Bishop Nathaniel Townsley, Jr.
St. Mark Holy Church (Brooklyn, NY)
The Senior Pastor of St. Mark Holy Church in New York, in addition to his long and distinguished pastoral career, Bishop Townsley was a great musician and his fingers were often described as “magical” on the organ. A child musical prodigy, serving as the church organist and choir director at age 14, he has inspired and trained musicians, choirs and vocalists, some of whom went on to successful gospel and secular careers. Bishop Townsley’s 50 years of innovative music ministry includes his pioneering work in stage musicals that set the stage on fire with live orchestras and exuberant choreography accompanying an array of singers. Bishop Townsley passed away on April 5th at the age of 72.
