Dr. Paul Cannings is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church in Houston, Texas. He is also the Founder and President of Power Walk Ministries, a national and global training resource for clergy and lay leaders. President of Living Word Christian Academy, adjunct professor at the College of Biblical Studies all in Houston, Texas, and board member of TL Africa.

He previously served as youth director at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church and Assistant Academic Dean of Dallas Bible College, Dallas, Texas. Executive Vice President of College of Biblical Studies (formerly Houston Bible Institute), of Houston; National Director of Outreach at The Urban Alternative and City Director for The Urban Alternative – Houston Branch (Dr. Tony Evans, President).

Dr. Cannings studied at Oxford University, in England, and holds a Doctorate in Philosophy / Theological Studies in Religion and Society from Omega Graduate School (formerly Oxford Graduate School) in Dayton, TN. He earned a Master’s Degree in Theology, Bible, and Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Austin College, Sherman, Texas.

He is heard on KHCB 105.7 FM Houston as a Bible study leader on “The Pastor’s Corner.” He hosts a live question-and-answer program called “The Pastor’s Study,” every other Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and can be heard each morning, Monday through Friday at 5:15 a.m. His radio ministry extends to the Caribbean area (22 Islands), Africa, on Salem Radio Network stations in Orlando and Atlanta, Moody stations around the country (2-minute programs), Virginia, and New York, can be heard at any time on Oneplace.com. The TV ministry of Dr. Cannings takes place on NRBTV, Africa and Caribbean TV, which also extends around the country and some parts of the world.

He is the author of numerous books, with the latest being a daily devotional, “A Quiet Place.” He’s also the publisher of the popular “Leadership Training Manual,” a series for training pastors and lay leaders. He produces a host of Video and CD series with respect to marriage, parenting, and spiritual growth.

Dr. Cannings dedicates his time training pastors and leaders, conducting sessions each year in several urban cities nationwide. He also extends his training to pastors and leaders in the Caribbean Islands and Africa. This impactful work is achieved with a team of pastors, some he personally mentored, who have gone on to receive comprehensive education from reputable seminaries or Bible Colleges.

Dr. Cannings and his wife Everette are the parents of two adult sons, Paul Jr. and Pierre, who are married to Tanisha and Monica respectively. They are blessed with seven grandchildren, a testament to the love and joy that fills their family.