Morton says the enemy assailed him with questions, causing him to doubt his self-worth. "If he would have told me the truth, I would have been mad, I would have cussed him out from here to next week, but it would not have made it to social media. During this time, the Lord taught him spiritual truths in a new way. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". He didn't want me sleeping with anybody else. He was later arrested in Forsyth C. 2023 Cox Media Group. And that's fine. He is predeceased by his son Clarence III. They are the only two to ever serve as pastors of the church. Morton speaks so openly about his personal trials because he says God told him he had to be transparent. In August of 1994, Reverend James H. Morton was consecrated to the Office of Bishop within the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, under the leadership of his brother, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. Utilizing his ever-expanding platform, Bishop James Mortons dynamic and anointed preaching was in high demand, taking him across the country to share the unadulterated Gospel of Jesus Christ. Morton was emotional as he drove to the scene after getting the call. He was 76. . He served faithfully there for thirty-three years. He had me give my landlord a 30-day notice. "I have NEVER professed to be perfect! People came from all over the metropolitan area to hear Reverend James Morton whenever it was noised that he was preaching. And though his doctors said he would be on medication for a long time, he wasn't. Relatives and acquaintances remembered Morton as a funny man who, if he hadnt chosen to become a preacher, may have become a comic. I got more receipts than you could ever imagine," Garrison explained in an interview with Larry Reid Liveon Wednesday where she presented photos of them together as recently as this summer. Bishop Paul S. Morton, former Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church (FGBC) Fellowship and pastor consecrated his brother, Bishop James Morton as a Bishop in the Full Gospel Baptist Church International Fellowship in August of 1994, of which he serves on the Bishop's Council. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The following year, the congregation relocated to a property on Valley Brook Road, its current location. Bishop C.L. All went well until 1997 when Morton initiated an investment plan for the congregation. Morton took pride in having a good name. "The hardest part was when the story hit the local media," Morton says. While a cause of death remains unknown, Morton, who started preaching at 22 in Detroits Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, reportedly suffered a heart attack in August and had a heart valve replaced. "I realized that I was just like my daddy - work, work, work," Morton says. His vision continued to grow. She was asked if there was any response from the church's elder board regarding the allegations against Couzens and whether or not he was still at the helm of the church. Also, if God delivers, don't be ashamed. At least 85 people have died and 17 have recovered from the virus. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Bishop Morton will be lain in state for viewing from 12:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. at the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church located at, Bishop James Harold Morton was born May 8, 1946, the fourth of nine children to Bishop C.L. He recalled that his sibling was always singing as a child. As an apostle, he has birthed many churches out of Greater Saint Stephen, New Orleans. This development provides affordable housing to more than 75 families. He had pride in his good name, too much pride it seems. Garrison also told Reid that "all the elders [at his church] know who I am." Couzens led the 5,000-member Inspirational Bible Church City of Destinyin Ohio. in a second interview with Reid,who says he pastored for 20 years, the model and another unidentified woman who claims she was also in a relationship with Couzens for eight years, alleged that staff at his church as well as members of his family were aware of their relationship. 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. C.L. Many pastors caught the vision and invested $10,000 to support it, hoping to bring modern banking actions such as online banking to their members. 2023 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. 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. CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. Morton was the son of the late Bishop C.L. Morton, led the New Beginning congregation from the gym of Decatur High School to their current edifice located at 923 Valley Brook Road, in Decatur, Georgia. James looked out for Paul, whos four years younger. The viewings and service will be held at the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church, 923 Valley Brook Road, Decatur. Hes wrong. "He'd ask me, 'What kind of leader are you? Changing A Generation, in Atlanta, Georgia which was birthed out of the mother church. On a ministry trip to the Bahamas in early 1998 he had a breakdown. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Zion in 1962 following the death of his father. Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. who strives to exemplify the heart of God, is truly Gods Man! According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Elder Shawn Bryant, an assistant minister who remembered Morton as a humble man, said the Decatur pastor suffered a heart attack in August and had a heart valve replaced. From the AlbumBest Days Yet, Bishop Paul S. Morton Bishop and his wife, Dr. Debra B. Morton, are the proud parentsof three children and the grandparents of six beautiful grandchildren. C.L. Bishop Paul S. Morton - Something Happens (Jesus) (AUDIO ONLY) MNRK Nashville 816K subscribers 2.7M views 10 years ago "Something Happens (Jesus)" from Bishop Paul S. Morton's new album. Garrison alleges they engaged in long-term sexual relationship. According to The AJC, in August 1993, Morton left Thankful Baptist, taking 1,000 members with him, and established New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church in the Decatur High School gymnasium. Morton, born and raised in Windsor, took over at Mt. . His wife Yvonne said her husbands calm demeanour is part of what she will miss about her life partner. Many pastors are working through trials like this. Bishop Paul S. Morton Family Morton is the son of C.L. His father died when he was 12, but Morton remembers the many blessings from his father's life. 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 would fly me out constantly between New York and Cincinnati. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Due to the pandemic, the family will hold a memorial service in Windsor at a later date, likely in September, his wife said. For a little more than nine months worship services for New Beginning were held in the Decatur High School gym where the presence of the Lord would meet them each week, and the Lord would continually add to the congregation. His latest book, RESET: Make A New Start, Walker explains how the eight Rs (Reset, Return, Review and Recalculate, Reclaim, Redirect, Reinvigorate and Revive, Reinvest, and Reinvent) will revolutionize your relationship with God. The next year, the congregation moved to its current location on Valley Brook Road in Decatur. It's not cool," she insisted of the evidence she has to back up her story. Bishop Paul S. Morton is the Senior Pastor of Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church and the Co Pastor of Greater St. Stephen. C.L. You don't do that to people," she added. "At 41 years old I have come to understand [that] ultimately people are going to believe what they want to believe. Press Esc to cancel. All Rights Reserved. The Lord kept his ministry, his family, and his work. He is also a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Kappa Kappa Psi Band Fraternity. Bishop James H. Morton, Sr., a noted former Detroit pastor, musician and music director for the late Rev. . 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. The Scholarships are made available through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and are given to assist people achieve their academic dreams. I will live my life the best I can, so I can see him and be with again one day.. He went out of his way to welcome different cultures and ethnic groups into the church. He is the Founding Bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist ChurchFellowship International, as well as the Senior Pastor of Changing AGeneration Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA and the Co-Pastor ofGreater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA. Morton was hospitalized for only one week and made a remarkable recovery. Morton's father pastored "one church in two locations" - one in Windsor, Ontario, and in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to her interview with Reid she also defended her "truth" in an extended broadcast on Facebook Livelast Tuesday. Bishop Morton will be lain in state for viewing from 12:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. at the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church located at923 Valley Brook Road, Decatur, GA. Saturday, February 25, 2023, public viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the official celebration of life service beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church. "Though I understand the relationships were consensual, I want to also offer an apology to the young ladies involved as well as the body of Christ for this situation. . "I have been to the church. Or give a commentary on what's true and what's not true. As of Monday morning, Couzens was still listed as senior pastorof the church. When Morton recovered, he was able to go back to work. He wasnt 100 per cent, but would never stop until the Lord says so, his wife Yvonne Morton said on Tuesday. As an apostle, he has birthed many churches out of Greater Saint Stephen, New Orleans. If you have an immediate prayer need, please call our 24-hour prayer line at 800-700-7000. Never forgetting his musical roots, Bishop Morton continued to share his musical talents, lending his vocal gift on collaborations with Aretha Franklin, Bishop Carlton Pearson and the Azusa Mass Choir, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop William Murphy, III., the late Reverend James Cleveland, and a multiplicity of others. The winds of change would shift him from Michigan to Atlanta, Georgia, where he would assume the pastorate of the Thankful Baptist Church in 1984. You can imagine how that affects anybody.. People outside the church did not. He was known locally and nationally for not only his preaching but also his singing talents, forming collaborations with gospel greats including the late Aretha Franklin. The only thing that could keep Bishop James Morton out of his pulpit on any Sunday was if he were sick enough to be hospitalized. I took him home the Sunday that he died, said Morton. Copyright 2023. All Rights Reserved. He was my best friend, and Ill miss him.. He failed to realize that a portion of the Lord's work was for him to take care of his body. We encountered an issue signing you up. Under his leadership, the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church has grown exponentially, offering over 50 ministries to meet the needs of all people, and building the Kingdom of God. "No time to relax. DECATUR, Ga. Bishop James Morton, of New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, lost his son James Morton Jr. to gun violence on September 19. He didn't want me doing that. Both agree that their most joyous accomplishment to date has been the birth of their daughter, Jovanni Willow Walker, who was born in May of 2012. He owes me an apology and he owes all the other women an apology because it's not cool. . It will not bring him back, said Morton. The woman, who is an educator, shared a story similar to Garrison's experience, noting that Couzens also encouraged her to move to Cincinnati to be with him. On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Bishop James Harold Morton, enteredThe Land of No Moreas he departed this life and entered into his eternal rest. 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. 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. 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. 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. Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. who strives to exemplify the heart of God, is truly God's Man! "I was supposed to move with him October 24. "They pictured it as 'Bishop makes bad investment.'" He didn't want me doing this. Zion Baptist Church. James Morton is survived by his brother Paul Morton and five other siblings; daughter Kimberly Morton Powell; son Jason Morton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Michael Brown, a close family friend in Windsor, said Morton Jr. was ahead of his time as he was among the first to ordain women as ministers or to have them serve on his church councils at Mt. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. "Social media makes it possible for anyone to accuse anyone of anything and it seemingly be taken as gospel. 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. The nationally known pastor and recording artist has noticed an increase in gun violence. The next issue of Windsor Star Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Brown believes among Mortons greatest accomplishments was the inspiration he provided to youth and encouraging them to pursue education. All are welcome to attend and show their respects. James answered the call to preach the Gospel in 1968, and on Fathers Day, June 16 of that same year, he preached his first sermon at the Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, in Detroit, Michigan. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Has the very outspoken Bishop Paul Sylvester Morton about so many other Men of God that have been caught in sin like Bishop Tick Daddy Young Boy Booty Licking Eddie Long or the one bishop that stopped payment on a check to him for having preached at his church. Those people are never 'your' people," Couzens reportedly wrote in the since deleted Facebook post. In 1972, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. Bishop Walker galvanized the city together and founded Nashville Unites. He also spoke at and led worship services. His musical prowess became widely known throughout the Greater Michigan area, opening doors for him to serve as the music director for the late Reverend C.L. Vowing never to abandon the Mt. Franklin, father of Aretha Franklin, died Feb. 11. Morton was consecrated to the Office of Bishop within the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International, under the leadership of his brother, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. Utilizing his ever-expanding platform, Bishop James Mortons dynamic and anointed preaching was in high demand, taking him across the country to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his musical talents, lending his vocal gift on collaborations with Aretha Franklin, Bishop Carlton Pearson and the Azusa Mass Choir, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Bishop William Murphy, III., the late Rev. His dad never relaxed. A Pastor's Pastor; a Leader . Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. . His desire to serve the Lord was realized at an early age, when at 8 years old his father overheard him singing the song. Bishop Morton now serves as Senior Pastor of the baby church, G.S.S. The news outlet was founded in April, 1995. His test results for COVID-19 were still pending, but he had other health complications including diabetes. In April 2006, his leadership also expanded to Jackson, Tennessee where the Zion Church became the first church plant of Mt. Recent victim of gun violence in Dekalb county is the son of a widely regarded Bishop, Bishop Morton speaks about losing his son to gun violence, Im going to kill everything: Man accused of killing girlfriend had already made violent threats, Evans is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend, 29-year-old Shakiyla Samples at a home on Prospect Road on Sept. 20. Call Us: (404) 284-8865 | Email : info@paulsmorton.org HOME By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I love you all so much!!!! Bishop Morton is the son of a preacher man and was raised in the Pentecostal church. Kimberly Morton Powell said his grandchildren knew my father as the laughter granddad.. Tags: Atlanta, bishop morton, gospel, Music. This is an anointed man of God whose voice is calling for national and global leadership that enhances the quality of life for all people. He is the senior pastor of Changing a Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and co-pastor of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? During their time together, she alleged that Couzens paid for her education with "church checks" and took her on trips to places like Paris, France. Paul overcame a lot of challenges in his life and was an inspiration to many . 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. She said she was intimate with Couzens as recently as three weeks ago and was led to believe that she and the megachurch preacher began a steady relationship in April after enjoying an on-and-off sexual relationship since 2011. McClary said before the coronavirus pandemic, the two Sunday services at New Beginning attracted 9,000 people. No one is sure of the cause of death, but Bryant said Morton had a heart attack and heart valve replacement last August. He is also a recording artist, author, and founder of the Full Gospel Baptist . Zion. He reportedly gave church members his home phone number and encouraged them to call when they needed him. In 2014 in the wake of the social unrest in Ferguson, Mo. Morton, Sr. and Evangelist Matilda Morton in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. 272 talking about this. Morton, 76, died Feb.. Read More. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. His desire to serve the Lord was realized at an early age, when at 8 years old his father overheard him singing the song,You Cant Beat God Givingand was so moved that he asked the young James to lead the church in singing the song the following Sunday. DeKalb police said Morton Jr. got into a dispute with two people at The Budgetel on Memorial Drive that night. They have been identified as Asa Seeley and Melissa Washington. and authors a monthly Op-Ed in the Tennessean Newspaper entitled Reset. Zions ministry has expanded beyond its original location on Historic Jefferson Street to seven weekly services in three physical locations and also includes a worldwide virtual church location www.mtzionanywhere.tv which ministers to millions around the world, as well as the Word Network that reaches over 88 million viewers world wide. Franklin, father of Aretha Franklin. Not too long later, Morton got a call that his 50-year-old son had been shot. So I want a public apology. The Christian Post reached out to Inspirational Bible Church City of Destinyon Thursday and spoke with elder Tracy Lee, who also serves as executive administrator at the church. 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. For a little more than nine months, weekly worship services for New Beginning were held in the Decatur High School gym. Bishop James H. Morton, Sr., pastor of New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church, Decatur. He would fly me out to Miami. TheGrio is FREE on your TV via Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku and Android TV. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Morton said he took his son home following service that Sunday. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. "I knew God healed me," he says. . The service will be Saturday, Feb. 25, at 12 p.m. at the church. Based on what they heard or what someone else has said. 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