[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 82 (Friday, May 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING BISHOP ROBERT D. TAYLOR'S SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT TO BISHOP

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 2024

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bishop Robert 
Delano Taylor Sr. on the occasion of his appointment to Bishop of the 
Southwest Michigan Agape Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in 
Christ. His significant service to his congregation, ministry, and 
community is worthy of commendation.
  Bishop Robert D. Taylor has served as the pastor for Glad Tidings 
Church in Detroit, Michigan since 1987. In this role he has been a 
beacon for the community, epitomizing the values of life-long service 
and dedication. Bishop Taylor has touched so many lives during his time 
at the Glad Tidings Church and beyond. During his career, he 
established the Robert D. Taylor Ministries, where personal growth and 
transformation is emphasized. The mission here is focused on creating 
lasting change, not only in the community but also on the global scale. 
This noble work has a positive, lasting influence on its members and 
the greater community, and is truly inspiring. Under Bishop Taylor's 
leadership, the Glad Tidings Church has served as a pillar in the 
Detroit community. Their message reaches so many, especially 
considering the church has a live-stream option, allowing those who 
cannot be physically present to join in the mass. This church serves 
the wider community as well, including providing free clothing for 
those who are in need.
  Notably, on November 17, 2023, Bishop Taylor was elevated and 
appointed to Bishop for the Southwest Michigan Agape Ecclesiastical 
Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ. This tremendous accomplishment is 
well deserved and serves as a testament to Bishop Taylor's 
distinguished career of service. This appointment reinforces how 
influential Bishop Taylor's faithful career has been and elevates him 
to a position where he will be able to serve with even greater range. 
In this office, Bishop Taylor will continue to serve Glad Tidings 
Church as well as the wider ministry.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Bishop 
Taylor for his lifetime of public service. His commitment to his faith, 
community, and mission is truly inspiring. I join Bishop Taylor's 
family, friends, and congregation in extending my best wishes to him 
during his transition in his service, where I am sure he will continue 
to serve his community faithfully well into the future.

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