Pinnacle Announces

New Associate

Rev. Jad Taylor

With great pleasure, we are delighted to share about our newest team member, the Rev. Jad Taylor. Here’s a brief introduction.

Since 2008, Jad has served in youth, college, and pastoral ministry. Currently Jad is serving as the Campus Minister for the Methodist Student Network in Columbia, South Carolina, cultivating a thriving faith community for college-aged adults.

Ordained as a United Methodist pastor, Jad has a passion for creating welcoming spaces where all of God’s children (that includes you!) can flourish. Through coaching and consulting, Jad seeks to foster sacred exploration and translate faith into action. He empowers individuals and ministries to bridge the gap between their current calling and the divine possibilities that await. Jad walks alongside you in this collaborative process, listening for where God is at work and offering support for next steps. Jad calls Cayce (Columbia), South Carolina, home. You might find him running along the river, playing racquetball, contra dancing with friends, or exploring nature with his spouse and their dog Rayna.

“Pinnacle's dedication to helping clergy, congregations, and ministries live into God’s mission is inspiring. After experiencing firsthand the gifts they bring, joining this incredible team is an honor. I believe that serving as a Pinnacle Associate will allow me to support God’s desired flourishing for all of God’s beloved creation.”

--Rev. Jad Taylor

“With great joy, I’m glad to share with others that Jad is joining the Pinnacle Team. Those who know him already will celebrate with us, recognizing the strong faith in God’s goodness along with Christ-based hope Jad brings to whatever he does. In recent years, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with Jad in various ways, noting his clear gifts for ministry. Now, through his recent coach training, Jad will make contributions to our mission right away.”

--Rev. Mark E. Tidsworth, Pinnacle Founder and Team Leader

email: jdtayloriii@umcsc.org

phone: (803) 463-6655

Click HERE to see his Bio on our website.