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"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.
Preface: God Is Working Change in You vii
1 Spirit over Mind, Not Mind over Spirit 1
2 Choosing to Make Things Better 9
3 O, That I Had Wings! 15
4 The Legacy of a Preaching Father 21
5 So New to Me 25
6 I See Greater 33
7 An Atmosphere of Jealousy 41
8 Stay in the Ship 45
9 Respect Earns Respect 51
10 Striving for Excellence 57
11 Manifold Trials: Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones 61
12 The Need for Balance 67
13 Reckless Faith 73
14 Developing Team Excellence 77
15 The Empowerment of the Holy Ghost 83
16 God's Movement 91
17 Losing to Gain 101
18 The Collateral Damage of Spiritual Warfare 109
19 God's Order 119
20 Clarify the Vision 129
21 C.H.A.N.G.E 139
22 The Right to Choose 145
23 The Contention over Women in Ministry 157
24 The Day that Changed My Destiny 165
25 Changing the Way We Do Church 177
26 You Can Change Forward 187
Notes 195
TL-Holmes_
Posted August 2, 2012
This book is awesome. Bishop is a great mentor to me and so many more in ministry. Thank God for his example.
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Posted July 20, 2012
Incredible! Incredible! Incredible! Changing Forward by Bishop Paul S. Morton has been my favorite read of the entire summer. It details his account of how he trusted God all throughout his life to bless him as long as he Changed Forward according to His will.
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Posted October 26, 2012
An exceptional and transparent read! Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. is a true History Maker, World Changer, God Chaser!
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Posted October 14, 2012
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Posted October 13, 2012
Great monster ideas, lots of action, excellent!
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Posted October 13, 2012
Chapter Twelve ~
The door closed behind us, and we were left in the dark. Thw room was pitch black, except for a small, glowing blue orb of light that illuminated the far half of the area.
Logas, Frenn, and I slowly approached the light. It looked like a glass ball, with blue flame incased inside. I could just make out a small wooden sign beside it -
"Touch the ball."
Well that's easy enough.
I reached forward to "touch the ball".
"Alora, wait- ." Logas tried to stop me, but it was too late.
At first nothing happened. Then, I could hear screaming. Screams of pain. "No!" I yelled, as visions began to swim before me. I could see Janred, lying dead on the floor, blood pouring from a wound in his side.
"No!" I screeched, as the scene switched to a bloody battle. People were being struck down on every side of me. I saw Aunt Brolli, slayed by a sword. Jalock, an arrow piercing his throat. "No..." I sobbed, turning away only to see Logas valiently throwing down opponents left and right. And then I saw a small shadow slinking behind him, a knife in hand-
The scene disapeared, and I lay sobbing on the floor of the dark room. Logas and Frenn were anxiosly bending over me.
"Alora, what happened?" Logas whispered
"He was going to kill you!" I gasped. "With a knife!"
"A knife?" Frenn echoed, sounding distant.
"Yes!" I nodded, shaking my head.
I stared at Logas. He was right there... he wasn't going to die... there where no battles or knives...
I turned towards the glowing blue ball.
But it wasn't there.
I heard a gasp and whipped around.
Frenn had grabbed the ball.
Logas and I dashed over to him.
"No!" He screamed.
"Frenn, wake up!" I screeched.
His green eyes flew open and the orb fell from his hands onto the dark floor.
"Why did you do that?" I asked, eyes filled with worry.
"Darkness!" Frenn gasped. "And blood! I could hear screaming..." He trailed off.
I gazed past him towards the blue orb. "What is it anyway?" I wondered. "Why did they plant it here?"
Logas looked at me and said, "It's a test."
"A test of what?" I asked.
"Courage." He replied, then picked up the orb.
"What are you doing?" I yelled, trying to knock the ball from his hands.
I could see the orb turning a blue green color, and stared at it in amazement. Had that happened for me, too? I remembered that the ball hadn't changed colors for Frenn.
Mabye something was going wrong.
"Logas!" I said, shaking him.
The orb shook violently, than crashed to the ground.
Logas fell after it, unconcious.
"Logas, please wake up." I whispered.
Was he dead?
Was he dying?
I felt the ground begin to shake.
"Alora!" Frenn cried. "What's going on?"
Before us, a door seemed to apear from the stone wall.
I heard a faint voice. "Go inside..."
Logas shifted beside me. He stumbled to his feet.
I threw my arms around him. "You're okay!"
Frenn gave me a wierd look, and I quickly stepped back.
"W-what happened?" I stammered, feeling embarressed.
"Never mind." I muttered quickly, before he could say anything. I stared at the doorway that had appeared before us. "Do we go inside?" I asked.
Logas nodded slowly, heading towards the enterance.
Frenn and I followed, and the moment we had cleared the doorway, the wall closed up and we were left alone in the darkness. A faint light shone down from the ceiling.
The air was thick with black mist.
"Where are we?" I asked.
The mists swirled coldly around us in response.
ribbe
Posted September 7, 2012
I highly enjoyed Bishop Paul Morton book simply because he has went through a lots of problem and explained in his how he got through it all! Also I enjoyed the powerful stand that he speak about in his
faith! I also love the great accolades he give to his wife. The book to is just a must read! Overcoming obstacles in our lives and living to
write or tell about it! I have experiended some of Bishop Morton mishaps and with the help of God you can overcome anything!
STPLIVING
Posted August 12, 2012
This book is so awesome and it tells about how a man of faith went through a lot because of what he believe in. I am so glad to be up under Bishop Paul Morton's ministry. My faith has elevated since I have been under his ministry.
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"Changing Forward" is Bishop Paul Morton’s story of God’s faithfulness. When Paul ...