For Immediate Release
Theme: “Faith in the Age of Transformation: Prophetic Leadership in a Changing World”
Atlanta, Georgia – Morehouse School of Religion will host their annual Gardner C. Taylor Preaching and Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 7 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church Chapel located at 1879 Glenwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30316 in partnership with the Interdenominational Theological Center and Morehouse School of Religion. The ecclesia is an integral component of theological education serving as the living context for theory and practice. Rev. Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr., a renowned preacher and distinguished leader, will be the host and guest preacher for this year’s event.
In addition to his sermon, Rev. Dr. William E. Flippin, Sr. will discuss homiletics and provide detailed accounts and reflections on Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor. Immediately following the morning worship service, event attendees will engage in a question-and-answer session regarding this year’s theme and highlight’s from the sermon giving innovative perspectives on serving this present age.
Morehouse School of Religion established the preaching and lecture series to encourage all to continue to proclaim God’s Word as salvation and liberation. The lecture series is named in memory of Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, who during his lifetime advocated for Civil Rights, preached internationally, and became respectfully known as the “Pulpit Laureate.” Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor served as the pastor of Concord Baptist Church of Brooklyn, New York for 42 years between 1948 and 1990.
Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor was also well known for his keen ability to master Victorian period preaching and was often referred to as an “Elizabethan Pulpiteer.” His astounding preaching abilities, allowed him to be sought by prominent theological centers, including the Lyman Beecher Lecture Series at Yale Divinity School and the E.Y. Mullen Lecture Series at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
A reception will be held on the church campus for registered attendees following the sermon. Please visit www.themorehouseschoolofreligion.org for additional details.
Contact Information
For more details, please contact:
- Rev. C.J. White – Chief Strategy and Communications Officer, MSR
Email: cjwhite@themorehouseschoolofreligion.org | Phone: 615-545-3597 - Rev. Dr. Antonio D. Proctor, Sr. – Interim President-Dean, MSR
Email: dean@themorehouseschoolofreligion.org |aproctor@itc.edu | Phone: 404-527-7784
About the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC)
The Interdenominational Theological Center is a historically Black graduate theological institution located in Atlanta’s Atlanta University Center. ITC offers master’s and doctoral degrees and prepares leaders for impactful careers in ministry, academia, chaplaincy, business, and social advocacy. ITC is accredited by both SACSCOC and ATS. Follow @ITCEducation on social media.
About Morehouse School of Religion (MSR)
Founded in 1867 as Augusta Theological Institute, Morehouse School of Religion is one of five denominational seminaries within ITC. With deep roots in African American religious history and leadership, MSR has produced influential alumni such as Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., Rev. Dr. Paula McGee, Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, and Bishop Van Moody.