Dr. Paul A. Colton

Dr. Paul A. Colton serves as the Pastor of Mobilization and Sending at Calvary Church in Clearwater, FL. In this role, he plays a vital part in training and facilitating Calvary's sending and leadership pipeline, helping to fulfill the Great Commission through Calvary's X150 strategy. Prior to his time at Calvary, Dr. Colton spent eight years in South Asia with the International Mission Board, leading various initiatives to strengthen local church engagement in global missions.

Dr. Colton earned a Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) in Great Commission Mobilization from Southeaster Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity (M. Div.) with a focus on International Church Planting from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Biblical Studies from Judson College at Southeastern.

His approach to ministry is deeply influenced by his international missions experience and his role as a father to four sons, fostering a family-centered perspective on global missions. He and his wife, Sarah, are committed to building a vibrant community of faith with a global reach.