Paul was born in China and educated in Canada.

He received his theological training at TBC and earned a PhD in Psychology from the University of Toronto, after which he held teaching positions at the University of Texas at Austin, York University, Trent University and the University of Toronto.

As an ordained minister, registered psychologist and university professor, he is able to integrate psychology with Christian faith in his practice, preaching and teaching.

He is founding Pastor of Toronto Gospel Church, founding Director of the graduate program in Counselling Psychology at Trinity Western University, and founding President of the International Network on Personal Meaning.

He is internationally known for his research on the positive psychology of meaning and spirituality.

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