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Dr. Mark A. Taylor, Ministerial Care Director

Mark Taylor is a compassionate and empathetic leader dedicated to helping leaders achieve holistic health so they can empower, enrich, and inspire others to develop healthy and holy habits. Through soul-care mentoring and therapeutic support, Mark provides guidance and encouragement to nurture personal and spiritual well-being in those he serves.

Mark serves as the Lead Pastor of Thrive Church (Church of God) in Visalia, California, and as the Ministerial Care Director for the Churches of God in the California-Nevada Region. His academic journey includes an Associate of Science in Human Services from the College of the Sequoias, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brandman University, dual Master’s degrees in Clinical & Mental Health Counseling and Discipleship & Ministry Leadership, and a Doctor of Ministry in Clinical Mental Health, specializing in ministerial trauma. Mark and his wife, Christy, are both faculty members at Patten University, where they are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual insight necessary for impactful ministry and community leadership. Together, they minister under God’s anointing, sharing their life experiences and challenges to inspire and connect with those they serve.

“Ministers who have suffered trauma need a sanctuary for their souls—a place where their wounds are acknowledged, their pain is honored, and their healing is nurtured. Caring for them is not just an act of compassion; it’s an investment in the strength and resilience of the church.”