Senior Pastor Darwin Dunten and his wife, Polly, are from the Fort Wayne, IN / Toledo, OH area. They have three children (One in Oklahoma, One in Florida and one living in Ohio) and five grandchildren. Together, they love to travel, and "Ms. Polly" has a passionate heart for sharing Jesus with the younger generation. Believing that church should be relevant, worshipful, and fun, Pastor Darwin focuses on giving everyone at Mt. Tabor regular opportunities to continually grow and strengthen their walk with Christ.
Pastor Darwin holds a Bachelor’s in Christian Counseling from Fort Wayne Bible College, a Master’s in Christian Ministries from Huntington University, and an MDiv. equivalent from Winebrenner Theological Seminary. His extensive leadership background includes serving on national denominational boards, acting as a local church/pastor cluster leader (superintendent), working as a hospital chaplain, and serving as the Hancock County, OH administrative chaplain for the Sheriff's Department.
Youth and Young Families Pastor Ben Neff and his wife, Michelle, have served the community for many years. Ben has been in youth ministry since 2000, including serving as part-time youth pastor from 2007–2013 and spending 7 years as the senior high week dean at Camp Otyokwah. He also served the community as a junior high math teacher for 13 years. Feeling a prompt from the Holy Spirit to use his spiritual gifts more fully in the church, he stepped away from his 18-year teaching career to enter full-time ministry in the summer of 2021. Ben also enjoys serving the community as a local real estate agent who loves being out with people and doing life together.
Michelle faithfully supports Ben’s ministry, serves on the church worship team, and keeps busy caring for their four wonderful children. Along with his extensive ministry experience, Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Secondary Education from the University of Findlay and a Master of Education in Technology from Bowling Green State University. He officially received his pastoral credentials within the Churches of God General Conference in July of 2021.
Director of Worship Abbie Gray is originally from Lebanon, Ohio. Bringing extensive music and performance experience to her role, Abbie radiates joy as she worships the Lord, continually striving to make every worship service inspirational and deeply Jesus-focused. She serves faithfully in ministry alongside her husband, Jim, who serves as a church elder.
Outside of her ministry at the church, Abbie works at Valco in Coldwater. In her free time, she loves traveling with Jim and their family, as well as enjoying long, peaceful walks along the streets of Mendon.
Church Secretary Cami Stoner grew up with three siblings and loves spending time with her eight nieces and nephews whenever she can. She also has a beloved dog named Benny, who keeps life fun and is never far from her side. Outside of her vital role at the church, Cami is a licensed nail technician in Ohio. Whether she is serving behind the church desk or at the nail table, she truly enjoys getting to know people, building meaningful relationships, and helping others feel their absolute best.
Cami counts her faith and the relationships God has placed in her life as some of her greatest blessings. She is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside such a wonderful church family. She deeply looks forward to getting to know you personally and being an active part of everything God is doing here at the church!