Jared Alcantara dives into the legacy of Gardner C. Taylor, who has been called “the dean of the nation’s black preachers” and “the poet laurate of the pulpit.” In exploring Talyor’s own backstory and unique ability to preach in varying and diverse contexts across racial, ethnic, ecclesial, and national lines, Alcantara elaborates on why it is so important for those in ministry to study Taylor’s preaching today.