Short Bio:

Rev. Paul Lawler is the Senior Pastor of Christ Methodist Church Memphis. A devoted servant of Jesus, he is passionate about evangelism, discipleship, and seeing lives transformed by the Gospel. Prior to his role in Memphis, he served for 15 years at Christ Church Birmingham, where his leadership contributed to hundreds of church plants and tens of thousands coming to Christ. Paul and his wife, Missy, enjoy life with their four children and share a deep passion for God’s glory among the nations.

Medium Bio:

Rev. Paul Lawler serves as the Senior Pastor of Christ Methodist Church Memphis, bringing with him a bold and contagious heart for evangelism. Prior to this role, he pastored Christ Church Birmingham for fifteen years, where he cast a vision that led to the planting of hundreds of new churches and helped bring tens of thousands to faith in Christ. A passionate leader within the Methodist movement, he is committed to renewing a culture of evangelism and discipleship in the church today. Paul is deeply devoted to his family, cherishing time with his wife, Missy, and four children, and remains steadfast in his mission to see God’s glory spread among the nations.

Long Bio:

Rev. Paul Lawler is the Senior Pastor of Christ Methodist Church Memphis, where he leads with a deep passion for evangelism, discipleship, and the renewal of the church’s mission. Prior to coming to Memphis, Paul served for fifteen years as the Senior Pastor of Christ Church Birmingham. Under his leadership, the church became a catalyst for planting hundreds of new congregations and seeing tens of thousands of people come to faith in Jesus Christ. His heart for spreading the Gospel is courageous and contagious, and he is committed to helping believers reclaim a missional mindset.

A recognized voice in the Methodist movement, Paul has been instrumental in guiding Christ Methodist Church through its transition to the Global Methodist Church. His vision includes reigniting a passion for evangelism and revitalizing the church’s role in reaching the lost.

Beyond ministry, Paul treasures time with his wife, Missy, and their four children. They share a love for serving God’s kingdom and a desire to see His glory proclaimed among the nations.