Dr. Jerry Taylor
Dr. Taylor is the Associate Professor of Bible, Missions and Ministry at Abilene Christian University. In 1984 he received a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas. In 1988 Dr. Taylor received a Master of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University and went on to complete his doctorate in ministry at Perkins School of Theology in 1995. Prior to moving to Abilene Dr. Taylor and his family served in the Bankhead area of the inner city of Atlanta, Georgia. On top of serving as the Director of the Carl Spain Center, Dr. Taylor travels extensively speaking on college campuses, conferences, and retreats. He is the author of “Courageous Compassion. He has began many initiatives such as the New Wineskins Retreat, the National Freedom in Christ Conference, the Young Scholars Retreat, and most recently the Racial Unity Leadership Summit (RULS) and RULS Spiritual Retreat. He is married to Patricia (Bowden) Taylor formerly of Houston, Texas. They have been married for 26 years and have two children, Alisha (26) and Jeremiah (22). The Taylor family lives in Abilene, Texas.
The Future of Spirituality in the Stone-Campbell Heritage
February 22, 2025
10:45 AM
Discover the growing emphasis on spirituality and the contemplative life within the Stone-Campbell heritage, guided by its foundational principles of unity, biblical authority, and commitment to Christian community—principles illuminated in the first six chapters of the book of Acts. This class will explore contemporary challenges and opportunities facing Stone-Campbell churches, particularly the residual effects of a historically limited emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit. We will discuss how an increased focus on the Spirit’s work can foster spiritual activism, deepen spiritual intimacy, and bridge divides across lines of race and politics within the church. Together, we’ll envision how the movement’s core values can adapt and flourish, inviting new generations into a spiritually rich, inclusive, and mission-focused faith community. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to this heritage, join us in imagining a vibrant, Holy Spirit-led future for the Stone-Campbell Heritage.