Travis Taylor

I am not just a preacher—I am a mantled messenger, a visionary who has walked the road of glory and grit. From pulpits to pro courts, I’ve been shaped in both the sanctuary and the storm. My life is a living testimony that God will let you taste the world just enough to make you desperate for Him. My resume isn’t just what I’ve done—it’s who God kept me as. I am sent to restore, rebuild, and revive ministries and minds, from the hood to the high places. Where many saw rejection, I found resurrection.

I was called young, gifted early, and sent far. But in the silence between stages and sanctuaries, I lost grip on the God I found in church—but didn’t yet walk with outside of it. I sought peace in foreign courts, purpose in applause, and identity in success. In that place, I walked away from the call. I converted to Islam, changed my name to Muhammad Shabazz, and pursued a temporary peace. But God never stopped pursuing me. He met me in a moment of brokenness and brought me home—not just to the church—but to His feet. What I lost in rebellion, I gained in restoration. Now I preach, lead, and live not for popularity, but for purpose.

• Taylor Legacy, Founder & CEO, 01/01/22, Present, A transformational brand dedicated to faith, fatherhood, leadership, basketball, and mentorship., Direct partner of the Dallas Mavericks—empowering youth and elite athletes through Kingdom leadership., Created 'The Legacy Playbook' for churches, schools, athletes, and fathers to win in life and purpose.
• Dallas Mavericks, Director of Youth & Basketball Operations, 04/01/22, 06/30/24, First-ever Jr. NBA Coach of the Year (Dallas Mavericks)., Partnered post-resignation as Taylor Legacy, innovating community programs, player development, and Kingdom-centered initiatives.
• Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School, Waco, TX, Head Varsity Basketball Coach & Director of Basketball Operations, 05/01/24, Present, Building a culture of excellence, discipline, and spiritual leadership among student-athletes.
• USA World Team, USA Basketball Certified Coach, Member of the 2010 USA World Team., Played professionally from 2006–2016 across 11 countries: France, China, Taiwan, Peru, Colombia, Basra, Qatar, Dubai, Turkey, Kosovo, and Mexico., Uses international experience to mentor athletes spiritually, mentally, and athletically.

North Carolina College of Theology Seminary School, Wilmington, NC, Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, Bachelor of Biblical Studies

I am Dr. Travis Taylor—I didn’t just survive. I was sent back. To build. To preach. To mentor. To coach. And to remind a generation: You can be great in the world, but only God makes you whole.

• Unity Pentecostal Holiness Church, Dallas, TX, Minister & Member under Pastor, Apostle Wordell Fulmore, 01/01/00, Present, Preached first sermon at age 13; recognized for precocious prophetic insight and leadership., Licensed and ordained as a minister at 21; carried a contagious mantle of revival and youth mobilization.
• New Covenant Holiness Church, Wilmington, NC, Elder, Youth Pastor, Executive Assistant to Bishop Linwood Nesbitt, 05/01/07, 01/31/12, Ordained as the youngest elder at age 23; supported the bishop in leadership development and church operations., Appointed Youth Pastor; catalyzed youth revival in the region., Released into international ministry and athletic calling with bishop’s covering.
• Company of the Prophets, Charlotte, NC, Prophetic Training & Ordination, 01/01/21, 01/01/21, Trained under Apostle Joseph Moseley and Prophet Quentin Radford., Graduated with honors and licensed as a Prophet in the office of the prophetic., Commissioned to build and speak into the lives of leaders globally.

I am not just a preacher—I am a mantled messenger, a visionary who has walked the road of glory and grit. From pulpits to pro courts, I’ve been shaped in both the sanctuary and the storm. My life is a living testimony that God will let you taste the world just enough to make you desperate for Him. My resume isn’t just what I’ve done—it’s who God kept me as. I am sent to restore, rebuild, and revive ministries and minds, from the hood to the high places. Where many saw rejection, I found resurrection.