Bishop Paul S. Morton is the International Presiding Bishop of The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, Inc.

Bishop Paul S. Morton 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 of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA and New Orleans, LA.

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.

Bishop Morton continued to lead the Greater St. Stephen Ministry to make major strides in growth and development. In 1997, the ministry purchased an Army Naval Base and renamed it St. Stephen City. This new development provides affordable housing to more than 75 families, also a apartment complex, St. Stephen Manor which provides housing to over 50 families. In 1997, the ministry purchased an office building which now houses the new corporate headquarters, home to the ministry’s daily operations, and to several other community businesses.

In addition to his worldwide evangelistic ministry and pastor of Greater St. Stephen, Bishop Morton continues to spread the Word of God through the "Changing A Generation" daily radio and weekly television broadcasts which air in several markets nationwide, including a nationally televised broadcast on Dream Television Network, Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Word Network.  You can also recieve daily mobile messages and inspirations by texting "BISHOP" to 50555 or visiting www.faithonmobile.com. His sole desire is to help people reach their ultimate potential spiritually by developing a personal relationship with God and teaching them to operate in "spirit over mind."

Bishop Morton has authored several books. One of his latest best selling books, "Why Kingdoms Fall" describes the struggle of his life between mental breakdown and his miraculous spiritual restoration. Other publications include the popular title "The Enemy Inside Your Mind", "It’s Time For The Outpouring" & "What is the Full Gospel Baptist Church?." In addition to being a dynamic preacher and most proficient teacher, Bishop Morton is a world-renowned singer. In 1999, Bishop Morton released his nationally recognized solo CD (album) entitled "Crescent City Fire." Included among his other musical accomplishments are five albums with the Greater St. Stephen Mass Choir and two recordings with the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir. He was also featured on the all-star recording of the hit song, "Something Inside So Strong" a tribute to Rosa Parks. In 2006, he released a tribute to Huricane Katrina survivors entitled, "We're Still Standing".

Bishop Morton’s commitment to the community is evident by his participation on the board of One Church-One Addict. He is also the president of the Paul S. Morton, Sr. Scholarship Foundation and president of the Paul S. Morton Bible College and School of Ministry. He is an honorary councilmember and has laid hands on and prayed for the mayor, the governor, members of congress, and the President of the United States.

Bishop Morton answered yet another call on his life. That call was to begin the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, 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 1992, following the vision of its pastor, Greater St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church changed its name to Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church.  

In March of 1993, Bishop Morton was consecrated to the office of International Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, Inc.  Today, that organization leads more than 2,000 churches, 10,000 leaders, and millions of constituents throughout the world.  Click here for more info on The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International.