Minister
As an
Ordained Minister, Gilda Taylor has the authority to preach and teach in
churches and organizations and/or social groups, start a Christian
school, perform marriages, baptize individuals, officiate funerals,
become a missionary here or overseas, have a prison ministry and much
more.
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Teacher and Speaker
Mrs. Taylor has written several
bible studies which she taught as part of her job duties at Star of Hope
Women and Family Shelter. She wrote and taught a quarterly workshop on
Communication Skills for Family Outreach from 1995-2002 and then taught
the workshop at Star of Hope to all staff in February 2003. She has been
a retreat leader and conference speaker at several local churches, and
has led a First Place Christian weight management class as part of
YANA Ministries.
Please
contact Mrs.
Taylor if you are in need of any of the following:
To read all about Mrs. Taylor's
testimony and background, go to our
Beginnings page. To view Mrs. Taylor's upcoming
schedule check out our Events Calendar.
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Mentor
Mrs. Taylor has been an
online mentor for Christian Women Today since 2003. To
read all about Mrs. Taylor's testimony and background, go to our
Beginnings page. Mentoring
sessions are available online, over the phone or in person, in group
settings as well as private, one on one sessions on the topic of
your choice. Please contact Mrs.
Taylor if you are interested in her becoming your mentor or a mentor for
someone you know.
The following is one person's
testimony regarding the one on one mentoring session she recently had
with Mrs. Taylor at Pilgrim's Rest Retreat Center.
"What
an appropriate name for a place for weary believers.
During a time of unrest in my life the Lord provided an awesome
opportunity for me to join Him in a place where I found peace.
I cannot explain in human words what the Lord did by bringing me to a
little cottage in a quiet country area. From the moment we drove in, I
knew this place was special. I knew this is where separation from the
busyness of life and serenity with Him could be found. I could not wait
to sit in a swing under a large oak tree near a pond, watching his
beautiful creations while He spoke to the deepest part of me where no
man can enter. The Lord just provided everything from a deck to a
fishing pole, to a tackle box and row boat for those who would enjoy
listening to the quiet sounds of his creation in the middle of the
water. I had the chance to walk under the many shaded trees on the
ground and even sit on the back porch looking at an old rugged cross
which reminded me of the pain and suffering He endured for me. Why was
I worth it to Him?
On a far side of the property there is also a grave marking called "the
old man” reminding me to die to my old self and remember the new
creature He has made me to be.
The cottage itself is filled with reminders of His love for us, from the
comfortable sofa bed to the desk and chair with many kinds of Christian
literature waiting to be read. There is a CD player for Christian music
to fill the room with praise and worship music. I was even taken aback
by the sunken tub that I filled with the softest well water I ever felt.
Truly Pilgrim's Rest is just like the name says! And how wonderful to
have the chance to listen to His teachings brought to me by one of His
precious servants, whom with much patience and much love showed me what
I have struggled to understand and am still trying to understand - that
God SO LOVES all His creation and until we reach heaven, we will never
know just how much! Gilda Taylor is one of the most prolific teachers
and ministers to women I have ever met. I know she has been anointed by
the Lord to bring a message to hurting women like myself because I have
experienced first hand the gift of teaching He has birthed in her.
Without a doubt, I would return to Pilgrim's Rest under the mentorship
portion of YANA Ministries! Until you have been a part of this dynamic
ministry, words cannot explain how sweet it is!
Thank you Gilda for letting the Lord use you and for being in my life.
I LOVE YOU,
"Roz"
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Prayer
Mrs. Taylor is available to receive
prayer requests, pray with you, or pray for others. To read all about
Mrs. Taylor's testimony and background, go to our
Beginnings page. Please
contact Mrs.
Taylor if you are interested in her praying for you or for someone you
know.
If you would like your prayer
request listed on the YANA Ministries
website so others may also pray for you, please go to our
Prayer Garden.
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