Dr. Charles S. Horton was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from high school in 1951, attended the University of Rhode Island and then enlisted in the Navy. He was saved while in the Navy in 1954, and god called him to preach that same year. After his military service, he attended Tennessee Temple College and graduated in 1960. During colloege, he served as the pastor of the Sherwood Baptist Church. He pastored in Tenessee, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey. After retiring from 25 years at the Central Baptist Church as pastor, his ministry became working with churches with out pastor's, helping churches with problems and teaching at New England Baptist College. He received honorary Doctorates of Divinity from Louisiana Baptist University, Trinity Baptist College, and Crown College of the Bible. He lived in Avenel, NJ with his wife nancy. They have three daughters who are serving the Lord.