I teach all 5 major world religions, and when I get to Christianity, I preach the gospel, and I’m fully free to do it. I think it’s probably better for students to hear about world religions from someone who is a believer, and I have an authentic presence there as a Christian. You can’t preach if you’re not connected to people who aren’t churched, and being engaged outside of the church allows you to keep your finger on the pulse of your community.”Ĭharles says, “I’m in a Philosophy & Religion department teaching students who don’t have any meaningful experience with the Gospel. “I’ve always known that I wanted to do something evangelistic, to share the gospel outside of a Christian context. He is passionate about using his gifts of preaching, teaching, spoken word, and encouragement to equip people to reflect, experience, and reach others with the life-changing goodness of God. Charles Taylor is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation & Outreach at the North Jersey Vineyard, a wrestling coach at a local public high school, and a Professor of Philosophy & Religion at a local community college.
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