Bishop James Morton, 76, noted musician and preacher, dies By TheGrio Staff Georgia church leader and musician Bishop James Morton passed away from an unknown cause on Saturday, Feb. 11. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Morton, Sr. and Evangelist Matilda Morton in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Bishop C.L. The toughest part came when the SEC started calling with questions. 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. Couzens further served as a member of the Northern Kentucky University African American Advisory Board, the Springfield Township Strategic Planning Committee, National Heritage Advisory Board, and has been a host and co-host on The Word Network. An accomplished musician and singer, Morton began with 647 members and has seen the membership grow to more than 20,000. In 1972, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. C.L. 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. Bishop James Harold Morton was born May 8, 1946, the fourth of nine children to Bishop C.L. He began by trying to pay back the funds. He was 76. This death reaches a different place for the bishop and is so much closer to home. On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Bishop James Harold Morton, enteredThe Land of No Moreas he departed this life and entered into his eternal rest. Bishop Joseph Warren Walker, III, is the International Presiding Bishop of Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, which consists of hundreds of churches across the globe that is connected together by common theologies of the church experience. Bishop James H. Morton, Sr., pastor of New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church, Decatur. The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship is based on the belief that the full Gospel of Christ must be promoted by recognizing the free expression of the gifts of the Spirit as a viable part of the Body of Christ. 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. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. This development provides affordable housing to more than 75 families. and authors a monthly Op-Ed in the Tennessean Newspaper entitled Reset. His father died when he was 12, but Morton remembers the many blessings from his father's life. You used to, but you don't now.'" While under the pastoral leadership of his father, he perfected his craft as a gifted musician and skilled singer serving as the minister of music. Morton says the enemy assailed him with questions, causing him to doubt his self-worth. Franklin, father of the late music icon Aretha Franklin. Nothing compares to it, said Morton. And the LORD knows me by my name and my good works," Couzens continued in the post shared by Reid. Copyright, Bishop Paul S. Morton Ministries | Design By CTS Graphic Designs, Bishop Paul S. Morton He heard from the Spirit in a new way. He is also a recording artist, author, and founder of the Full Gospel Baptist . His vision continued to grow. He holds two honorary Doctorates from Meharry Medical College and Southern University respectively. I Believe is the fifth single from a cancer awareness project produced by Fred "Uncle Freddie" Jerkins called "A Project of Healing". Want to help your child build lasting, meaningful friendships? She told Reid that she would have privately moved on with her life after discovering Couzens' alleged deception but she felt forced to respond after he publicly dismissed their relationship and painted her as a liar in a Facebook post that has since been deleted. Jan 2014. A lot of these young boys now are walking around with notches in their guns counting the people they have killed, said Morton. 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. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Bishop Paul Morton. The viewings and service will be held at the New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church, 923 Valley Brook Road, Decatur. He was 76. 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. Victor S. Couzens, senior pastor Inspirational Baptist Church located in Cincinnati, Ohio, appears in these photos with Andrea Garrison. His desire to serve the Lord was realized at an early age, when at 8 years old his father overheard him singing the songYou Cant Beat God Givingand was so moved that he asked Young James to lead the church in singing the song the following Sunday. Those people are never 'your' people," Couzens reportedly wrote in the since deleted Facebook post. Likewise, he is the visionary behind Mt. But what I am for sure is AUTHENTIC and REAL! Bishop Morton died on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the age of 66. Tags: Atlanta, bishop morton, gospel, Music. Morton, shown during an Emancipation Day gala in Windsor in 2015, died Sunday in a Detroit hospital at the age of 77. It does not store any personal data. He failed to realize that a portion of the Lord's work was for him to take care of his body. 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The enemy is attacking them. I was introduced to them as his lady, as his girlfriend," the unidentified woman, whom Reid said he verified, noted. "I was recently made aware of a situation involving one of my spiritual sons, Bishop Victor Couzens, being involved in multiple relationships that caused me concern. "I have been to the church. Zion every Wednesday and Sunday. Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addresses criticism of her views on sending children to public schools, Teen, 21-year-old man indicted for murder of Memphis pastor, Deion Sanders' prayers are constitutionally protected, lawyer tells University of Colorado, Revival at Kentucky college faces hurdles from school leadership, moves worship off-campus. Deeply concerned about Americas youth and young adults, Bishop Walker is the visionary behind Mt. With his fathers assistance, James Morton developed his musical skills on the piano and organ before starting a vocal group that performed around Michigan. Morton apologized to the women involved. Never ceasing to try new things, he was featured in the world premiere of the film Black, White and Blues, directed by award-winning Mario Van Peebles. Due to the pandemic, the family will hold a memorial service in Windsor at a later date, likely in September, his wife said. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson thinks he redeemed himself. Bishop James H. Morton, Sr., a noted former Detroit pastor, musician and music director for the late Rev. He was my best friend, and Ill miss him.. His dad never relaxed. They had a spirited conversation on the way to his home on Memorial Drive. Morton also realized there were some things he needed to do differently than his father did, like taking a vacation. Copyright 2023. 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. He returned home and entered a treatment facility in Atlanta. Every day, a lot of his best friends were passing, she said. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. The word legacy is weighty. I cried all the way down 285 to Memorial Drive because I knew he was gone, Morton said. When he got off-message and made eerie statements to the local pastor, people knew something was seriously wrong. Beginning in 1992, Morton came to this understanding when he saw the Holy Spirit transform his own Baptist congregation. "He'd ask me, 'What kind of leader are you? Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. who strives to exemplify the heart of God, is truly Gods Man! We just got to humble ourselves and pray and ask God to change this, said Morton. 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. He was later arrested in Forsyth C. 2023 Cox Media Group. You make all these mistakes, but you say God is leading you? Bishop Paul S. Morton and Pastor Debra Morton now serve as each others Co-Pastor. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". After one week in the hospital, he left and has not taken any pills since. Garrison also told Reid that "all the elders [at his church] know who I am." I will live my life the best I can, so I can see him and be with again one day.. 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. She said she began making serious plans to move in September before she discovered his alleged deception. Bishop Paul S. Morton is Mortons younger brother, who established sizable churches in Atlanta and New Orleans. 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. Full Gospel Founder Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. was born in Windsor Ontario, Canada but was destined to move to the United States. (One Church in Two States with Four Locations!). He was diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. He reportedly gave church members his home phone number and encouraged them to call when they needed him. Morton speaks so openly about his personal trials because he says God told him he had to be transparent. The nationally known pastor and musician from a prominent family of ministers preached and sang to his congregation at New Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church in Decatur and led it in multiple ministries to the homeless and other needy people for 30 years. All Rights Reserved. In this sermon he would speak of absolute peace and utopia the believer could expect when they would finally enter into the God's presence for eternity. Throughout his life and ministry, Bishop Walker has demonstrated a caliber of leadership well beyond his years. Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. who strives to exemplify the heart of God, is truly God's Man! As an apostle, he has birthed many churches out of Greater Saint Stephen, New Orleans. Paul was a loving husband and father; his family meant everything to him. I took him home the Sunday that he died, said Morton. Please click here to learn how. He went out of his way to welcome different cultures and ethnic groups into the church. In April 2006, his leadership also expanded to Jackson, Tennessee where the Zion Church became the first church plant of Mt. "All I'm waiting for Bishop, is, if . Working with a new fellowship, Morton signed on to work with some individuals he did not know well. Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. who strives to exemplify the heart of God, is truly Gods Man! He is married to the former Dr. Stephaine Hale, who is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neonatology at Vanderbilt University. 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. 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. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. The Fellowship now has 1,500 churches and continues to grow. Franklin, father of Aretha Franklin, died Feb. 11. . Morton, 76, died Feb. 11. . Bishop Paul S. Morton, founding presiding bishop of The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Internationalwhich encompasses some 5,000 churches and 1 million members, confirmed on Saturday that his "spiritual son," who leads a megachurch, engaged in "multiple" sexual relationships. There are many leaders dealing with issues of the mind. Bishop James H.. CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. "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. Morton was hospitalized for only one week and made a remarkable recovery. No receipts! He says he was hurt for the other people who lost money. James Cleveland. So I want a public apology. 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. She had already given her employers 60 days' notice and started making other plans for the move when she said she chose to cut Couzens off and move on with her life. Bishop Morton is also an international television preacher who, for over twenty-five . He. Call Us: (404) 284-8865 | Email : info@paulsmorton.org HOME He recalled that his sibling was always singing as a child. Or give a commentary on what's true and what's not true. Morton is also a gifted author and an anointed singer, having received many Stellar Awards. The NLCDC is committed to low-and moderate-income families and to community economic development. In 1983, Morton became the first woman in state history to serve as pastor of a Baptist church. C.L. 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. . 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. Franklin, father of Aretha Franklin. Agree to the our terms and policy agreement. Morton said Long can apologize "online" or by another means just as long as he doesn't "ignore the situation." He also added that the Bible calls on believers to forgive a man even if he commits the sin seven times and repents seven times. The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship understood. 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. Bishop Joseph W. Walker, IIIInternational Presiding Bishop, Bishop Darryl S. BristerSecond Presiding Bishop, Bishop L. 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