PASTOR
Rev. Eric Taylor
Rev. Eric Taylor was born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1963. He graduated from Grambling State University in 1986 with a B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems. He played Baseball for 4 years and received great accolades. He worked 8yrs for Xerox Corporation as a salesman for large accounts. His work history also includes teaching and coaching at two high schools in Shreveport, LA for several years. After Hurricane Katrina, he met a lovely lady by the name of Leslie. He is very thankful that good things can come out of a storm. In February of 2006, he moved to Arizona and in April of 2006 Leslie and he married. The two families joined with a total of four kids.
Rev. Taylor joined Holy Trinity AME Church in 2006. During his time there, he has become a member of the Trustee Board, Adult Choir, Steward Board, Lay Organization, Men’s Ministry and YPD Director of the youth at Holy Trinity.
Currently, Rev. Taylor works at the University of Phoenix as an Executive Enrollment Rep. He has been with the organization for 16 years. He loves the outdoors and enjoys playing all types of sports. He loves family and loves the people of GOD, and is very passionate about the work GOD has called him to do. Rev. Taylor accepted God in his life at an early age.He believes that without the help of the LORD, his life would be quite different today. He believes that all is possible with GOD and nothing without GOD.
AMEN!
ASSOCIATE MINISTERS
Rev. Dorothy Russell-RET.
Rev. Dorothy Russell-RET.
Rev. Dorothy Russell-RET.
Mother of 4 children, one deceased. Ordained in 1996. Former Pastor of St. Paul AME Church in Winslow, AZ. Retired Associate Minister at Murph AME Church. Along with her other gifts and talents Rev. Russell is a leader in the Music Ministry and teaches New Membership classes. She can be found at hospitals, nursing homes, sick homes and throughout the community offering communion and prayer.
Rev. Sudie Haynes-RET
Rev. Dorothy Russell-RET.
Rev. Dorothy Russell-RET.
Ordained Minister and former Pastor, Rev. Sudie Haynes believes in the power of the word of God to save, deliver, touch hearts and change lives. She has an emphasis for evangelism. She enriches the weekly Women's Bible Study classes with her extensive knowledge of biblical customs and historical context. Rev. Sudie also leads the weekly Intercessory Prayer line.
First Lady. Leslie Taylor
First Lady Leslie Taylor, a proud Navy Veteran and a dedicated United States Postal worker. She enlisted for 4 years and retired from the United States Post Office of 34 years. She was born in Racine Wisconsin. She enjoys helping others and evangelizing to people who doesn't know the Lord. She has a keen interest in thrift shopping. She knows best how to turn secondhand treasures into cherished keepsakes. Leslie reflects on a lifetime of hard work and meaningful service, cherishing the many connections and memories made along the way. Known for her steadfast work ethic, loyalty, and kind heart she remains and inspiring example of a life dedicated to serving others
Our History
Presiding Elder L.K. William officially opened the doors to the H.W. Murph Community A.M.E. Church on March 1, 1987 at 4801 E. Myrtle St. in Glendale, AZ. The church is named for “The Right Reverend” Henry Wendell Murph, who was one of the longest-serving bishops in the history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is stated that “He invested in people, because he believed people were the means by which God transformed the world.”
The first pastor of Murph Community A.M.E. Church was Bishop William Burden. Since Bishop Burden, Murph Community A.M.E. Church has been blessed with multiple leaders that brought growth and development through multiple building purchases, the establishment of a food bank to feed the less fortunate and adding a weekly segment to services which specifically targets children.
In 2009, Pastor Dr. D. Charles Wharry re-ignited a revival at Murph Community A.M.E. Church by incorporating the CERBY plan which emphasizes member teamwork. The CERBY plan calls for - Community involvement, Education, Retain(recruit, retrain), Building (alternative financial programs), and Youth (Scholarships & Programs).
Continuing with teamwork emphasis, the most recent former pastor, Pastor Gerald Richard, announced the church’s new motto “We Are One Family.”
Under Rev. William Cornick Jr.'s administration as the former pastor, he continued with the church’s original vision, he encouraged strong stewardship, community, and faith-based outreach and involvement. Under his leadership Murph Community Resource Group (MCRG) was formed a 501c3 non-profit to assist those in need and be a community resource for those surrounding neighborhoods.
Rev. Eric Taylor is now the current Pastor and is continuing the work set before him!
After several relocations Murph’s present home is 6702 N. 27th Ave in Phoenix. Please join us. All are welcomed at Murph Community A.M.E. Church.
" Saying, ‘I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.’
— Hebrews 2:12
Our Beliefs
The Motto “God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family” is a great summary of what the African Methodist Episcopal Church believes. Also known as the A.M.E. Church for short, the denomination is Methodist in terms of its basic doctrine and order of worship. The split from the main branch of the Methodist Church was not a result of doctrinal differences but rather the result of a time period that was marked by man’s intolerance of his fellow man. To find the basic foundations of the beliefs of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, you need look no further than The Apostles’ Creed and The Twenty Five Articles of Religion.