Our Story of Faith

A Bible-based Pentecostal church where you can grow in faith and community

Celebrating God's Faithfulness

Celebrating Our Journey

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Since our founding on May 7, 2013, God has been faithful through every season.

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History of Our Church

The History of the Crossfire Worship Center Church of God is preserved with the hope of inspiring our present and future congregation to a life of discipleship and a solid foundation in the Lord. It is our prayer that our current members and future members will preserve the ideals and dreams of the 16 founding members who labored before them enduring hardship while working in this area of the Lord's vineyard.

Surely God has been our shield and strength amid the fiery darts the enemy sent our way. God has guided us with His counsel, blessed us with all spiritual blessings, and inspired us by His Holy Spirit.

Crossfire Worship Center was established on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Beltsville, MD, under the leadership of Founding Pastor, Bishop Stulan Taylor. At that time there was a small but faithful band of 16 worshippers who attended worship services at the Sheraton Washington North Hotel. In this small Christian gathering, the Word of God provided the guide to light their path and the love to inspire fellowship.

The membership steadily increased, and a church van was purchased, and the congregation moved to the Comfort Inn Hotel. On May 4, 2016, Crossfire became an organized congregation with the Church of God International Headquarters, Cleveland, Tennessee. Bishop Taylor received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from CICA International University & Seminary on November 25, 2017.

Crossfire Worship Center gathering

Our Church Timeline

May 7, 2013

Crossfire Worship Center established in Beltsville, MD

May 4, 2016

Became an organized congregation with Church of God International Headquarters

November 25, 2017

Bishop Taylor received Honorary Doctorate of Divinity

August 5, 2022

Purchased first church home in Bowie, MD

Our Growth & Mission

By the Grace of God, on August 5, 2022, Crossfire purchased its first church home! The church property includes a sanctuary, fellowship hall, administrative building, parking lot and land. We are thankful to God for his miracle working power!

We continue to welcome new souls to the Kingdom of God and have baptized many over the years to the Glory of God. We have married several couples, held many baby dedications, and buried some of our precious members.

We understand the importance of Community Outreach and continue to strive to win lost souls for the kingdom through this effort. Our Pastor has given us an annual goal of winning 50 souls for the Kingdom of God and we earnestly endeavor to reach this goal.

Our Mission Statement

Crossfire Worship Center strives to nurture its members to build their own personal relationship with the Lord. We are called to follow the Great Commission, given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20:

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

The Crossfire Worship Center is moving forward knowing, "The Cross is Real, and the Fire is Burning."

WE LOVE GOD. WE LOVE PEOPLE. WE LOVE OUR CHURCH.

Meet Our Leaders

Guided by faithful servants dedicated to God's work

Bishop Dr. Stulan A. Taylor
Founding Pastor

Bishop Dr. Stulan A. Taylor

Originally from Jamaica

Bishop Dr. Stulan A. Taylor, a naturalized American, was born in the beautiful island of Jamaica. Bishop Taylor is a man of wisdom, hope, encouragement and vision. Bishop Taylor is married to Reverend Deborah Price Taylor and is the proud father of Kevon, Shannon and Skylar.

Bishop Taylor grew up as a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, where he enjoyed serving the Lord. In 1991, the Lord changed his course and he became a part of the Church of God. Brother Taylor was happy serving the Lord and had no idea what God had planned for his life.

Favorite Scripture:

James 5:16 - "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."

Reverend Deborah Price Taylor
First Lady

Reverend Deborah Price Taylor

Washington, DC Native

Reverend Deborah Price Taylor was born and raised in Washington, DC, to Ulysses Sherman Price and Esther Wiley Price. She graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and received a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from the University of Maryland University College.

She enjoys reading and listening to music and she loves to sing. Reverend Taylor loves the Lord and seeks to please him in every area of her life.

Favorite Scripture:

John 11:25 - "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live."

Bishop Taylor's Ministry Journey

  • 2003: Completed the Ministerial Internship Program
  • 2010: Received Ordained Bishop license
  • Served at Metropolitan Church of God in various capacities
  • Served on Church of God Delmarva-DC State Laymen Board
  • Earned membership to Hall of Excellence at Church of God headquarters
  • 2016: Celebrated as one of area's top 20 Pastors at Praise 104.1 FM Prayer Breakfast
  • Currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Theology at Lee University

Reverend Taylor's Service

Reverend Taylor grew up in and served faithfully and continually at the Greater Washington Deliverance Temple in Laurel, MD under the tutelage of the late Bishop Robert Simpson, Jr. and the late Dr. Ida M. Simpson and most recently, under Pastor Karen Simpson Rutherford.

Through the years, Lady Taylor served as president of:

  • Youth Department
  • Missionary Board
  • Singles Ministry
  • Evangelism Department

Celebrating Our Ministry Journey

Thanking God for His faithfulness through the years

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