Intentional Interim Pastor

Paul Atkinson became a Christian through the love and encouragement of his Sunday School teacher, at First Baptist Church, Waco, Texas.  As Paul struggled with the debilitating effects of dyslexia, she gave him hope to trust in Jesus.   Paul’s step of faith was the beginning of an amazing journey with the Lord.   Remarkably, Paul overcame the crippling  effects of dyslexia  to graduate from Mary Hardin Baylor University (BA), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDIV), and Regent University (PhD).  From the beginning of his ministry, Paul has demonstrated a heart for evangelism and missions.  He served effectively as the Baptist Student Ministry Director at the University of Colorado and as a missionary in India and behind the Iron Curtain in Romania and other Eastern European countries.  In addition, Paul pastored churches in New Mexico and Texas.  He also was the Director of the Golden Triangle Baptist Association, Beaumont, Texas.  More recently, Paul has held various positions with the Baptist General Convention of Texas including Director of Organic Churches.  Paul was ordained to the Gospel Ministry by First Baptist Church, Belton, Texas.  He is a certified intentional interim pastor.  Paul is married and has two adult children.