Morton, Vaughn: - Elder Vaughn Morton was not born or raised in Pentecost. In 1955, he repented of his sins, was baptized in Jesus name and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 15. He wholeheartedly embraced the Apostolic Pentecostal life as taught by his pastor, J.E. Rode. He worked faithfully with Bro. Rode in Modesto, California for four years until God opened the door to enter full time ministry in 1960. From that time until now, he has raised two sons, pastored a total of 44 and one-half years and evangelized 12 years. He has four grandsons and two granddaughters.