Dan Zollinhofer - Senior Pastor

Pastor Dan and his wife, Sue, came to Talbot Bible Church in 1988 as newlyweds. They were both recent graduates from Salisbury University and moved to Easton for employment. Sue became a first grade teacher for Talbot County Schools and Pastor Dan became a draftsman and photographer for a local aerial surveying firm. Both were actively involved in the ministries of TBC. Following his call to the ministry, Pastor Dan returned to school and completed programs at Capital Bible Seminary and Luther Rice Seminary. He became the Assistant Pastor of Youth/Christian Education in 1991 and served in this capacity until January 2001 when he became the Senior Pastor. Pastor Dan and Sue have one son and two daughters and live in Easton.

Year Joined TBC: 1988

Favorite Author/Book: Philip Yancey—What's So Amazing About Grace

High School Or College: Lumberton High School, Lumberton MS/Salisbury University (GO GULLS!!!)/Capital Bible/Luther Rice

Favorite Activity (Hobby): Basketball (playing and watching)

Favorite Dinner: T-bone steak, mashed potatoes, salad, and chocolate silk pie—YUM!!

Dream Dinner Guest: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Favorite Movie: James Caviezel in "The Count of Monte Cristo"

Favorite Verse: Micah 6:8

Greatest Excitement Of Your Life: Receiving gifts from God: Salvation, my wonderful wife, my precious son and daughters

Life Goal: Fulfill Acts 20:24

Something Surprising About You: I don't drink coffee

Sandy Blades - Secretary

Sandy started working at the church as a church secretary in January of 2007. She, at that time, started attending TBC once a month to be able to meet everyone here. When her home church went through leadership changes in the summer of 2007, she saw that as an open door to serve the Kingdom better here at TBC and so became a member. Sandy also volunteers with Nursery, Children's Church, Faithweaver Friends, VBS and Ladies ministries at TBC and the local Celebrate Recovery group.

Year Joined TBC: 2007

Favorite Author/Book: Many favorites, both fiction and non-fiction; Rick Warren's "Purpose Driven Life" is what came to mind in completing this survey

High School Or College: Undergrad: Western Maryland College (math major, education minor); grad: Univeristy of Baltimore (MBA) and Salisbury University (math)

Favorite Activity (Hobby): Volunteering, reading, sudoku, camping

Favorite Dinner: Roast Beef with mashed potatoes with gravy and corn

Dream Dinner Guest: Our kids, their significant others and our grand-daughter

Favorite Movie: Many favorites, but especially liked "As Good As It Gets" with Jack Nicholson

Favorite Verse: Matthew 7:7

Greatest Excitement Of Your Life: Helping and teaching others!

Life Goal: To bear fruit and glorify God

Somthing Surprising About You: I used to be a computer application's developer / project manager

Lauren Taylor - Nursery Coordinator

Lauren met her future husband, Eli Taylor, when she came to Talbot Bible Church in January of 2000. She had recently become a Christian and was invited to attend TBC by a fellow co-worker and dear friend, Sherry Gruner. She immediately became involved with the youth group where Eli was also volunteering. The couple courted and was married June 9, 2001. Then they welcomed their first daughter in March 2002. Lauren, now a stay at home mother, continued to work with the youth until the summer of 2003. They welcomed a son in March 2004. In December 2005 Lauren became the Nursery Coordinator. Then in 2006 Lauren became a Deaconess. Lauren started homeschooling her daughter in September 2007. Then in June 2008 the couple had their third child, another baby girl! Lauren continues to serve in other areas of the church from vacation bible school to faithweavers.

Year Joined TBC: 2000

Favorite Author/Book: Jane Austen “Pride & Prejudice”

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Favorite Activity (Hobby): Football! I love playing and I really love watching the Steelers!

Favorite Dinner: A night out with my husband!

Dream Dinner Guest: Jerome “The Bus” Bettis

Favorite Movie: Pride & Prejudice (The 2005 Version)

Favorite Verse: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Greatest Excitement Of Your Life: I have the best husband and three amazing kids. I’m truly blessed!

Life Goal: To live from the inside out!

Something Surprising About You: I collect dirt from all around the world!

Matt Mariner - Director of Youth Ministries

Matt Mariner came to TBC in February 2010 as our new Director of Youth Ministries.  Growing up in Salisbury and beginning his relationship with Christ through his Youth Pastor while dining at the local Taco Bell and then being mentored by him has caused Matt to consider how he might be able to do that for another.  Matt has his Business Degree from Longwoods University.  While at Longwoods he grew in his walk with Christ through the ministry of Intervarsity.  He came to TBC from being employed at the Discovery School near Farmville, Virginia.  Matt is the oldest of three, being the big brother of two sisters, Emily and Hillary.

Year Joined TBC: 2010

Favorite Author/Book: The Bible

High School Or College: Longwood University

Favorite Activity (Hobby): music, surfing, anything outside, sports

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Favorite Movie: Into the Wild, Up, Once

Favorite Verse: Philippians 4.13

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Gary Price - Director of Administration

Gary and Barb started attending TBC in June of 1987. Initially Gary became involved with youth ministries and later served on the Deacon/Elder Board. Barb works with the missions program and is a member of the choir. Our two daughters participated in junior/senior youth programs and several mission trips throughout their high school years. Jennifer is now a missionary with Operation Mobilization in France where she organizes and helps direct evangelistic outreaches. Laurinda is married to Raymond Tapper IV; they live in South Dakota. Our whole family has been blessed with opportunities for serving and growing in Christ through the ministries offered at Talbot Bible Church.

Year Joined TBC: 1987

Favorite Author/Book: Tom Clancey

High School Or College: Nyack College, BA and Salisbury University, M.ED

Favorite Activity (Hobby): Exercising (YMCA) and Kayaking

Favorite Dinner: An evening with Barb at Texas Roadhouse or Outback

Dream Dinner Guest: Bill O'Reilly

Favorite Movie: Star Trek (Next Generation)

Favorite Verse: Romans 8:37-39

Greatest Excitement Of Your Life: Being a husband and father

Life Goal: To finish strong in the Lord

Something Surprising About You: I enjoy tea too!