Street Preaching

Doctor Reverend Lamonte Taylor is one of the most dedicated practitioners of the Christian faith that I have ever seen. He walks the streets of Santa Monica, CA with his belongings in tow, duffle bags being wheeled on a wagon. The first thing one notices about Mr. Taylor is his incredibly pleasant nature, greeting by passers with a wave and a smile. I have never actually seen Doctor Reverend Lamonte Taylor sleeping on the streets and he is hesitant to mention such things, on the other hand he is open to receiving offerings and donations from strangers. He can be consistently seen at specific corners around the city, surrounded by various bags and baggages. He flashes business cards presenting his title as Doctor Reverend and his founder status of “The Holy Ghost Club”. This was the very card in which I attempted to contact Mr. Taylor regarding this podcast interview. I was prompted to leave a message by a pleasant sounding voice. These efforts were unnecessary for I simply just approached Doctor Reverend at one of his various sidewalk locations and asked him to have breakfast with me and conducted this interview. I found it interesting that he accepted no food but just drank a bottled water. Doctor Reverend Lamonte Taylor comes off as a mysterious man. His optimism and pleasantries often feel like a barrier or shield from getting to know the real man. Nevertheless he is a man filled with sincerity and kindness plus an intense dedication to his faith.