is the son of the late Mr. James London Taylor and Mrs. Queen Esther Alexander. He was born in Atlanta, GA, at Grady Memorial Hospital. He was reared on the East Side of Jacksonville, FL, and attended Duval County Public Schools. In 1986 he graduated from Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville, FL, and enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He began his military career in 1987, serving four (4) years of active duty and four (4) years of active reserves. He obtained his Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degree in Biblical Studies respectively from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. In 1997, he received his Doctorate Degree in Christian Psychology from Truth Bible College.

 

Bishop Taylor and his beloved late wife, Dr. Tonia A. Taylor, of 27 years, shared the joys of marriage and have three beautiful daughters: Destiny Joy, Dynasty Sophia, and Divinity Victoria. Family life is very dear to his heart. He treasures the time spent with his children and two grandchildren, Aaliyah and August.

 

Bishop Taylor is the founder of Heart to Heart International Ministries (also known as HHIM Church) in Moncks Corner, SC, where he serves as senior pastor. He is an anointed pastor who teaches the Word of God with clarity, precision, humor, and love. He has a heart for all people and desires to see them come to their God-appointed purpose. His heart is in accord with the vision that God has given the ministry in that he wants to see people come into a heart-to-heart relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

On June 25, 2005, he was ordained Bishop for the Progressive Interfaith Ministries Association’s (PIMA’s) Southeast region. He is the founder of Helping Independent Ministries (H.I.M.). This outreach ministry is for covering, fellowship, leadership training, and accountability to independent ministries.  He considers it a blessing to be currently overseeing some extraordinary Pastors and their growing ministries.  Bishop Taylor is the co-founder of Pastor’s Accountability Covenant (PAC). PAC was established on December 28, 2010, as a covenant organization designed for the sole purpose of the covenant, fellowship, accountability, and the building of Kingdom relationships between local pastors. He was voted the first president of the group – the role he maintained until January 2016.

 

Bishop Taylor is the author of 3 books, “The Three Six Five Daily Inspirational Quotes,” Volume 1 & 2, and “G.P.S. Your Marriage,” God’s Policy Standard.  He also has 2 music projects, “J. Alexander Taylor Music,” Volume 1 & 2, Inspirational Instrumental Rhythm & Praise.

 

Bishop Jerome A. Taylor is a great man of faith, anointed for such a time as this.