Paul Garnett Clayton, youngest child of Garnett and Pauline (Fowler) Clayton, was
  born March 20, 1951, Wellington, Kansas. Paul grew up on the family farm four miles
  east of Bluff City in Sumner County. He shared the privilege of being reared in a
  Christian home with a brother and three sisters. His brother, John, with his wife
  and family, are missionaries to France. Paul's sisters are Janet Lindwall, Valera Jo
  Hardesty, both of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Mary Kay Bertwell of Lawrence, Kansas.
     Paul's formal education began in a one room school. Later he attended the Bluff
  City School. He graduated from Argonia High School in 1969. Following high school
  graduation Paul began preparing for the ministry. He attended Baptist Bible College
  at Springfield, Missouri, starting in the fall of 1969.
     During his years at BBC, Paul met the young lady who was to be his wife. Kathleen
  Ann Caldwell, daughter of Elmer and Marie (Kinney) Caldwell, was born February 2, 
  1951, at Snyder, Texas. Kathy grew up in Midland, Texas. She attended school there,
  graduating from high school in 1969. Kathy has an older sister, Jerry Etheredge, and
  an older brother, Jim Caldwell.
     As with all His children, the Lord worked in Kathy's life in many ways. During her
  senior year in high school, a malignancy was discovered in Kathy's arm. She went to
  Houston, Texas, and was the youngest patient to have received a treatment which was
  completely unique at the time. This treatment is now widely accepted and used.
     Desiring to be better prepared to serve the Lord, Kathy enrolled in BBC in January
  1970. On August 7, 1971, Kathy Caldwell and Paul Clayton were united in marriage. Paul 
  graduated from BBC in 1972. He also attended Evangel College in Springfield. In 1973
  Kathy graduated from BBC and Paul from post-graduate school at BBC.
     In July 1973, Paul accepted the call to pastor the First Baptist Church in Medicine
  Lodge. With his farm background and experience, Paul has a special rapport with the
  rural and small town communty he serves.
     The Claytons have been blessed with a famly during their time in Medicine Lodge. A
  daughter, Sarah Ann, was born January 7, 1975, Medicine Lodge. A son, Seth James, was
  born September 11, 1976, Medicine Lodge. Another son, Luke Caldwell, was born July 17,
  1978, Harper, Kansas. They Claytons lived in the old parsonage on East Washington until
  May 1976, when a new parsonage was purchased at 905 Goodview.
     Under Paul's leadership the church has undergone several changes. The main auditorium,
  foyer, and nursery have been finished with carpet and paneling. A new fellowship hall,
  kitchen, and classrooms have been built over the basement. The church is very fortunate
  to have a pastor who is also a willing carpenter, brick layer, and all-around handy man.
  Although the last to claim credit, Paul was responsible for  much of the real work on
  these projects.
     The Lord has used Paul's genuine love for his congregation and communtiy to bring
  about not only growth in building, but also in missionary endeavors and a deeper sense
  of Christian community within the church. Paul shared int he fellowship of Ministerial
  Alliance, serving in various capacities. The Clayton family are a blessing to their
  "Chosen Land."
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 133 
     Submitted by: Emmajo Rucker