Elders

Our Shepherds

Marvin Dean
Marvin and his wife Ruth Ann have been married for over 47 years. Marvin grew up in Mobile and was a member of the Plateau Church of Christ. Marvin attended college at Auburn University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters degree. Marvin and Ruth Ann have two children and seven grandchildren.

Mark Erwin
Mark and his wife Silvia have attended Regency since 2010 and he has been serving as a shepherd since 2015. Mark grew up in the Central (Saraland) Church and attended Mobile Christian from 4th grade through high school graduation. Mark attended Faulkner University, UAB, Freed-Hardeman and the University of Alabama. After completing law school at the University of Alabama he was in private practice for about 15 years before moving into administration of the Mobile County Probate Court where he now serves as Chief Clerk. He also serves part-time as the municipal judge for the City of Saraland. Mark has been active through the last decade as a youth baseball coach and other civic organizations. He has served over ten years on the Board of Trustees for Mobile Christian. Silvia teaches elementary Spanish at MCS as well. Mark and Silvia have three children Emma (21), Sargent (18) and Barton (15).

Jimbo Jordan
J. Wilbert (Jimbo) Jordan, Jr, has served as an Elder at Regency Church of Christ since 2001. Born and raised in Mobile, he attended the University of Alabama. While at the University, he lived in apartments owned by the University Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa. Through the efforts of the College minister there and personal Bible study, he was baptized in 1972. Upon graduation with a BS degree in accounting, Jimbo returned to Mobile and went to work for Smith, Dukes and Buckalew, LLP, Certified Public Accountants. While attending Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, he met and married Marie Holcomb in 1979. He has taught Bible classes, worked with the college age group, and served as a Deacon prior to becoming an elder. Jimbo is a certified public accountant and is a partner with the firm of Smith, Dukes and Buckalew, LLP. Active in professional organizations, he is a Past President of the Mobile Chapter of the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants and a past board member of the University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic. He is a member of the Mobile Kiwanis Club where he served as President. Jimbo and Marie have two daughters, Angela and Cynthia. Angela, her husband Ben and their son Tucker live in Birmingham. Cynthia also lives in Birmingham and is a preschool teacher.

David Pahman

David was raised in Lawrence County in North Alabama. Since his dad was a preacher and his mother a teacher, he decided to major in education and minor in Bible at Faulkner University. While at Faulkner University, David traveled with Jack Zorn around the nation to help congregations start and build Lads to Leaders programs. After graduating Faulkner, David taught math and coached at GoshenHigh School near Troy, Alabama. After obtaining his masters degrees from Troy State University, he has worked in administration in Christian education since 1998. He currently serves as the Director of Operations at Mobile Christian School. While working in education, David has helped local congregations by filling in the pulpit and song leading since he was a senior in high school. His wife Sarah also works at Mobile Christian as the CFO. His oldest daughter Hannah is married to David Foster and resides near Lake City, FL. His youngest daughter Leah attends Mobile Christian and is active in the youth group.