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OUR SENIOR PASTOR
Since 1993, Dr. Taylor has served as Senior Pastor of Community Baptist Church of Englewood.
A TEACHER
An in-demand speaker, revivalist and facilitator, Pastor Taylor spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world.
Dr. Taylor & Cissy Houston
Dr. Taylor & Dionne Warwick
ANOINTED & GIFTED MUSICIAN
Pastor Taylor is an anointed and gifted musician. He most recently founded the New Jersey Gospel Delegation Choir that has performed at Carnegie Hall for the past 2 seasons.
A PROVEN LEADER
A visionary leader, Dr. Taylor is President of the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey, Inc. He is the Past Moderator of the North Jersey
District Missionary Baptist Association and former President of the Black Clergy Council of Teaneck, Englewood and Vicinity.
Dr. Taylor at Union Baptist Church
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YouTubeAN IN-DEMAND SPEAKER
Streamed live on Apr 20, 2016: Dr. Taylor delivers It's Time For A Change! John 5:1-8 at the Union Baptist Church Spring Revival.
Dr. Taylor & CBC Executive Board at
his Morehouse induction ceremony
HIS EXPANDING LEGACY
Dr. Taylor is a member of the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. International College of Ministers and Laity at Morehouse College, and inducted into its Board of Preachers.
Dr. Taylor Introduction
Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr., the husband of Lady Gayle Green-Taylor, father of two wonderful children, and two adorable grandchildren, is the senior pastor and visionary leader of the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey. He has led this congregation since 1993 offering a ministry of hope and restoration. Under his leadership the church is experiencing tremendous growth and development.
In 2011, God favored him to lead the congregation in the completion of their new worship facility. Today, the vision is yet unfolding as he, along with the CBC family, pursues excellence in every aspect of ministry.
Dr. Taylor Message
It's Time to Pray!
What People Say
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I serve on the Security Ministry for the church because of my admiration and respect for Pastor Taylor. He is a man of God first and he keeps it real when speaking to men.- Wayne C. James Ministry Volunteer
My Pastor comes from humble beginnings and he is not afraid to share it, nor is he ashamed of it. As far as he has come, he never looks down on anyone. CBC is the church where every soul is handled with love.- Rev. Helena Pierce Assoc. Minister
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I consider myself a life-long learner with several degrees, however, Pastor Taylor has taught me the truth of God which puts all of my learning in perspective. Without God, all that I have learned is meaningless.- Bernard Gantt Deacon
Pastor Taylor is a great teacher, very inspiring. He has a true love for God and His people. Since I've been coming, I have grown a lot.- Felicia Savage Member
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OMG! Pastor Taylor has changed my life! He explains the Scriptures in today's language so I can understand the Bible.- Franklin D. Davis, Jr. Member
Pastor Taylor's honesty, sincerity and southern roots connect with me!- Odetta Suarez Member
Rev. Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr. Biography
Dr. Lester W. Taylor Jr., the husband of Lady Gayle Green-Taylor, father of two wonderful children, and two adorable grandchildren, is the senior pastor and visionary leader of the Community Baptist Church of Englewood, New Jersey. He has led this congregation since 1993 offering a ministry of hope and restoration.
Under his leadership the church is experiencing tremendous growth and development. In 2011, God favored him to lead the congregation in the completion of their new worship facility. Today, the vision is yet unfolding as he, along with the CBC family, pursues excellence in every aspect of ministry.
A graduate of the Philadelphia Biblical University (1985), the New York Theological Seminary (1999), and the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2002), Dr. Taylor is known for his strong bible teaching and preaching that's practical enough to live on a daily basis. His ministry is one of empowerment and encouragement.
Dr. Taylor is committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is a gospel preacher! His goal is to serve this present age through ministries that speak to today's issues. He has a passion for developing those wrestling with the call to ministry. He is affectionately called the "Pastor's Pastor!" He enjoys his ministry as a symposium leader, revivalist and bible teacher.
Presently, Dr. Taylor serves as the Vice President of the Northeast Region of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. He has served as the president of the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey, Inc., the moderator of the North Jersey District Missionary Baptist Association, and the president of the Black Clergy Council of Englewood, Teaneck, and vicinity.
Dr. Taylor's life scripture is John 15:16 which says, "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, he may give it you."
