June 5, 2008

VALLEY FORGE, PA – Considered by many to be the greatest living African American preacher, Dr. Gardner C. Taylor celebrates his 90th birthday on June 18.

Taylor's ministry, which spanned half a century, was focused mostly on Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he served as pastor for 42 years before retiring in 1990. He authored We Have This Ministry, Perfecting the Pastor's Art, Chariots Aflame, and The Scarlet Thread. Six volumes of his sermons have been published by Judson Press in The Words of Gardner Taylor collection.

Judson Press is celebrating Dr. Taylor's extraordinary life and ministry with a special 90th birthday collection of Gardner Taylor resources. The specially-priced $90 collection includes:

• All six volumes of The Words of Gardner Taylor in hardcover ($50 value);

• The Gardner Taylor Preaching Library on CD-ROM ($99 value); and

• Essential Taylor CD, Volumes 1 and 2 ($40 value).

This set of inspiring and educational resources, with a total retail value of $189, is available for $90 through September 1, 2008.

Founded in 1824, Judson Press – a publishing ministry of National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA – produces Christ-centered leadership resources for the transformation of persons, congregations, communities and cultures.

To order "The Gardner Taylor 90th Birthday Collection," visit http://www.judsonpress.com/ or call 800-458-3766.

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