booked at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday and was released on Friday after appearing in a Dallas court to answer questions about the case. The 2007 judgment requires Bynum to $140,000 to ALW Entertainment.
“She has disclosed the whereabouts of her assets and her business dealings,” entertainment attorney David Small said.
The gospel singer has faced difficulty in recent years. In 2008, Bynum was involved in a domestic dispute in Atlanta, Ga. Her then husband, Thomas Weeks, pleaded guilty to assaulting her