Pastor Loraine Taylor

Pastor Taylor has been married to her husband, Willis, for fifty-four years. She has two sons and one daughter; they have blessed her and her husband with four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She lives in Catawba, Virginia, and enjoys the beautiful mountains and people surrounding this valley. Her heartfelt joy is walking with individuals and families as they learn Christ and experience emotional and spiritual healing through some of life's most difficult challenges. She believes the Holy Spirit guides and empowers God's people into the abundant life He intended for all humanity. She is most fulfilled in following Christ's call to preach the Gospel and lead pastorally those entrusted to her care.

She accepted the call to preach at age 22 and became a credentialed minister in a sister organization in 1980, marking the beginning of her lifelong commitment to ministry.1980. She has served 41 years as a lead pastor and has served 36 years at Grace Assembly of God. She has continually served on the presbytery of the Appalachian District of the Assemblies of God since February 2001 and is one of the two Executive Presbyters. She has served as General Presbyter and continues to serve on several committees and ministry boards.

Her studies include Tomlinson College, Assemblies of God Seminary, Richmont Graduate University, and Liberty University. She has also earned a bachelor's in counseling, two master's degrees in theology and counseling, and a DMin in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University.

God and many beautiful people have richly blessed her life, and continue to do so. She has dedicated thousands of hours to sharing the clear Gospel message and making disciples among those under her care. She is humbled by God's patience as she strives to become a better servant for his use. Many great people throughout the years have impacted her life in both big and small ways, none of which is insignificant. Great men and women have poured their words of wisdom, knowledge, and encouragement into her; "they have encouraged and believed in me when I had little confidence in my ability."

"If I could do it all over, I would say yes again. I awaken each day with gratitude for knowing God has enabled me to walk in his call; I know any accomplishments in the kingdom of God have come through God's continual, gracious hand of mercy and goodness."

Pastor Taylor can be reached via email at agladypastor@msn.com