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John Talley III

John Talley III serves as the Executive Pastor of Mission & Vision at Roosevelt Community Church in downtown Phoenix. He serves on the Executive Leadership Team of the Surge Network, a movement of local churches putting Jesus on display in Arizona. He is an adjunct professor at Arizona Christian University. He is a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies and Phoenix Seminary with a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Biblical & Theological studies. He is married to his beautiful wife, Celeste and they reside in Phoenix, AZ with their daughter.
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The Readiness Spectrum

John Talley offers some words of encouragement and warning for majority-white churches looking to hire a minority pastor.... Read more.

Meet the Black Church: Gardner C Taylor

John Talley details the life and ministry of Gardner C. Taylor, a preacher some of us may not know. He was a man of integrity, consistency, and one of the most powerful... Read more.

A Call to Remember

John Talley III encourages Christians to remember God in uncertain times.... Read more.

Prioritizing Prayer Against Racism

John Talley III reminds us of the vital role prayer should play in all areas of life.... Read more.

Meet the Black Church: Charles Albert Tindley

John Talley III provides a new installment in our Meet the Black Church series. This time it's Charles Tindley... Read more.

Meet the Black Church: Lulu Fleming

John Talley III introduces us to Lulu Fleming, a missionary and faithful servant of Jesus.... Read more.

Meet the Black Church: Absalom Jones

John Talley III spends some time reflecting on Absalom Jones, a key figure in American history who is not widely remembered.... Read more.

Take My Breath Away

John Talley III reacts to the killing of George Floyd and encourages Christians toward a biblical lamentation.... Read more.

When I Recognized Race: John Talley III

John Talley III remembers an encounter he had with law enforcement officers and offers some reflections and ways to pray.... Read more.