Apostle Dr. Anika R. Taylor
Dr. Anika Taylor is a devoted wife to Pastor Tyson L. Taylor, mother, grandmother, author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Worship and Deliverance Center. Although raised in church, she fully surrendered her life to Christ in August 1992 and immediately sensed the call of God upon her life to preach the Gospel. In February 1993, she preached her first sermon titled “Cease Not,” marking the beginning of a powerful ministry journey dedicated to serving God and His people.
Over the years, Dr. Taylor faithfully served in many areas of ministry, including youth ministry, Sunday school teacher, women’s ministry leader, youth president, assistant pastor, secretary of ministerial alliances, and church leadership support. After years of faithful service, she answered the call to pastor and has been leading in ministry since February 2008. She is known as a pastor after God’s own heart with a deep passion for worship, healing, deliverance, restoration, and biblical truth.
In 2016, Dr. Taylor was consecrated as a Bishop, and in February 2019, she was affirmed as an Apostle. Her ministry carries a strong apostolic and prophetic mantle focused on equipping believers, restoring wounded lives, breaking generational cycles, cultivating authentic worship, and advancing the Kingdom of God through truth, prayer, and spiritual transformation.
In this hour, God has called Dr. Taylor to raise up spiritually mature believers, to equip leaders for effective ministry, to bring healing to broken families and individuals, and to boldly confront religious bondage through the uncompromised Word of God. Her ministry emphasizes deliverance, discipleship, inner healing, identity, and helping people walk fully in the purpose God has ordained for their lives.
Dr. Taylor is also an accomplished businesswoman who has successfully owned and operated multiple businesses. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Finance and one in Psychology. Two Master’s degrees in one, Pastoral Counseling & Life Coaching, and one in Christian Ministry, an Honorary Doctorate in Theology, and a PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision.
As an author, Dr. Taylor has completed and released two books, with many more works to come. Her writings reflect transparency, healing, spiritual growth, perseverance, and the transformative power of God.
Above all of her accomplishments, Dr. Taylor’s greatest desire is to see lives transformed through the power, presence, and truth of God.
Her favorite scripture is:
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
— Romans 8:18
Pastor Tyson L. Taylor
Senior Pastor | Servant Leader | Teacher | Husband | Father | Grandfather
Pastor Tyson L. Taylor is a devoted servant of the Lord whose life and ministry are marked by humility, integrity, leadership, and a genuine heart for people. He believes that effective leadership begins with servanthood and that those called to lead must be willing to lead by example.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Pastor Taylor is the son of Trustee Thomas L. Taylor, Sr. and Evangelist Reverend Patricia A. Taylor. His faith was nurtured from an early age through his upbringing at Christ Temple Apostolic Church under the leadership of Bishop Robert L. Little.
In March 1995, during a Spring Tri-State Council, Pastor Taylor received the gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Under the spiritual leadership and mentorship of Bishop Michael E. Ford, Sr., who became his spiritual father, Pastor Taylor began serving faithfully in the local church. His commitment to service eventually led him into the ministry, and in 2005 he answered the call to preach the Gospel.
Throughout his years of ministry, Pastor Taylor has served in various capacities, demonstrating a consistent commitment to the work of the Kingdom. His leadership philosophy is rooted in serving others, developing people, strengthening families, and building ministries that honor God.
Pastor Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. His professional background in operations and business leadership has also contributed to his practical approach to administration, organizational development, and leadership.
He has a deep passion for mentoring and developing young people. Through his work with youth and his commitment to education and exposure, Pastor Taylor has sought to help the next generation discover their gifts, develop their potential, and pursue their God-given purpose.
In August 2022, Pastor Taylor entered into holy matrimony with Apostle Dr. Anika R. Taylor. Together, they serve in ministry and are committed to advancing the Kingdom of God, strengthening families, developing leaders, and creating an environment where people can grow spiritually and walk boldly in their God-given purpose.
Pastor Taylor's greatest desire is to serve God faithfully, love people genuinely, and leave a lasting legacy that points others to Jesus Christ.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45
