Pastor Elton L Young became a Christian at the age of twelve (12) and at the age of sixteen (16) God called him to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was officially licensed as a preacher of the gospel in 1980. During that same year (1980), Elton L Young enlisted into the United States Marines where he served as an Artillery Weapons Specialist and Sharp-Shooter the first two (2) years of military service and concluded his active-duty tenure as an Assistant to the Office of the Chaplaincy. After four (4) successful years of military service, he received an honorable discharge, returned to his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee and pursued academic studies at Unity Theological Seminary where he earned a diploma in Educational Ministries. He continued his academic studies at Christian Bible College and Seminary where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling & Psychology and Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling & Psychology. Post graduate studies has humbly earned Elton L Young licensure in Family Mediation, certifications in Relapse Prevention Counseling, Prepare-Enrich Facilitation, Parent and Consumer Education, and Dean of Christian Leadership Schools.
Pastor Elton L Young has successfully pastored four (4) churches over the course of his pastoral tenure which includes serving as Interim Pastor of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Senior Pastor of Mount Paran Missionary Baptist Church, Interim Pastor of New Monumental Baptist Church, and today, Senior Pastor of LifePoint, A Transformational Church where he has humbly served since April 20, 2018. He also served as an Adult Commentary Writer with the Sunday School Publishing Board (SSPB, Inc.) and Lead Faculty Instructor with the Black Family Institute of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education. His forthcoming book entitled, 'Conflicts Within, A Journey Through Real and Lasting Change' is set for 2024 publication and is generating excitement among his supporters. Since June 21, 2002 Pastor Elton L Young has successfully served as president of LifeLine Ministries CRS, Inc. a 501(c)3 religious organization specializing in Christian education, empowerment conferences, and life-application services.
Pastor Elton L Young is the humble recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award, Focus Award, CHA Commissioner Award along with other recognitions. He gives all glory to God and is eternally grateful for the loving support he receives from his six (6) beautiful daughters (Lekisha, La'Shaura, April, Amanda, Shatoya, and Kay'Lee), and is forever grateful for his parents (James Fletcher and Frances Marie Young), his father in the ministry, the late-great Dr. Virgil J. Caldwell and mentor, the late-great, Dr. Cameron Madison Alexander; giants in the faith that have significantly influenced and shaped the ministry God has called him to, and the man of God he has become.
To God be the Glory!
