Was born and raised in District of Columbia metropolitan area. Born to Bernard and Mary Barnes, she is the baby of six brothers and sisters. There were two brothers and four sisters, their names in order of birth are: Ruby, Gregory, Brenda, Timothy, Cynthia and Maria. As the younger she was spoiled and wanted things her way and often got it her way.

 

She graduated from Suitland Senior High and went on to college and worked at the same time. At the age 16 she receive Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and then at the age of 19 she received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in unknown tongues. It was then she received her calling to Pastor.

 

At 23 she met the man who she loves dearly, Keith Taylor with whom she is married to today. They have been married for 26-years and have two beautiful daughters, Natalie and Ashley whom she love them dearly.

 

She also owns her own business, MNA Services, LLC, which is a bookkeeping, tax and payroll company specializing in helping small businesses.

 

Education

Received her Bachelors Degree in 2005 from University of Phoenix.
Received her MBA in 2008 from University of Phoenix.
Actively Pursuing her CPA certification.

Spiritual

Preached her 1st sermon at age 30. In 2002 was ordained to Pastor Covenant Worship Center by Bishop T.D. Jakes of “The Potter’s House” in Dallas, TX. Co-Pastored Covenant Worship Center Church in Houston, TX 2002 - 2006. Received the call to Pastor Covenant Worship Center again 2013.

Pastor Maria Taylor