Paul L. Walker
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Paul Laverne Walker (1932–2021), perhaps best known for his nearly 40-year leadership as pastor of the Mount Paran Church of God in Atlanta, was elected to the highest office of general overseer for the Church of God in 1996 serving four years.
Born in Minot, North Dakota, Walker was called to the ministry in 1950 and attended Lee College, Presbyterian College, Emory University, and Georgia State University. His early ministry with the Church of God included serving as state Sunday school and youth director of California from 1955-1959, and one year in the same post, 1959-1960, in Tennessee.
In 1960, Walker accepted the pastorate of the Hemphill Avenue Church of God in Atlanta, Georgia. In the 37 years between this appointment and election as general overseer, Walker led the church to become one of the largest, most prominent, and most progressive congregations in the Church of God. The name changed to Mount Paran when the congregation relocated to Mount Paran Road in 1967. In 1997 the church appointed Walker “Pastor Emeritus” and he served in that role until his passing.
While Walker was serving as general overseer, the Church of God created the office of chancellor, and he continued to serve in that role until 2004 when he was re-elected to the International Executive Committee as third assistant general overseer. He served two years in that office and was elected secretary general in 2006 where he served for two additional years.
Paul Walker was the author of eight books and received numerous recognitions from the Church of God, his academic institutions, the Atlanta community, and across the Evangelical movement.
Born in Minot, North Dakota, Walker was called to the ministry in 1950 and attended Lee College, Presbyterian College, Emory University, and Georgia State University. His early ministry with the Church of God included serving as state Sunday school and youth director of California from 1955-1959, and one year in the same post, 1959-1960, in Tennessee.
In 1960, Walker accepted the pastorate of the Hemphill Avenue Church of God in Atlanta, Georgia. In the 37 years between this appointment and election as general overseer, Walker led the church to become one of the largest, most prominent, and most progressive congregations in the Church of God. The name changed to Mount Paran when the congregation relocated to Mount Paran Road in 1967. In 1997 the church appointed Walker “Pastor Emeritus” and he served in that role until his passing.
While Walker was serving as general overseer, the Church of God created the office of chancellor, and he continued to serve in that role until 2004 when he was re-elected to the International Executive Committee as third assistant general overseer. He served two years in that office and was elected secretary general in 2006 where he served for two additional years.
Paul Walker was the author of eight books and received numerous recognitions from the Church of God, his academic institutions, the Atlanta community, and across the Evangelical movement.
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Sermon series
Principles for Powerful Living
The Winning Way
God's Chosen People
The Sufficient Prayer Life
Holy Spirit
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