EPC

STAFF

David is a native of Greenville and a 1981 graduate of Presbyterian College. He spent a year teaching English in Zaire before going to Princeton Seminary. David has completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at Columbia Seminary in 2004. He is blessed with 2 children, Sam, a 9th grader at Mauldin High, and Emily, a 7th grader at Mauldin Middle, and 2 dogs, Lucy and Sophie. David loves to play tennis and basketball, as well as read, hike, and hang out with family.

Tandy Taylor, Co-Pastor

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Tandy graduated from Davidson College. She and David met as students at Princeton Seminary in New Jersey. Together they have served churches in downtown Atlanta and rural Virginia before moving here to start Eastminster. Tandy enjoys reading, hiking with her family, traveling, volunteering at Roper Mountain Living History Farm with Emily, and lots of other "fun stuff" with her family.

Jann Howell, Music Director

Jann has an M.M. in music and is a strings teacher in the Greenville County public school system. She has been a music director in various churches for 35 years. She has 6 dogs and loves hiking and kayaking. She is pictured here with Ashleigh, a retired greyhound. Ashleigh was a Christmas gift to her from the choir.

Stephanie Norton, Children's Ministry

Stephanie is a native of Fountain Inn, SC. She is a graduate of Furman University and holds a degree in Christian Education from Erskine Seminary. She and her husband Brian have 3 children. Stephanie loves whitewater rafting, hiking, camping and reading.

Neely

Neely Stansell-Simpson,Youth Director

Neely is a 2003 graduate of Presbyterian College. She has a B.A. in Christian Education and Philosophy. Neely and her husband Dave share their home with their dogs, Jenny and Bennett, their cat Citrus, and their two aquatic turtles Petey and Darwin. Neely enjoys reading,
arts and crafts, dancing, movies, the outdoors, dogs, bubble baths,
pie, Chinese food, being in Montreat, and naps.

Sherry Hirt, Administrative Assistant

Sherry calls herself a Southern Yankee, hailing from the northwestern Ohio flat lands she has lived in the south longer that she lived in the north. After relocating nine times in 34 years and having a valid drivers license in 1/8th of the United States she and husband Tom agree that home is where you hang your hat and your heart. Sherry says to keep her heart light yet full she keeps it filled with music. As a member of Sweet Adeline’s International for the past 20 years she can be seen every Tuesday evening traveling to Charlotte, NC to rehearse with the Queen Charlotte Chorus. She also shares her love of music with her church singing in the Praise Band and the Sanctuary choir. By far my greatest accomplishment is our two daughters. In her free time she and Tom enjoy bicycling, cooking, gardening and romping with their sheltie Baxter or just finding quiet time with lap buddies Cricket and Cleo.

Session Members:

Class of 2008

Class of 2009

Jerry Calloway

Greg Marler

Armin Meyer

Liz Nunnally

Elaine Wiegert

Class of 2010

Fred Baus

Susan Carlson

Melinda Finney

Beverly George

Mark Sucher