A native of Lafayette, Elder Gatlin received his Bachelor of Science in marketing from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, and has also received his Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Elder Gatlin has also completed graduate studies in Israel. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Elder Gatlin commenced his preaching ministry at the age of 22. God has favored him by allowing him to aid in various capacities of ministry.\u00a0 Elder Gatlin offers his gifts for service in AIM \u2013Youth Church coordinator, the International Youth Department \u2013 Assistant Administrator, and First\u00a0Jurisdiction\u00a0of Louisiana (Vice President of Youth Department).\u00a0 Elder Gatlin is married to the lovely Khalisha R. Gatlin who is his best friend and the most influential person in his life. They have been blessed with three children Hailey,Paul\u00a0Jr, and Londyn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Elder Paul L. Gatlin<\/strong>
\nVice President of Commissions<\/p>\n

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