LaDonna Taylor
Met at: Liberty, Texas (through Apostle Lee Cummings) Met date: September 2025 (first encounter at Encounter Church) Role(s): World-renowned Christian violinist, healing minister, worship leader, recording artist Last interaction: 2025-10-09 (phone call discussion about website, ministry, and collaborations)
Contact Information
- Website: [Will be provided]
- Social Media: Instagram @taylormademuzik
- Network: It's Supernatural Network (Sid Roth)
- Music Distribution: Currently transitioning to digital publishing company
Personal Background
- Age: Late 70s (will be 80 soon)
- Currently based in Houston, Texas
- Helping children with daughter-in-law's recovery from massive stroke
- Mother left her boxes of black and white photos and documents from 14-year revival in San Antonio (1930s-1940s)
- Has been doing grounding/earthing practice for nearly a year on neurologist's recommendation
- Disciplined eater: vegetables, fish, chicken, very little red meat, nothing processed
- Started grounding after daughter-in-law's neurologist (head of neurology at Houston Medical Center) said God told him to recommend it to stroke patients
- Had medical accident in 2012, underwent 9 surgeries in less than 90 days
- God told her to read 100 pages of the Bible daily one year before accident
- Read King James Bible 18 times in one year (18 = Hebrew letter meaning "life")
Professional Background
- Classical training: Played with San Jose and Knoxville Symphonies
- Featured soloist at Grand Old Gospel Hour and other major events
- Recording artist with 35+ CDs/recording projects
- First 35 recording projects produced by Mark (died at 55 with stroke, losing all masters)
- Worked with Benny Hinn since 1980s
- Close friend of Kenneth Copeland for nearly 50 years
- Regular performer with Sid Roth for 12-13 years
- Currently transitioning entire catalog to digital distribution platforms
- Performs at conferences, often playing 4-6 hours per day during intensive ministry events
Ministry Philosophy & Teaching
- Core calling: "My main assignment on this earth is to play my violin and for people to be healed and for me to teach them how to do that"
- Healing theology: "I was healed 2000 years ago when Jesus said 'It is finished'"
- Reservoir concept: Believers must fill themselves with the Word like a water reservoir for daily needs
- Truth vs Facts: "The truth really does override the facts because the truth is that word of God that's alive"
- Music ministry: "I don't know how Jesus gets in the notes... but I just know that if I can get my notes out there"
- Describes herself as "a terror to the devil"
- Believes in touching violins to tumors, blind eyes for healing
- Has commanded tornadoes to turn around
Notable Ministry Relationships
- Sid Roth: 12-13 year relationship, 4 major interviews, 14 shows on Roku
- Kenneth Copeland: Nearly 50 years, personally helped with $16,100 for daughter-in-law's rehab
- Benny Hinn: Started working with him in 1980s, Pastor Jim (Georgetown) is his music director
- Billie Brim: Close friend for almost 50 years, deeply connected to Israel
- Hilton Sutton: Spiritual father who married Kenneth and Gloria Copeland
- Matteo Calisi: Vatican connection, music professor, 40 years with Vatican, Community of Jesus leader
Current Projects & Interests
- Digital distribution of entire music catalog (expected completion by end of 2025)
- Annual Branson conference (30th anniversary in 2025, never missed one)
- Playing at Georgetown church when Pastor Jim travels with Benny Hinn
- Seeking backup for website management (current webmaster Brian, age ~65)
- Website taken over during COVID after original webmaster Mark died
- Interested in potentially collaborating on book/documentation project
Health Journey & Testimony
- Medical accident in 2012 requiring 9 surgeries in less than 90 days
- Should have died in first and second surgeries according to doctors
- Survived due to "reservoir" of Word from reading 100 pages daily
- Currently in healing process from recent health challenge
- Refuses to focus on body: "2000 years ago, Jesus said it's finished"
- Recent hospital visit but continuing ministry travel (9-hour drive to Branson)
Ministry Schedule & Commitments
- Branson conference: 10-day trip, playing 4-6 hours daily
- One hour practice before each service
- One hour playing while people enter
- One hour praise and worship
- Same schedule for evening service
- Georgetown church coverage when Pastor Jim travels
- Maintains rigorous travel schedule despite age and health challenges
Kenneth Copeland Story
Daughter-in-law's stroke crisis:
- Half million dollar medical event, no insurance
- Needed $16,100 upfront for rehab facility
- Kenneth called unexpectedly: "What can I do to help you?"
- Money arrived in 5 hours
- Personal assistant continues checking on family
- Pattern of generosity: "He has never turned anybody away that I know of"
Spiritual Practices & Beliefs
- Daily grounding/earthing at daylight for 20-30 minutes
- Disciplined Bible reading (previously 100 pages daily)
- Uses Quick Scan Bible with speed reading plan (40% bolded text)
- Believes in choosing when to leave earth if assignment complete
- Theory: Some people see Jesus and choose to stay with Him
- Emphasizes spiritual understanding over physical symptoms
Teaching on Healing
- Healing is multidimensional, not just laying on of hands
- Requires Word reservoir for receiving and keeping healing
- Body is not the measuring stick - God's Word is
- Symptoms may return but truth overrides facts
- Many lose healing because they use body as measuring stick
- Anointing facilitates manifestation but work was done 2000 years ago
Connection with Gary
- Met at Encounter Church in Liberty through Apostle Lee
- Witnessed Gary's eye healing testimony
- Offered to connect Gary with Sid Roth ("I can totally arrange that")
- Willing to facilitate meeting with Matteo Calisi at Vatican
- Shared website management concerns and backup needs
- Interested in potential book/documentation collaboration
- Plans to include Gary in prayer and intercession
- Meeting at Georgetown church on upcoming Sunday
Notable Quotes
- "I'm a terror to the devil, all right? He knows that"
- "The measuring stick is the truth of the word of God that by his stripes, I'm healed"
- "I don't know how Jesus gets in the notes... but I just know that if I can get my notes out there"
- "Some people love him so much, they can't resist him. And so they just go"
- "I'm not paying any attention to my body... I'm going on, praise God"
Future Plans
- Complete digital distribution of music catalog
- Continue ministry as long as physically able
- Potentially collaborate on life documentation/book project
- Maintain connection with Gary for website backup support
- Possible road trip with Gary to share life story during travel
Resources & Materials
- 4 interviews with Sid Roth on It's Supernatural
- 14 shows produced in Sid's studios on Roku
- Boxes of photos from 1930s-1940s San Antonio revival
- Book left at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in San Antonio
- Extensive catalog of healing ministry recordings
- Website with store and ministry information
Transcripts
| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-09-gary-sheng-ladonna-taylor-healing-ministry-collaboration | 2025-10-09 | Healing Ministry & Collaboration discussion covering Kenneth Copeland testimonies, healing theology, and technical support |