Making Meaningful Connections

Church Relations serves to build bridges between Taylor University and the local church. Through intentional gatherings and connections on and off campus, Church Relations forms new points of connection and establishes meaningful relationships between the Church and the Taylor community. 

Just as students come to Taylor to learn an academic field, we believe it’s important to instill in them the roles they can play in the local church. We collaborate with Student Development to mentor students to become involved with the Body of Christ.

PREACH Initiative

Helping pastors become better preachers through preparing, resourcing, equipping, and coaching at Taylor University's state-of-the-art Preach Lab.

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Homiletics Certificate

Center for Scripture Engagement

Featured on Bible Gateway and home of the Abide Bible, TUCSE promotes engagement with Scripture to empower the Church to passionately know God, love God, and serve the world. The Center produces in-depth research on Scripture Engagement, diagnostic surveys, training on how to engage Scripture Engagement practices, and Scripture Engagement resources.  

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Sacred Roots

Sacred Roots seeks to grow and develop peer groups of congregational leaders and encourage leaders serving in under-resourced and rural, urban, and incarcerated communities. Through the Rural Ministry Initiative, Sacred Roots and Taylor University is working to strengthen local rural churches in the counties surrounding the university. 

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Resources for Pastors

Here are just a few of the services and resources we can offer pastors and church leaders.

  • Help with making purposeful connections with faculty or staff
  • Hosting tours of Taylor’s campus, pastor gatherings, or visiting students
  • Sickler Hall Upper Room: a comfortable retreat space available in Sickler Hall
  • Pulpit supply. View a list of available speakers

The Ministry Advisory Council serves as a guiding and accountability body that helps strengthen Taylor University's ministry-related programs and spiritual mission. 

  • Ted Bryant
  • Heather Larson '96
  • Jo Anne Lyon
  • Tim McConnell
  • Josh Moody
  • Steve Poe '17
  • Mark Vroegop
  • Charles Ware
  • Luther Whitfield
  • Ron Williams '87

Meet the Team