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Taylor Park Church of the Nazarene had a humble beginning.  A small group of believers began worshipping together in a small, abandoned grocery store on South Elm Street in 1959.

Within a few months, the church purchased two lots at the corner of McCormick and Willowwood --- an area on the underdeveloped, southern edge of the city.  In 1967, Reverend Bruce Chamberlain began a term of pastoral service that would span thirty-four years and see the church grow and become firmly established.  

In 1967, the church purchased two adjoining lots and erected a two-story education building with paved parking.

In 1980, the church enlarged and remodeled the sanctuary to accommodate the growing congregation.

In 2010, Taylor Park traded properties with the City of Denton Fraternity of Police--which was located directly across  the street from each other. Under the leadership of the Rev. Mark Ramsey, the current church building was constructed. The church board elected to change the church name to WiLLOWWOOD Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Ramsey had a seventeen year vibrant ministry at Taylor Park/WiLLOWWOOD Church until he felt called to leave.

We now sit under the leadership of Pastor Ken Tesch.  We believe God is making WiLLOWWOOD Church  into a lighthouse that shows God's love to our community and our world.  We are excited about the future God is creating as we continue to grow together.