“With A Charge to Keep Rev. Taylor offers essential insight and practical knowledge in pastoring in the current climate. With each page I saw options and opportunities I wish I would have taken advantage of as I tackled the same problems. A must read for new pastors.”
— Rev. Paul P. Martin, Esq.

"Too often, we separate the secular from the sacred, missing the truth that ‘all things work together for good,’ which includes the skills we develop in the corporate world. This compartmentalization has weakened our churches, and Pastor Taylor addresses this by showing how all of our skills, including our secular ones, is a starting point that can lead us to greater opportunities for growth. His work challenges the church to move beyond mediocrity by debunking some of the most damaging myths about its organization and administration. A must read for any church leader committed to advancing God’s Kingdom in the world.”
— Rev. Dr. Hugh B. Marriott
Supervisor, Eighth Episcopal District AME

"Kevin T. Taylor's A Charge to Keep sheds light on the complexities of leadership in both secular and sacred arenas. As a seasoned religious leader, he advocates using one's professional expertise in navigating the challenges faced in church leadership. The principles he shares are practical and replicable. It is a much needed resource.”
— Rev. Dr. Faye Banks Taylor
Pastor, St. Mark's Chapel AME Church, Kingston, NY; Presiding Elder, Albany-Kingston District, AME Church; Assistant Professor, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Brunswick, NJ

“A Charge to Keep by Kevin T. Taylor is a must read for any leader seeking clear, actionable strategies to navigate tough decisions with integrity. Taylor’s unique background as a nonprofit CEO and church pastor provides a fresh perspective, blending practical leadership tools with relatable storytelling. Whether you’re turning around an organization or balancing life and work, this book offers valuable insights applicable across sectors. Highly recommend!”
— Analiza Quiroz Wolf
CEO and Founder, Women of Color Rise; author, The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color's Guide to Leadership, Native Americans Who Inspire Us, Latin Americans Who Inspire Us, Asian Americans Who Inspire Us, and Balikbayan: A Filipino Homecoming

“Kevin T. Taylor nails the critical gaps between the church and businesses. A Charge to Keep will have you positively rethinking your relationship with both entities and challenging the status quo. As a business CEO, Kevin’s book affirms the importance of making room for employees to ‘bring their whole selves’ to work as they pursue their careers. A Charge to Keep is a must read for all.”
— Brenda J. Curry
CEO, Curtom Building and Development Corporation; partner, Curtom-Dunsmuir

“The startup community is overflowing with incredibly talented entrepreneurs with outstanding ideas, many of whom have never managed people nor navigated the uncharted waters necessary to scale their businesses. A Charge to Keep provides practical leadership examples—and field-tested, proven practices—to get results. Whether you are a novice leader or a seasoned professional, this book belongs in your library and is a worthy investment.”
— Juliana Garaizar
Founding Partner, Energy Tech Nexus; General Partner, Portfolia Rising America; General Partner, Malaika Ventures; Venture Partner, Climatetech Global Ventures; Kauffman Fellow; VC Include Fellow