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John Taylor
We salute the memory of the late John Taylor who departed this life in May of 2016. Having served the Church for many years in parishes and in the theological college of Oak Hill (where he was Vice-Principal for eight years), he was then appointed to be Bishop of St Albans, from 1980 to 1995.
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The Voice from the Desert
John Taylor
keywords: Ministry, Unjust Society, Speaking Out
Amos 7:10 - 17
There is much to learn from the shepherd Amos, a 'non-professional' prophet from the south, fired up with a message he could not hold back from delivering to corrupt Israel in the north. Where are the 'amateur' prophets today?
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Just as Israel, in her captivity by the Babylonians-was created, formed, redeemed and called of God, so with what Bishop John Taylor calls 'the inner citadel of the soul;' the deep waters will not overwhelm us; we are never deserted.
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