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Reverend Paul Jones was the Founder and Pastor of Greater New Grove Missionary Baptist Church located at 7311 E. Mount Houston Rd. in the Northeast area of Houston, Texas.

He is the son of the proud parents, Mr. Jesse James and Mrs. Pauline Jones, Sr.  He was born October 13, 1960. He is a graduate of Sam Houston High School and a student of the historical Bishop College of Dallas, Texas.  Paul is the brother of Ruthie, Jesse, Tyrone, Don and Janet. He has several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and fans all over the world.

As a child, he would sing with his brothers and youngest sister Janet, leading songs inspiring everyone wherever he traveled.  Pastor Jones was called to the ministry on April 15, 1976, and with faith in his Creator, founded and organized a wonderful church on November 23, 1981 with 9 members and the journey began at several other locations before landing on E. Mount Houston Rd, until God called him home. 

While pastoring at Greater New Grove Baptist Church, he would broadcast services every Sunday on Radio KWWJ, 1360 AM spreading the gospel throughout the city of Houston. Those who knew him always observed him helping people, teaching them the message of Christ, letting them know that they must be saved.  He also encouraged people to get it right with God, that “this thing is REAL”, and that the “Word of God can save you, and keep you if you want to be kept”. While at the East Mount Houston location, membership grew to over 2,000 people in less than nine years. 

His unique gifts, talents, and abilities earned him the name “God’s Man with a Vision”.  Being such an anointed and powerful preacher and teacher, with a voice and songs to uplift and renew, he was blessed to record his first Live Album with standing room only crowd at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.   The album from the Live Recording made the best seller charts at local radio stations and record stores with the title cut, “I Won’t Complain”.   To this day, “I Won’t Complain”, is yet loved and sung by many all over the world.  He has also recorded songs with other Gospel Artists, and is well known in churches and the music industry abroad.  He is featured on two songs on the Gospel Fellowship Workshop album.  Paul also recorded with the Dallas Fort-Worth Mass Choir accompanied by Rev. Milton Bigham, and with the GMWA 1990 along with V. Michael McKay and Kathy Taylor, both natives of Houston.  He also appeared on the Bobby Jones Television Show in Nashville, Tennessee, and he has recorded with the James Cleveland Gospel Workshop of America in Washington D.C.

He stunned the nation with his single,  “I Won’t Complain” which caused his music ministry to soar to the top with such awards as: “Outstanding Male Vocalist of the Year” in Houston Texas polled by the listening audience presented through KWWJ-Gospel 1360 AM where the Rev. Darrell Martin was General Manager.

Pastor Jones was humble, yet distinguished.  He made a profound impact on his community through his wisdom, character and heartfelt passion for humanity.  His music continues to impact millions and his sermons have opened hearts to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior.  Thank you Pastor Jones for giving your life to ministry and the love of Jesus Christ!


NOTE:

The song, Forever With Me, was written and sung by gospel artist great Yolanda Adams for her close friend, Pastor Paul Jones

 






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randolph edwards
March 7
March 7
Rev Paul Jones's song I Won't Complain took me through a rough time in my life when I ruptured my Patellar Tendon in both knees back in June of 2016 I was in a dark area of my life because the injury caused blood clots in both of my lungs and I had a very hard time breathing and had two cast on my legs and tremendous back pain and I had to cry out to the Lord to take me through my darkness and he did he brought me out, I listen to that song every day refusing to give up my body rocking with pain but I wouldn't complain, thank you Rev Paul Jones for leaving us with that beautiful song of spiritual inspiration and thank you Lord Jesus for healing me, continue to rest in Paradise Rev Jones.
Ken Unknown
March 6
March 6
I heard I won't complain on Marvin Sapp's podcast last Sunday on Kiss 104.1 and his voice and the words really touched me. Rest in Heaven, Man of God.
Pamela Greer
November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023
Grateful to our GOD, for using your legacy to teach me why “I Won’t Complain,” thank you, Sir!
randolph edwards
October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023
Rev. Paul Jones became one of the greatest gospel singers and great preacher of our times, his song that touch me the most was I Won't Complain I think every one can agree to that, he sung that song from the deepest part of his soul, now he is resting in Paradise.
LOST Jones
December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022
MY DAD WOULD NOT CONDONE TRYING TO SLAVE HIS KIDS IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE ESTATE. THEY KILLED MY DAD NOW THE SAME PEOPLE TRYING TO KILL ME AND MY FAMILY. THEY KNEW HE WAS MY DAD AND MY BROTHER IN A WHEEL CHAIR CAUSE THE CROOKED POLICE ARE TRYING TO KILL US TOO. THEY TELL EVERYONE WE ARE SNITCHES AND QUEER IN ORDER TO GET MOVES MADE ON US. WHAT TO DO CAUSE I GOT SO MUCH PROOF.
Marcia Baker
June 6, 2020
June 6, 2020
A special tribute to the anointed Rev. Paul Jones. His words, and voice so often ring out at Homegoing services. I paid tribute to George Floyd through the media, since I am originally from Fayetteville, N. C. This song was sang. I'm so glad I researched your life, and your "untimely death". Thank you for your love for Jesus at an early age, your work in ministry, and your "anointed" voice that is still blessing us TODAY.  
Tammy Griffin
November 21, 2019
November 21, 2019
Gone but not forgotten,
Family we love you we thank God for Rev Paul Jones life. It's good to know we all serve the same God. 
JESUS CHRIST has each of us in
His hands. Rev. Jones absent from the body is present with the Lord.Gone but not forgotten. I won't complain
Thank you Lord.
Theresa Walker
November 17, 2019
November 17, 2019
Your song has impacted my life in knowing that God IS ALWAYS RIGHT & NEVER EVER makes a mistake. With that, "I Won't Complain" has & is an inspiration to me, keeping the Word of God; "He will NEVER leave me nor forsake me., & God's TOO wise to make a mistake." R.I.H. (ELder Theresa Walker).
Cadence Bennett
October 19, 2019
October 19, 2019
Thank you to him who made I Cannot Complain my papa passed away in August who was a preacher at word of faith church suffagan William earl bennett I may be only 9 years old but o remember all my nine years of him singing this To me god bless his family
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Rosa Tiller
2 months ago
R.i.p Rev. Jones. You didn't complain and I'm not going to complain. God has been too good to me.
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Elie Jackson Jr
5 months ago
Thank you Rev. Paul Jones for leaving us with this testimony "I Won't Complain" - it's a blessing.
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
baddog2215 walker
8 months ago
It hurts my soul to know that his life was taken at the young age of 30 for doing Gods workm bless his soul.
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Rev. D.
3 months ago
He could sing and would sing to the glory and honor of God. Rest on Pastor Paul. I am NOT complaining.
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Brittany Stanley
4 months ago
"I Won't Complain" became my favorite Gospel song of all in 2018 and 2019 of this year!
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Pamela James
2 weeks ago
R.I.P. Rev Jones. You left a true song behind that brings the love for our heart. Whatever we may be facing I say thank you Lord, I won't complain.
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Blake Loveless
3 months ago
THANK U REV. PAUL JONES. PRAISE GOD THAT I CAN STILL HEAR YOUR VOICE... SING U ANGEL N HIS GLORY FROM THE GATES OF HEAVEN!!! AMEN !!!HALLELUJAH!!!
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
keith9842
3 years ago
Paul Jones was crazy about the Lord.  When he sung, you could feel the passion in his voice - something that is missing in church today .
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Mariea Jackson
2 months ago
What is evident here is torment..for the deceased..the survivors..and all else involved covertly or outright. The solution? Pray without ceasing for "all"..always should have. God unravels every mystery.
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
kendrick795
6 years ago
He go shot @ his home dat same night he recorded i won't complain.... i remember cuz my dad wuz 1 of da sound men.
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Chakeyta Roberson
5 years ago
He was a wonderful man. The family should be proud. You could see the goodness in him.
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Freedom Mommy
1 year ago
I just came across his song...I won't complain..... Thank you for helping me...rest in heaven.
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Nicole Davis
2 years ago
I remember this day because I was there to say goodbye. Never will I forget about you. RIP. REV. PAUL JONES.
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Tracy Mattax
2 years ago (edited)
He definitely was a man who helped so many and surely he didn't deserve to be killed....He helped everyone regardless of who you were or what you did..... He would often visit my home church ... he always called my mother his "Birthday Buddy" because they shared the same October 13th birthday. He was an awesome man of God and it broke my heart to hear that he was killed. I had just seen him that Saturday and he was gone that Monday.
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
bishopjwill
5 years ago
Rev. Paul Jones recorded his hit song "I Won't Complain" on 4th of July weekend of 1988 live at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston. Shortly before his death in 1990 he had signed with Malaco Records. Rev. Jones extensively traveled to venues singing the hit song. He was a great preacher, singer, and humanitarian.
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Shaw Darby
1 year ago
MITCHELL ALVAREZ
my family members are the Washington/Roys and we knew Paul before he began pastoring. The Washingtons , Roys, Johnsons, and Mitchells were the founding members that helped him in his ministry so I'm family thru Church lol... I remember the last time I saw Him/Paul. He was soooo worried. He seemed as if he sensed that his rest was near. in service one time, he stated that God showed him that he was going to die early. I'm blessed to have had the experience of saying that He was really something special...
RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...
May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Vette Hunter
4 years ago
A thousand times we needed and million times we have cried if love could have saved you Paul, you would have never died ! We miss you sooooooooooooooooooo much Paul ! Sleep in Jesus ! Love you always
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Sharon Caston
5 years ago
Rev Paul Jones, as of right now, helped the will of Jesus in me fight the fight and stay strong in the lord. His songs strengthen my soul.
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
Sylinda Bryant
2 years ago
Whatever people throw on your name Rev Paul Jones doesn't mean a thing- They talk about Jesus Christ. I believe u were an angel sent from above and u made your mark on earth and for that u will be forever missed r.i.p Rev Paul Jones.

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randolph edwards
March 7
March 7
Rev Paul Jones's song I Won't Complain took me through a rough time in my life when I ruptured my Patellar Tendon in both knees back in June of 2016 I was in a dark area of my life because the injury caused blood clots in both of my lungs and I had a very hard time breathing and had two cast on my legs and tremendous back pain and I had to cry out to the Lord to take me through my darkness and he did he brought me out, I listen to that song every day refusing to give up my body rocking with pain but I wouldn't complain, thank you Rev Paul Jones for leaving us with that beautiful song of spiritual inspiration and thank you Lord Jesus for healing me, continue to rest in Paradise Rev Jones.
Ken Unknown
March 6
March 6
I heard I won't complain on Marvin Sapp's podcast last Sunday on Kiss 104.1 and his voice and the words really touched me. Rest in Heaven, Man of God.
Pamela Greer
November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023
Grateful to our GOD, for using your legacy to teach me why “I Won’t Complain,” thank you, Sir!
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Forever With Me - Yolanda Evette Adams

May 8, 2019
by RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...

Forever With Me was written and sung by gospel artist,
Yolanda Adams for her friend, Rev Paul Jones

Looking over the horizon, night breaks into dawn
I get a little misty eyed, knowing you've gone on
I've come to realize just how much your presence meant to me
I also realize that now you're finally free

I'll always love you for the special times we shared
All the times you let me know just how much you cared for me
I'll always love you, you were a friend that I could totally depend on
I love you and you're forever with me

The will of the father had to be fulfilled
I feel your spirit, your voice still gives me chills
The anointing is still touching today
I wrote this with a smile and tears of joy just to say

I'll always love you for the special times we shared
All the times you let me know just how much you cared for me
I'll always love you, you were a friend that I could totally depend on
I love you, you're forever with me

We used to sing together, cry together and laugh together
You said it didn't matter for God would always take care
You taught me how to give again, when giving seemed to be too hard
The benefits of your love were my reward

And I love you for the special times we shared
All the times you showed me how much you care for me
I'll always love you, you were a friend that I could totally depend on
I love you, you're forever with me

I love you, yeah, you're forever with me
I love you, Paul, you're forever with me, I love you're forever with me
I could always depend on you, I love you, you're forever with me
I love you, I'm gonna miss you, you're forever here with me

Songwriters: BEN LEE TANKARD,YOLANDA YVETTE ADAMS
© Universal Music Publishing Group,CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
For non-commercial use only.

Data from: LyricFind

The Kelontae Gavin Story

May 4, 2019
by RevPaulsFamily FriendsFan...

Kelontae Gavin, an energetic contemporary gospel vocalist from Ridgeville, South Carolina, unwittingly launched his career with a performance of the Rev. Paul Jones' "I Won't Complain." Recorded in his high school cafeteria in 2014 and uploaded to YouTube, the interpretation caught the attention of Atlanta-based pastor and music executive Marquis Boone. Gavin signed with Marquis Boone Enterprises in early 2016, and through Boone's affiliation with the long-running Tyscot label, released his debut single, "Higher," that November. The song was written by his mother, Priscilla Smalls, and produced by the Grammy-winning Myron Butler. Around that time, Gavin made his national televised debut on BET's Joyful Noise. In 2018, he returned with his full-length debut, The Higher Experience, which peaked at number two on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart. Included on the album was the single "No Ordinary Worship."  Andy Kellman

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