John R. Taylor

Born in Warrenton, North Carolina and raised and educated in New Jersey, the Rev. John Taylor was employed by a cooling system company for 35 years, during which time he began his life of service. Acknowledging his call to the ministry, Taylor was ordained and continued his theological education by graduating from the Rehoboth Full Gospel Bible Institute of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After the passing of the late Bishop Sykes, he was appointed pastor of Spotlight Holy Temple, where he served for 13 years. In 2001, Taylor founded and became Pastor of New Beginning Christian Worship Center, Inc. in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. In 2007, he was called to temporarily serve as Interim Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Trenton and was elected Pastor in 2009.

Presently, Taylor is President of the Trenton Capital City Community Coalition (CCCC) and is a board member at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton. He has received accolades from the U.S. Department of Justice for outstanding service to the local community and enduring contributions to the advancement of justice and was recently named the first African American Chief Chaplain for the State Police of New Jersey by the Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy.