Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary

Mission

The mission of the Music & Worship Arts Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. is to glorify God by cultivating unified, Spirit-led worship that transforms hearts, strengthens churches, and advances the gospel. We equip and empower music and worship leaders to serve with excellence, foster corporate worship that honors Christ, and model a lifestyle of discipleship, ministry, and mission. Through biblical teaching, artistic expression, and collaborative training, we seek to build unity among congregations, inspire healthier spiritual and personal living, and support the Convention’s call to serve, love, and give freely in fulfillment of the Great Commission.

About Music & Worship Arts Auxiliary

The Music & Worship Arts Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. exists to lead and support the worshiping life of our churches through music, praise, media, and creative arts. Rooted in biblical truth and committed to Christ-centered worship, we equip congregations to experience God through unified praise, powerful choir ministry, worship technology, and Spirit-led artistic expression. Our Auxiliary provides training, development, and resources for worship leaders, choirs, musicians, media teams, and creative artists to grow in excellence and ministry. While our foundation is built on strong choral traditions and contemporary praise and worship, we are expanding to embrace additional art forms that uplift the name of Jesus—such as dance, spoken word, visual arts, drama, and emerging media and digital arts. As we look toward the future, the Music & Worship Arts Auxiliary remains committed to cultivating worship that is authentic, accessible, and transformative—inviting all generations to encounter God through the diverse gifts of music, media, and the arts.

Our Board of Director

Reverend Dr. Elgin Taylor, Sr

President

Reverend Dr. Elgin Joseph Taylor, Sr Reverend Dr. Elgin Joseph Taylor, Sr., originally from Albany, New York, is a revered pastor, educator, and musician with an extensive 46-year ministry career. He graduated from Albany Business College in 1985 with a degree in Marketing Management and Business Administration and was honored with a Doctor of Divinity from All Christian Bible College in 2015. Over the years, Reverend Taylor has held numerous significant roles within the Empire Baptist Missionary Convention of New York, where he currently serves as its 14th President, and is a member of the Board of Directors at the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. In 2025, Dr. Taylor was appointed by President Boise Kimber to serve as the president of the Music and Worship Arts Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. His leadership has also been prominent in the Hudson River Frontier Missionary Baptist Association and the Central Hudson Baptist Association of New York, contributing as a music director and education leader. Reverend Taylor has been pivotal in directing the Capital District Tri Cities Revival for two decades, currently serving as its coordinator. He made history in 2015 by becoming the first African American Chaplain of the Albany Fire Department, a role through which he continues to impact the community profoundly. Since March 2010, Reverend Taylor has led the Sweet Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church as its 7th pastor. Under his guidance, the church has launched several outreach initiatives, including a weekly hot meal program and a partnership with FEMA for mass COVID-19 vaccinations. He is currently spearheading a $1.6 million church renovation project to enhance community services. Reverend Taylor, along with his wife, Lady Stacy E. Taylor, and their son, Elgin II, are deeply committed to their community. Reverend Taylor lives by the conviction that through divine guidance, What God ordains; He will maintain.