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Dr. Viktoria Taylor-Richardson is, above all, a devoted worshiper of the Most High God whose life is dedicated to advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and expanding His Kingdom among the nations. She is passionate about missions, orphan care, leadership development, and equipping believers to fulfill the Great Commission through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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An ordained minister, pastor, evangelist, church planter, missionary, educator, and author, Dr. Viktoria has faithfully served in ministry for more than 25 years. Her ministry has taken her across the United States and internationally, including Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Israel, India, Liberia, and Haiti, where she has ministered, trained leaders, planted churches, and served vulnerable communities through evangelism, discipleship, and humanitarian outreach.

 

Dr. Viktoria currently serves as Executive Pastor of The Neighborhood Church International, Co-founder of LoveAlive Global, where she provides strategic leadership, pastoral oversight, leadership development, and support for church expansion initiatives, including church plants in Kenya, East Africa. She is also actively involved with global missions throughout Africa, working to strengthen communities through ministry, education, youth development, and compassionate outreach.

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A gifted and creative leader, Dr. Viktoria has a unique anointing for presenting the Gospel through the creative arts. As an accomplished director, choreographer, and producer, she has written and directed numerous worship and theatrical productions that have inspired audiences to encounter God's presence. Her dance ministry journey includes performing in New York City with the prestigious Ailey Extension of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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Dr. Viktoria is the author of Go Ye... Fulfill the Great Commission and Music Box of Memories: Trusting God Through Miscarriage, books that reflect both her heart for world evangelism and her personal testimony of God's faithfulness through life's challenges.

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EDUCATION: 

• Doctor of Ministry in Evangelism/Church Planting (John W. Rawlings School of Divinity)

• Master of Divinity in Global Studies (Liberty University)

• Master of Religious Education (Liberty University)

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Education (East Carolina University)

• Business classes (SJU)

• Theology courses at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology (VUU)

• Ordained Minister – 2005

• Licensed Minister – 2001

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MISSIONS: ​

LoveALIVE GLOBAL

"Where LOVE is ALIVE from the Neighborhood to the NATIONS"​ 

 

Pastor Ken and Dr. Viktoria serve as co-founders of LoveALIVE GLOBAL, overseeing and spearheading multiple church plants in Kenya, Africa, and international evangelism efforts. 

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• LoveAlive Center for Community Development - Certified 501(c)(3)

• LoveAlive AFRICA

           - The Neighborhood Church Int.

                  + Multiple church plants  

                  + Multiple church revitalization 

           - Gathering of Believers (Fellowship with Pastors and Leaders)

           - Gathering of Believers Bible Institute (Biblical Training Program for Pastors                and Leaders)

           - Precious Jewels Mentoring Program (Mentoring for Girls)

           - Love Center for Children (Orphanage)

• LoveAlive ASIA

• LoveAlive NORTH AMERICA

 

Whether preaching, teaching, mentoring leaders, developing ministry initiatives, or serving communities around the world, Dr. Viktoria remains committed to one lifelong mission: advancing the Gospel of the Kingdom to the nations and seeing lives transformed for the glory of God.

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In 2022, Pastor Ken, Dr.Viktoria's husband accepted the call to serve as Lead Pastor of ONE Community Church in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Dr. Viktoria is honored to serve the people of Southern Arizona alongside her husband.

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Dr. Viktoria and has been joyfully married to Pastor Ken for more than 21 years. Together they share a passion for ministry, missions, and serving the Kingdom of God. They are blessed with one daughter, Taylor, her fiancé Theo; two grandsons, Morden and Mason; great-nephew, Jabari; and twin great-nieces, Zareah and Zoey. Together, they remain devoted to seeing lives transformed through the love, truth, and power of Jesus Christ.