Laughter That Uplifts!
M i n i s t r i e s Prov. 17:22

“Presentations That Last An Eternity!”Ô

Recent Success Stories & Ministry Endorsements:

“Clean Christian Comedy That Effectively Equips, Encourages & Evangelizes!”

“We never dreamed that we would see 1500 respond to the invitation…my children still comment that you were their favorite part of the Billy Graham Crusade.”
Tim Probasco, Billy Graham Crusade Director

“You were one of the best presenters that we have worked with in our 5 years of Upward…your gospel presentation was crystal clear, by far the best we’ve ever had. You took your time, appealed to the senses, appealed to all ages, and at the same time used your art-form to share the good news. You connected well with the audience, and you were first-class. I look forward to serving in ministry with you again.” Chris Dickerson, Assoc. Pastor for Family Life & Missions, Grey Stone Baptist Church, Durham, NC

“It was a joy and a privilege to have Steve Taylor entertain our crowd at Upward Awards Night this year.  The laughter by children and adults alike told the story of how much he is enjoyed by all age groups… He’s a very entertaining ventriloquist and comedian.  Steve’s presentation of the gospel was unique and very understandable for all ages.  He illustrated in a very clear way the difference between believing about Jesus versus receiving Him into one’s life.  Our experience of setting the arrangements for Steve and providing everything he needed for the evening was completely stress-free.  He did a great job of communicating throughout the process and provided publicity materials that were very helpful in promoting the event.  I found Steve to be a humble servant who is looking to make a difference in the lives of people through the gifts that God has given him.  If you decide to invite Steve to entertain at your event, you will be very pleased that you did.  He will liven up your crowd and make it a very memorable occasion, while honoring God in everything he says and does.” Mike Self, Minister of Education, Canaan Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO

“I think you were fantastic and went above our expectations. Your ability to get the crowd involved and to keep the kids attention was terrific. You did a great job of keeping both the young and old paying attention. Steve, you were a fantastic tool used by God for our Awards Night and I want you to know how much we appreciate all you did. It was a great pleasure dealing with your ministry. We are beginning a regular rotation of our Upward entertainers and we will most certainly keep you in that loop!” Matt Snow, Director of Upward Ministries, Northside Baptist Church, Indianapolis, IN

“…you did an outstanding job of keeping everyone's attention, I found myself as entertained as the kids.  I also thought the gospel presentation was very clear and easy to understand at any age…115 kids made a decision for Christ! On top of that, I am happy to report that 32 adults (5 of which were coaches) made a decision for Christ! God definitely used you March 20th to expand His kingdom.” Ben Bicknese, Peninsula Covenant Church, Redwood City, CA

“We were honored to have Steve Taylor join us last month. He was a pure joy to work with, a funny, and friendly professional in every sense of the word.

His show, a delightful mix of comedy, illusion and ventriloquism, was well received by all in attendance…In fact, I am still hearing very positive comments from those who were there. He quickly engages everyone in the room with his illusions, and his simple, down-to-earth persona seems to appeal to both young and old alike. But the highlight of the evening was his sharing of the Gospel. It was not heavy handed in any way; just a simple straight-forward illusion illustrating what it means to ask Jesus in your heart…and it worked, judging by the show of hands when Steve asked who wanted to know how to ask Jesus into your life! Officially, we received 57 response cards that evening from folks who asked Jesus into their lives, but I know the Kingdom received more new members than that, thanks to the ministry of Steve Taylor.

If you are looking for a talented performer that appeals to all ages, and who is fun on stage and brings with him some great characters and amazing illusions, and if you are looking for a performer who can lead folks to make a decision for Christ, book Mr. Steve Taylor. You won’t regret it!”

Mike Molony, Upward League Director, Sandia Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque, NM

“I was very pleased with your performance and heard positive feedback from others as well. I personally enjoyed the hilarious "improvisation " throughout the program. It was truly amazing how you captivated the audience of all ages with your humor. As a result, the gospel presentation was to the point and non-threatening to nonbelievers (pre-Christians), and the results proved it. After reviewing the adult response cards collected at the awards ceremony, we discovered that there were 28 rededications and 7 first time commitments. It is truly amazing how God blesses you when you trust in Him! In addition, the Encore was awesome.  I was laughing so hard that I had tears in my eyes when 'Todd' became the 'human dummy'. By the way, I would like to say that the performance for the children's junior church was awesome too! 

     I also would like to thank you and Darlene for making our awards ceremony successful. It was truly helpful that you booked the airline tickets, rental car, and provided detailed travel plans.  All of the preceding created less stress on me. Overall, I definitely would recommend Steve Taylor Ministries to others. The ease of planning the travel itinerary to the hilarious performance of Steve made our Upward Awards Ceremony successful.”

Duane Sweigard, Upward Director, Crossroads Nazarene, Milton, PA

“The feedback was positive for your program,…The gospel message was strong and the response was terrific. That was important to us. All in all, we appreciated you very much…”
Tim Osterholm, Upward Soccer Co-Coordinator, Spokane Valley Wesleyan Church, Spokane Valley, WA

“Thanks for everything…We had the most first timers ever in a Sunday evening service, largest Sunday night service ever, most hands raised during the invitation, and most important, about 70 first time decisions from kids and 30 from adults! Everyone enjoyed it and we got lots of positive feedback. Everyone talked about how much of a nice guy you are. I agree. Again, thank you.” Pastor Robert Mize, Cathedral of Faith, San Jose, CA

“The highlight was your Gospel presentation, it was the best we have had at any of our events for Upward. Thank you for the simplicity and easy understanding…We had 78 people make the decision to follow Christ and make Him their Lord and Savior…the response of the people I will always remember. I love seeing lives transformed. You and your staff were fantastic to work with…I would without any reservation recommend you to others, in fact I already have…if you are looking for someone who presents the Gospel and closes the deal, Steve is definitely your man.” Jeff Timmons, Sunnycrest Baptist Church, Marion, IN

“Once again, thank you so very much for an excellent job presenting at our Award’s Night…It has been the talk of the town over the past few weeks. Your Gospel message was outstanding! You kept the attention of all! The Lord used you and your talents to do a mighty work in Gas City. We had four parents accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, we had about fifty players accept the Lord. Dealing with you and your ministry was an easy process and very professional. It was awesome to have you with us.” Michael Fuqua, New Hope Baptist Church, Gas City, IN

“…the evening was awesome! The Gospel message was beautifully demonstrated and spoken. We had 20 adults make decisions and 142 children. Yes, I would recommend you!” Bev Stevens, Children’s Pastor, First Church of the Nazarene, Mt. Vernon, OH,

“The gospel presentation was excellent! We had 103 indicate that they accepted Jesus that night. We had 46 wanting to know more about our church…You have a good sense of humor and keep it clean. Working with you was easy and comfortable. I would recommend you to others.”

Phil Flournoy, Asst. Pastor, Bulverde Baptist Church, Bulverde, TX

“Thanks for the presentation you did for the Upward kids at First Baptist Church, Blytheville, AR. I have been overwhelmed by the response I have received from your performance. I can truthfully say that I have not received a single negative response. Your presentation entertained and enlightened all those in attendance from the little kids to the older adults. Your gift of presentation is awesome and your closing skit about the heart was understood by all in attendance. We were more than blessed by your time here and would be pleased to let others know of your talents and loving spirit.” Buddy Harris, Upward Director, First Baptist Church, Blytheville, AR

“We had 99 responses to the gospel and I know one kindergartner that has really changed and become a little prayer warrior since accepting Christ that night. This demonstrates that lives are being changed. Thank you for all you did…I really appreciated the letter that you sent regarding how to prepare for an Award night, I was encouraged by your advice…I would highly recommend you…” Lauri Ferring, College Church of the Nazarene, Nampa, ID

“Thanks for your ministry to our Upward families! I received many positive comments. The gospel message was clear and effective. Thank you for how you ministered. You are a man of character. I have worked with several regional and national children's presenters, all were good people, but not all were professional or had a heart for ministry. Your wanting to be clear about the details, arrive on time, pray and meet the children speaks volumes.  Thanks for sharing your skills as a ministry and not just a job!” Matt Walden, Family Ministries Pastor, Grace Community Church, Auburn, WA

“We were very pleased…The volunteers, players, and families laughed so much, yet also received the message of Jesus Christ. There were many decisions made and a few families have returned to our church to worship. May God bless you and your ministry.” Brian & Karen Birdy, Upward Directors, Crestview Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX

“Steve Taylor is one of America's most talented Christian outreach entertainers and I have endorsed his program to many of my peers in family ministry all across the country. I have had the pleasure of hosting Steve several times in different churches and family ministry outreach environments. I have seen him in action at other very large events such as the Children's Pastor’s Conferences and the Billy Graham Crusade. Not only is Steve's program top shelf, he is easy to work with and enjoyable to be around. I have not always found this to be true when working with other Christian entertainers. He is flexible and strives to meet the needs of the people he is serving. Another thing I really appreciate about Steve is that he is always on time and he goes above and beyond any expectation the host may have for the program. I can, without hesitation, recommend Steve to other churches…” Darrell Fraley, Pastor of Family Ministries, Boca Raton Community Church, Florida/Director, South Florida Children’s Ministry Network

“Thanks again for coming and doing a great job this past Sunday evening.  We are following up on 29 decision cards from children and 4 cards from parents, two of which said they prayed to receive Christ.  This is one of our best results from an awards night in our three years of Upward.  Thanks for your role in it.” John Gregory, Upward Director, Woodland Baptist Church, Bradenton, Florida

“We were all amazed as we watched you perform. Your ventriloquism and illusions made us all laugh. Everyone enjoyed the program… parents and children were still laughing at your puppet the next day. Thank you also for clearly sharing the gospel through illusion. I’ve never heard people cheer and clap during that time in the program before. I know that God used you to richly bless the families of South Whidbey. Please come again, it was a joy to minister with you.” John T. Groce, Associate Pastor, Langley CMA Church, South Whidbey, Washington

“You were delightful…You were so funny...I thought the children enjoyed all aspects of the program…You did a wonderful job, thanks again!” Betty Lynn Freeman, Upward Coordinator, Christ United Methodist Church, Jackson, Mississippi

“You did an excellent job in using humor, illusions, Rudy and stories of God’s truth. Everyone loved it. The part you did in the main service was perfect too. I believe you put new, un-churched people at ease. It was a perfect balance. May the Lord bless your ministry.” Pastor Jim Terwilliger, Bethany Church, Canby, Oregon

“One of the best features of your program is that it works well for the whole family! What a treat to see families enjoying a great program together. Your presentation of the gospel was clear. We had ten children commit their lives to Christ for the first time!” Duane Weaver, Children’s Pastor, Smokey Point Community Church, Arlington, Washington

“The kids loved the program and the grandparents got a kick out of seeing the grandkids enjoying themselves. The laughter was contagious and the message was wonderful. God has certainly blessed you with a great way to communicate to people of all ages. I would certainly recommend you to anyone looking for quality entertainment.” Shaula Simpkins, Development Director, Liberty Christian School, Richland, Washington

“It is with great pleasure that I recommend to you the ministry of Steve Taylor…Steve’s show included clean comedy, pleasureful audience participation and colorful illusions. It ended with a very clear gospel presentation. The audience’s expression to Steve and the Lord for a job well done was a standing ovation…Steve is a man who has dedicated himself to his craft and the Christ…I strongly urge you to acquire Steve Taylor for your next great family outreach event!” Jerry Morris, Children’s Pastor, Wildwood Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia

“…the Sunday evening Family night was great…The true blessing came for us on Sunday at bedtime when I had an opportunity to talk with Joey (age 6). The illustration of the balloons filling the little boy's heart really touched him and he learned that we need Jesus. I asked him if he wanted to pray to receive Jesus and he said, ‘Yes.’ Joey told the family at dinner and added that his ‘belly was full of chicken and rice, but his heart was full of Jesus!’ I'm so thankful…” Parent, First Friends Church, North Canton, Ohio

“I would highly recommend Steve Taylor, The Magical Ventriloquist. Steve is an extremely creative and talented person who kept our audience hilariously entertained for well over an hour. I know he would be a great blessing to other churches in America!” Rev. Dave Harff, Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle, Long Island, New York

“Steve Taylor went above the expectations I had for the evening, which were very high. I would recommend him to anyone who was looking to bring quality programming into their church.” Paul Stockton, Family Education Pastor, Redding Christian Fellowship, Redding, California

“Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation. You had a lot of energy and everyone had a lot of fun. We would definitely recommend you to any other church. Thanks for your ministry in providing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in such a unique and fun way.” Bobby Moore, Children’s Pastor, Life Center, Spokane, Washington

“Thank you for the wonderful, inspirational and entertaining program that you put on at Hood View Junior Academy. You were able to use humor and illusions to gain the students’ interest and attention, and once you had them listening, then you delivered your inspirational message. I would have no hesitation in recommending your ministry to other Christian schools and churches.” Ronald D. Trautwein, Principal, Hood View Junior Academy, Boring, Oregon

Whatever your church-program needs, from education to entertainment, for ages 4 to 104, you can trust Steve Taylor to deliver a clean, professional presentation that both equips and encourages. Please call toll-free (888) 473-7869 or e-mail PEPTOX@aol.com for scheduling and church-adjusted honorarium guidelines. Steve looks forward to serving alongside you!

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