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The Pastor and First Lady of Mount Zion Family Worship Center

Pastor Carl B. Taylor

Elder Carl B. Taylor was born on December 25, 1964, in Jackson, Mississippi, to the parents of Hazel and Maggie Taylor. As a child, he was a member of Belmount Missionary Baptist Church under the Leadership of the late Dr. M. K. Nelson.

He grew up in Raymond, Mississippi, and graduated from Raymond High School in 1982. He then attended Hinds Community College where he completed the Automotive Parts and Sales Program. On July 19, 1983, he joined the United States Army and has traveled to many states and various countries.

Elder Taylor was united in Holy Matrimony to Tonia Latrise Martin in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on April 12, 1990. Elder and Lady Taylor are blessed with four children: Carlos Montrez, Jonathan Carl, Juoniah Atrise, and Jordan Alexander. The Taylor’s reside in Ogden, Kansas.

During his travels, Elder Taylor completed an Associates of Arts degree with Central Texas College and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Business from Upper Iowa University. He also held a wide-range of leadership positions while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

In a church service in Saudi Arabia, he gave his life to Christ. He was filled with the Holy Ghost in a gospel service in Babenhausen, Germany. In 1993, Elder Taylor became a member of Genesis Church of God in Christ in Babenhausen, Germany. He attended the Ministerial Effectiveness Leadership Training (MELT) classes and various seminars provided to strengthen the body of Christ while in Germany. Then, on January 2, 1997, Elder Taylor and his family were stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas. He and his family became members of Mount Zion C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Superintendent Caleb J. Weathersby. He was ordained an Elder by Bishop William H. McDonald in the 1999 June Convocation. Elder Taylor worked beside his pastor until the Lord called Superintendent Weathersby home. Bishop William H. McDonald appointed Elder Taylor as pastor on February 2, 2003.

On July 31, 2003, Elder Taylor retired as a First Sergeant from the United States Army upon rendering 20 years of dedicated service. Afterwards, in May of 2004, he graduated from Washburn University with a Master’s degree in Social Work. He believes in reaching souls through the prison ministry as well as meeting the needs of those in need through Angle Tree. Elder Taylor seeks God to order his steps as he works diligently to ensure that the Mount Zion family continues to grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Elder Taylor requests your prayers as he leads the family of Mount Zion and as they fulfill God’s call for their lives.

First Lady Tonia Latrise Martin–Taylor

Lady Taylor’s work in the church began as a girl. She served as an usher and choir member at Tabernacle United Church of Christ in Yadkinville, North Carolina, where she gave her life to Jesus Christ. She remained a member of Tabernacle United Church of Christ until May 1990, when her husband, Elder Carl Taylor, was re-assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Lady Taylor was filled with the Holy Ghost in a gospel service in Babenhausen, Germany. In 1993, she became a member of Genesis Church of God in Christ. During her tenure of service in Babenhausen, Germany, she served in the local church and district as the Youth Department President. The Lord granted her favor and she was selected to serve as the Sunshine Band President (Big Sister Sunshine) for the Germany Jurisdiction. She was a local district and jurisdictional choir member. She attended Missionary & Auxiliary Leadership Training (M.A.L.T.) while in Germany.

Upon her arrival to Fort Riley, Kansas, she continued her work in the Youth Department at Mount Zion. Superintendent C.J. Weathersby appointed her as the Youth Department Coordinator. She attended licensing training through the Kansas East Women’s Department under the leadership of Mother Roberta D. Thuston, Supervisor of Women. In September of 1999, Lady Taylor was licensed as a Missionary/Evangelist in the Church of God in Christ. Then, in December 2001, she graduated from Upper Iowa University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services. Additionally, in May of 2006, she graduated with a Master’s degree in Social Work.

Lady Taylor loves the Lord, her husband, children, and the church. She currently works with the Youth Department as a Bible Band teacher and also as a member of the choir and worship team. She believes in encouraging the youth. Lady Taylor admonishes the young people to stand firm in their Christian values, to trust and have faith in God, and that God is able to see them through any difficulties. Lady Taylor stands beside her friend, husband, and pastor as they work to fulfill God’s call for their lives!