meet the pastor

Josh Taylor was born and raised in Eastern Washington and moved to Baggs as a senior, where he finished high school. He made lifelong friends there, and the people of the Valley have always had a special place in his heart. Eventually, he moved to Southwestern Nebraska, where his parents were farming. That is where he met his wife Carla and their twin sons, Nathan and Clifton. They were married in December 2006, and Josh adopted the twins in 2008 shortly after Ryan was born. Lane followed in 2010.

Over the years, Josh has driven many miles in the seat of a truck hauling all sorts of things. He has farmed, run trains, and been a chemical applicator. Most recently, he has been handling the hay farming side of a ranch in Goshen County, Wyoming, alongside his brother Jason, who manages the cattle. He has always loved the Lord, and he has a passion for finding “lost souls.” Josh’s greatest desire is to see you all in Heaven someday.

Josh and Carla are moving to the Valley in August of 2025, bringing with them Ryan and Lane, who will be attending LSRV Schools. Josh will be employed full time outside of the church for the time being. Carla will continue her bookkeeping business and will likely pick up some accounting work locally. Ryan and Lane will be playing football. You will see the Taylors around as they get involved in community activities.