Emma E. Taylor-McIntosh

I have been in the ministry since 1964, working alongside my mother the late Dr. Rose C. Jackson, Ph. D. In 1976 we established a 501c3 Greater Faith Pentecostal Church. We purchased an edifice located in Hazel Crest, IL. We desire the keep her legacy alive. After Dr. Jackson's death my husband, Donald McIntosh now co-pastor the church. We both study the bible and have made the commitment to keep her legacy alive by growing our church. We are receiving an honorary Doctor of Divinity. degrees. We have skills and talents to design beneficial community programs. Previously as National Director of the International Trade Bureau for the Rainbow P.U.S.H. Coalition, managing 12 satellite offices in 8 states, 96 employees and volunteers, 2700 general members, 150 corporate sponsors, 700 MWBEs and more than 500 community organizations across America. I continue to donate my time to help the community-at-large develop strategic business plans, economic opportunities and financial models to attract funding. I also help qualified candidates identify career opportunities and provide vocational training. Procurement training is also provided to entrepreneurs for government contracting, teaming and joint venturing to build capacity and qualify for larger contract opportunities. I have designed national media campaigns for corporate clients that solidified long-term contracts with bankable entrepreneurs. These endeavors grew my commercial loan portfolios to $200 million I have sponsored and conducted educational seminars inclusive of debt reduction, credit repair, wealth building, buying stocks, packaging mortgage applications and lines of credit for MWBEs. I have established 4 investment clubs for adult members and 2 for adolescents and teenagers. I have received numerous awards from communities, business organizations and trade associations for appreciation, distinguished service and for being a trailblazer.

Calumet City, IL

The growth of the Greater Faith Pentecostal Church in Hazel Crest, IL

I have been a member of the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, IL for 60 years. We also have an educational institution, Greater Faith Academy.

I cooperate

Currently, my focus is the small community of Hazel Crest, IL. I have no limits regarding travel. Over forty years I have traveled to promote the utilization of minority banks and emerging investment managers. My advocacy efforts will reach the areas where there is need.

Greater Faith Academy, affiliated with the Greater Faith Pentecostal Church provides education and career training to young adults.