Rev. Paul L. Harton is a native of Gordo, AL. He is married to Janet Jones Harton and they reside in Birmingham, Alabama. They have three beautiful daughters named Casey, Stacy and Rolaina. They have two grand children (Makiyah and Damoni). Rev. Harton is a graduate of American Military University (AMU) where he received his Bachelors of Art Degree in Religion. He is presently enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Birmingham, Alabama completing his Masters of Divinity degree, specializing in Christian Education. He retired from the Army after 30 years of service. Rev. Harton accepted God's call to Preach the Word to God's people in March of 2003. He received his license to preach in March 2004. He served as a local preacher at Acks Chapel CME Church in Gordo, AL from March 2004 to July 2005. He became pastor of Poplar Springs CME Church in Northport, AL in July 2005. In July 2009, Rev. Harton was assigned as pastor of Bass Tabernacle CME Church in Akron, AL. Rev. Harton plans to continue spreading the good news of God's word and as stated in Isaiah 43:19 bring about a new thing.

