Rev. Dr. Paul Fleming

Rev. Dr. Paul Harvey Fleming is a dedicated spiritual leader, community advocate, and the Senior Pastor and Founder of The Church of Empowerment in Yazoo City, Mississippi. A born-again, God-ordained preacher, Dr. Fleming’s mission is to bring spiritual enlightenment, encouragement, and empowerment to the world, guiding others to live an abundant life through Jesus Christ.

His commitment to service extends far beyond the pulpit. Dr. Fleming has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to public service, including his work as a Senior Veteran Service Representative since 2002. In 2016, he founded the "A Better Tomorrow Foundation" (formerly the Paul Harvey Fleming Foundation), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to revitalizing inner-city and rural communities. The foundation’s mission is to foster unity, equip individuals for social and economic advancement, and build stronger families regardless of social background, economic status, race, or gender.

A passionate educator and lifelong learner, Dr. Fleming holds a Bachelor of Science from Alcorn State University and is a graduate of the New Foundation Theological Seminary. He earned his Doctor of Theology in Christian Education from the Grace through Faith School of Ministry. As a Certified Life Coach trained at the Say Life! Coaching Institute, a dynamic motivational speaker, and an experienced music director, he utilizes a diverse set of gifts to uplift others.

Dr. Fleming’s ministry and thought leadership reach a global audience through digital content and literature. He is the host of the Becoming Better You podcast and the published author of transformative books, including Discovering the Law of the Harvest (2019) and Is Your Faith Fireproof? (2025).

Family remains the cornerstone of Dr. Fleming’s life. He is happily married to Lady Dr. Matilda Fleming, and together they are the proud parents of two children, Makyla and Joel. He is the son of retired Pastor-Emeritus Carl E. and First Lady Fleming of Canton, MS. Dedicated to excellence in every endeavor, Dr. Fleming exemplifies the true meaning of a faithful servant of God and a transformative community leader.

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Rev. Paul Harvey Fleming, Th. D.Senior Pastor, Teacher, Published Author, & Certified Life Coach.Founder of "A Better Tomorrow" non-profit foundation"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.