Bishop Cary Payton Jr. attended Living Faith Christian Center under the leadership of Bishop Raymond W. Johnson where he learned how to serve with excellence. Bishop Payton attends several classes and seminars to increase his knowledge of the word of God. Charles Mason Bible College and AIM (Bishop Charles Blake), FICWOF(Apostle Fredrick Price Sr.), National Baptist Congress(President Jerry Young). Bishop Payton is committed to learning how to be a 21st century cutting edge leader. He has received numerous certificates, awards, commendations and accolades for his services to the kingdom. Bishop Payton is a member of the Ministers of Vision Excellence (Bishop Raymond W. Johnson), National Holy Trinity Baptist Fellowship Association (Bishop Harris Haynes).