Marshall was an assistant pastor to his late father (evangelist extraordinaire), mentor and Bible teacher, Dr. Marshall Taylor Sr. from 1999 to 2001 at Word of Grace Church, Detroit, MI. for 3 years. He later founded, and became pastor of Grace and Peace Ministries, Sylvania, Ohio for 12 years before resigning, relocating to Columbus, Ohio and passing the baton to a new pastor to carry on. His former church is now known as Sylvania Alliance Church.