Rev. Dr. Paul L. Walker, passed away on February 23, 2021 at the age of 89. A memorial service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26th at Mount Paran Central Church of God, Atlanta.
Rev. Walker is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carmelita; son, Mark Walker and wife, Udella Richardson Walker; grandson, Justin Walker and wife, Amanda; granddaughter, Ashten Dick and husband, Caleb; great grandchildren, Kennedy Walker, Judah Walker and Levi Dick; brother, Don Walker and wife, Jackie; brother, Dean Walker and wife, Judy. Walker is predeceased by his parents, Rev. Paul H. and Margaret Walker; son, Rev. Paul Dana Walker.
Born in Minot, North Dakota, Rev. Walker was called to the pastoral ministry in 1950 and attended Lee College, Presbyterian College, Emory University, and Georgia State University. He began his ministry with the Church of God denomination from Cleveland, TN., serving as State Sunday School and Youth Director of California from 1955-1959, and one year in the same post (1959-1960) at Tennessee.
Rev. Walker is perhaps best-known for his nearly 40-year leadership as the senior pastor of the Mt. Paran Church of God in Atlanta. In 1960, Rev. Walker accepted the pastorate of the Hemphill Ave. Church of God, which relocated to Mount Paran Road, in North Atlanta, in 1967. The name of the church was changed at that time to Mount Paran Church of God. In his 37 years as the senior pastor, Rev. Walker led the church to become one of the largest, most prominent Church of God congregations in the city, nation, and world. Under Walker's leadership, the church underwent several building programs at the Mount Paran Road cite, and then expanded to four additional locations throughout the Metro-Atlanta area. , Mount Paran Church of God became "one church in five locations" reaching multiple thousands every Sunday morning. In 1997 the church appointed Rev. Walker "Pastor Emeritus" where he served in the role until his passing.
Rev. Walker left Mount Paran Church of God when he was elected to the highest office of general overseer for the Church of God in 1996. He served in that role from 1996-2000. Following Rev. Walker's tenure as general overseer, he became Chancellor of Education for the Church of God, serving four years in the role until being re-elected to the International Executive Committee of the Church of God as third assistant general overseer in 2004. He served two years in that role and was elected secretary general in 2006 where he served for two additional years.
Rev. Paul Walker has authored eight published books and has received numerous recognitions, both within the Church of God and across the Evangelical spectrum. He has also been recognized for awards in education from his alma maters, and within the Atlanta community. His memberships and accomplishments are as follows:
Education
1951 – Associates A.A., Lee College
1953 – Bachelors B.A., Presbyterian College
1964 – M.Div., Emory University
1970 – Masters M.Ed., Georgia State
1972 – Doctorate Ph.D., Georgia State
1989 – Honorary D.Div., Lee University
Church of God - Ministerial
Began Ministry: 1950
Date Ordained: 1958
Date Licensed: 1950
Elected Church of God General Leadership Positions
General Overseer – 1996-2000
Secretary General – 2006-2008
Third Assistant General Overseer – 2004-06
Executive Council – 1978-82; 1984-88; 1990-94; 1996-00; 2004-08
Church of God - Appointed General Leadership Positions
Director Local Church Development – 2008
Chancellor, Church of God Division of Education – 2000-2004
State Sunday School and Youth Director, Tennessee – 1959-60
State Sunday School and Youth Director, California- 1955-59
Lee College Board of Directors – 10 years
North Georgia State Council member
Church Activity (Committees & Boards)
International speaker: Church Growth International – (Board of Trustees)
Church Growth International – Manila, Philippines – 1989, 1992, 2000
Seoul, Korea – 1989; Elim Fellowship – Manchester, England – 1988, 2001
Church Growth International – Board of Trustees, 1978
Charismatic Bible Ministries
Professional Activity (Social or Civic)
Member, Christian Association for Psychological Studies
Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Honors and Recognitions
Church of God Theological Seminary, "Leadership Award," 2002
Mortar Board's Community Service Award, Georgia State University, 1993
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Georgia State University, 1983-84
Alumni Gold P Award, Presbyterian College
Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential People In Georgia
Atlanta Junior Chamber of Commerce
James Bowell Mitchell Award (Outstanding Minister of the 1964 class), Emory University
Five Outstanding Young Men (City of Atlanta) 1964
Obituary link: https://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Paul-Walker-28/#!/Obituary
Rev. Walker is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carmelita; son, Mark Walker and wife, Udella Richardson Walker; grandson, Justin Walker and wife, Amanda; granddaughter, Ashten Dick and husband, Caleb; great grandchildren, Kennedy Walker, Judah Walker and Levi Dick; brother, Don Walker and wife, Jackie; brother, Dean Walker and wife, Judy. Walker is predeceased by his parents, Rev. Paul H. and Margaret Walker; son, Rev. Paul Dana Walker.
Born in Minot, North Dakota, Rev. Walker was called to the pastoral ministry in 1950 and attended Lee College, Presbyterian College, Emory University, and Georgia State University. He began his ministry with the Church of God denomination from Cleveland, TN., serving as State Sunday School and Youth Director of California from 1955-1959, and one year in the same post (1959-1960) at Tennessee.
Rev. Walker is perhaps best-known for his nearly 40-year leadership as the senior pastor of the Mt. Paran Church of God in Atlanta. In 1960, Rev. Walker accepted the pastorate of the Hemphill Ave. Church of God, which relocated to Mount Paran Road, in North Atlanta, in 1967. The name of the church was changed at that time to Mount Paran Church of God. In his 37 years as the senior pastor, Rev. Walker led the church to become one of the largest, most prominent Church of God congregations in the city, nation, and world. Under Walker's leadership, the church underwent several building programs at the Mount Paran Road cite, and then expanded to four additional locations throughout the Metro-Atlanta area. , Mount Paran Church of God became "one church in five locations" reaching multiple thousands every Sunday morning. In 1997 the church appointed Rev. Walker "Pastor Emeritus" where he served in the role until his passing.
Rev. Walker left Mount Paran Church of God when he was elected to the highest office of general overseer for the Church of God in 1996. He served in that role from 1996-2000. Following Rev. Walker's tenure as general overseer, he became Chancellor of Education for the Church of God, serving four years in the role until being re-elected to the International Executive Committee of the Church of God as third assistant general overseer in 2004. He served two years in that role and was elected secretary general in 2006 where he served for two additional years.
Rev. Paul Walker has authored eight published books and has received numerous recognitions, both within the Church of God and across the Evangelical spectrum. He has also been recognized for awards in education from his alma maters, and within the Atlanta community. His memberships and accomplishments are as follows:
Education
1951 – Associates A.A., Lee College
1953 – Bachelors B.A., Presbyterian College
1964 – M.Div., Emory University
1970 – Masters M.Ed., Georgia State
1972 – Doctorate Ph.D., Georgia State
1989 – Honorary D.Div., Lee University
Church of God - Ministerial
Began Ministry: 1950
Date Ordained: 1958
Date Licensed: 1950
Elected Church of God General Leadership Positions
General Overseer – 1996-2000
Secretary General – 2006-2008
Third Assistant General Overseer – 2004-06
Executive Council – 1978-82; 1984-88; 1990-94; 1996-00; 2004-08
Church of God - Appointed General Leadership Positions
Director Local Church Development – 2008
Chancellor, Church of God Division of Education – 2000-2004
State Sunday School and Youth Director, Tennessee – 1959-60
State Sunday School and Youth Director, California- 1955-59
Lee College Board of Directors – 10 years
North Georgia State Council member
Church Activity (Committees & Boards)
International speaker: Church Growth International – (Board of Trustees)
Church Growth International – Manila, Philippines – 1989, 1992, 2000
Seoul, Korea – 1989; Elim Fellowship – Manchester, England – 1988, 2001
Church Growth International – Board of Trustees, 1978
Charismatic Bible Ministries
Professional Activity (Social or Civic)
Member, Christian Association for Psychological Studies
Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Honors and Recognitions
Church of God Theological Seminary, "Leadership Award," 2002
Mortar Board's Community Service Award, Georgia State University, 1993
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Georgia State University, 1983-84
Alumni Gold P Award, Presbyterian College
Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential People In Georgia
Atlanta Junior Chamber of Commerce
James Bowell Mitchell Award (Outstanding Minister of the 1964 class), Emory University
Five Outstanding Young Men (City of Atlanta) 1964
Obituary link: https://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Paul-Walker-28/#!/Obituary
Rev. Dr. Paul L. Walker, passed away on February 23, 2021 at the age of 89. A memorial service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26th at Mount Paran Central Church of God, Atlanta.
Rev. Walker is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carmelita; son, Mark Walker and wife, Udella Richardson Walker; grandson, Justin Walker and wife, Amanda; granddaughter, Ashten Dick and husband, Caleb; great grandchildren, Kennedy Walker, Judah Walker and Levi Dick; brother, Don Walker and wife, Jackie; brother, Dean Walker and wife, Judy. Walker is predeceased by his parents, Rev. Paul H. and Margaret Walker; son, Rev. Paul Dana Walker.
Born in Minot, North Dakota, Rev. Walker was called to the pastoral ministry in 1950 and attended Lee College, Presbyterian College, Emory University, and Georgia State University. He began his ministry with the Church of God denomination from Cleveland, TN., serving as State Sunday School and Youth Director of California from 1955-1959, and one year in the same post (1959-1960) at Tennessee.
Rev. Walker is perhaps best-known for his nearly 40-year leadership as the senior pastor of the Mt. Paran Church of God in Atlanta. In 1960, Rev. Walker accepted the pastorate of the Hemphill Ave. Church of God, which relocated to Mount Paran Road, in North Atlanta, in 1967. The name of the church was changed at that time to Mount Paran Church of God. In his 37 years as the senior pastor, Rev. Walker led the church to become one of the largest, most prominent Church of God congregations in the city, nation, and world. Under Walker's leadership, the church underwent several building programs at the Mount Paran Road cite, and then expanded to four additional locations throughout the Metro-Atlanta area. , Mount Paran Church of God became "one church in five locations" reaching multiple thousands every Sunday morning. In 1997 the church appointed Rev. Walker "Pastor Emeritus" where he served in the role until his passing.
Rev. Walker left Mount Paran Church of God when he was elected to the highest office of general overseer for the Church of God in 1996. He served in that role from 1996-2000. Following Rev. Walker's tenure as general overseer, he became Chancellor of Education for the Church of God, serving four years in the role until being re-elected to the International Executive Committee of the Church of God as third assistant general overseer in 2004. He served two years in that role and was elected secretary general in 2006 where he served for two additional years.
Rev. Paul Walker has authored eight published books and has received numerous recognitions, both within the Church of God and across the Evangelical spectrum. He has also been recognized for awards in education from his alma maters, and within the Atlanta community. His memberships and accomplishments are as follows:
Education
1951 – Associates A.A., Lee College
1953 – Bachelors B.A., Presbyterian College
1964 – M.Div., Emory University
1970 – Masters M.Ed., Georgia State
1972 – Doctorate Ph.D., Georgia State
1989 – Honorary D.Div., Lee University
Church of God - Ministerial
Began Ministry: 1950
Date Ordained: 1958
Date Licensed: 1950
Elected Church of God General Leadership Positions
General Overseer – 1996-2000
Secretary General – 2006-2008
Third Assistant General Overseer – 2004-06
Executive Council – 1978-82; 1984-88; 1990-94; 1996-00; 2004-08
Church of God - Appointed General Leadership Positions
Director Local Church Development – 2008
Chancellor, Church of God Division of Education – 2000-2004
State Sunday School and Youth Director, Tennessee – 1959-60
State Sunday School and Youth Director, California- 1955-59
Lee College Board of Directors – 10 years
North Georgia State Council member
Church Activity (Committees & Boards)
International speaker: Church Growth International – (Board of Trustees)
Church Growth International – Manila, Philippines – 1989, 1992, 2000
Seoul, Korea – 1989; Elim Fellowship – Manchester, England – 1988, 2001
Church Growth International – Board of Trustees, 1978
Charismatic Bible Ministries
Professional Activity (Social or Civic)
Member, Christian Association for Psychological Studies
Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Honors and Recognitions
Church of God Theological Seminary, "Leadership Award," 2002
Mortar Board's Community Service Award, Georgia State University, 1993
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Georgia State University, 1983-84
Alumni Gold P Award, Presbyterian College
Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential People In Georgia
Atlanta Junior Chamber of Commerce
James Bowell Mitchell Award (Outstanding Minister of the 1964 class), Emory University
Five Outstanding Young Men (City of Atlanta) 1964
Obituary link: https://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Paul-Walker-28/#!/Obituary
Rev. Walker is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carmelita; son, Mark Walker and wife, Udella Richardson Walker; grandson, Justin Walker and wife, Amanda; granddaughter, Ashten Dick and husband, Caleb; great grandchildren, Kennedy Walker, Judah Walker and Levi Dick; brother, Don Walker and wife, Jackie; brother, Dean Walker and wife, Judy. Walker is predeceased by his parents, Rev. Paul H. and Margaret Walker; son, Rev. Paul Dana Walker.
Born in Minot, North Dakota, Rev. Walker was called to the pastoral ministry in 1950 and attended Lee College, Presbyterian College, Emory University, and Georgia State University. He began his ministry with the Church of God denomination from Cleveland, TN., serving as State Sunday School and Youth Director of California from 1955-1959, and one year in the same post (1959-1960) at Tennessee.
Rev. Walker is perhaps best-known for his nearly 40-year leadership as the senior pastor of the Mt. Paran Church of God in Atlanta. In 1960, Rev. Walker accepted the pastorate of the Hemphill Ave. Church of God, which relocated to Mount Paran Road, in North Atlanta, in 1967. The name of the church was changed at that time to Mount Paran Church of God. In his 37 years as the senior pastor, Rev. Walker led the church to become one of the largest, most prominent Church of God congregations in the city, nation, and world. Under Walker's leadership, the church underwent several building programs at the Mount Paran Road cite, and then expanded to four additional locations throughout the Metro-Atlanta area. , Mount Paran Church of God became "one church in five locations" reaching multiple thousands every Sunday morning. In 1997 the church appointed Rev. Walker "Pastor Emeritus" where he served in the role until his passing.
Rev. Walker left Mount Paran Church of God when he was elected to the highest office of general overseer for the Church of God in 1996. He served in that role from 1996-2000. Following Rev. Walker's tenure as general overseer, he became Chancellor of Education for the Church of God, serving four years in the role until being re-elected to the International Executive Committee of the Church of God as third assistant general overseer in 2004. He served two years in that role and was elected secretary general in 2006 where he served for two additional years.
Rev. Paul Walker has authored eight published books and has received numerous recognitions, both within the Church of God and across the Evangelical spectrum. He has also been recognized for awards in education from his alma maters, and within the Atlanta community. His memberships and accomplishments are as follows:
Education
1951 – Associates A.A., Lee College
1953 – Bachelors B.A., Presbyterian College
1964 – M.Div., Emory University
1970 – Masters M.Ed., Georgia State
1972 – Doctorate Ph.D., Georgia State
1989 – Honorary D.Div., Lee University
Church of God - Ministerial
Began Ministry: 1950
Date Ordained: 1958
Date Licensed: 1950
Elected Church of God General Leadership Positions
General Overseer – 1996-2000
Secretary General – 2006-2008
Third Assistant General Overseer – 2004-06
Executive Council – 1978-82; 1984-88; 1990-94; 1996-00; 2004-08
Church of God - Appointed General Leadership Positions
Director Local Church Development – 2008
Chancellor, Church of God Division of Education – 2000-2004
State Sunday School and Youth Director, Tennessee – 1959-60
State Sunday School and Youth Director, California- 1955-59
Lee College Board of Directors – 10 years
North Georgia State Council member
Church Activity (Committees & Boards)
International speaker: Church Growth International – (Board of Trustees)
Church Growth International – Manila, Philippines – 1989, 1992, 2000
Seoul, Korea – 1989; Elim Fellowship – Manchester, England – 1988, 2001
Church Growth International – Board of Trustees, 1978
Charismatic Bible Ministries
Professional Activity (Social or Civic)
Member, Christian Association for Psychological Studies
Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Honors and Recognitions
Church of God Theological Seminary, "Leadership Award," 2002
Mortar Board's Community Service Award, Georgia State University, 1993
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Georgia State University, 1983-84
Alumni Gold P Award, Presbyterian College
Georgia Trend's 100 Most Influential People In Georgia
Atlanta Junior Chamber of Commerce
James Bowell Mitchell Award (Outstanding Minister of the 1964 class), Emory University
Five Outstanding Young Men (City of Atlanta) 1964
Obituary link: https://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Paul-Walker-28/#!/Obituary
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