Our Team
rev. Dr. Kyle Durbin
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Kyle Durbin was born and raised in Davidsonville, MD. He is married to his beautiful wife, Joanna, and together, they are raising two amazing children, Harrison and Penelope, along with their dog, Loki. Pastor Kyle earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from the University of Maryland, College Park. He then received his Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary, where he also earned his Doctor of Ministry in art and theology. Pastor Kyle grew up attending Davidsonville UMC, where he was an active participant in Sunday School and UMYF. He was later hired as the Assistant Pastor, serving as the youth director, praise band leader, CCDC chaplain, and director and founder of Cornerstone Theatre Company. During this time, Joanna was serving and served as director of Crossroads Child Development Center for almost ten years. Pastor Kyle then served as Senior Pastor of Centenary UMC in Shady Side, MD for two years, before being appointed to Frostburg UMC for the next eight years. Currently, Pastor Kyle serves as the Director of Worship for Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, where he also serves as the Chair of Worship for the Board of Ordained Ministry. He has founded three successful theatre companies, written, directed, and acted in countless plays and musicals throughout the region, and his former pop-punk bands recorded and toured throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia, where they were featured on multiple radio stations. He enjoys reading comics, watching professional wrestling, playing guitar, and writing songs, plays and poetry, along with mongolian food and a strong cup of coffee. Next to God, his family means everything to him. Pastor Kyle's favorite Bible verse is Micah 6:8, "[God]] has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?" Pastor Kyle believes God openly loves, welcomes, and embraces all people - and that includes you!
Arielle Hall
Digital Communications Specialist
Arielle Hall was born and raised in Harwood, Maryland with her Mom Lynda, Dad Ed, and two brothers Dane and Noah.
Arielle has attended DUMC all her life and grew up in the DUMC family. She served as Youth Group President, participated in Sunday school, youth group, Cornerstone theater, mission trips, festivals, Praise Band and more.
She recently graduated from the University of Maryland, Global Campus with her Masters in Marketing Management. She also received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Maryland, College Park majoring in Communications and minoring in Leadership Studies.
In addition to DUMC, Arielle works as the Marketing Associate for Smart Solutions. She also interned with various organizations including KeyW, TerpsVote, The Terp Hub and Davidsonville United Methodist Church.
Outside of school and church, she is a dog mom to her English bulldog, Hercules, and loves going on nature walks, reading books or watching movies and drinking lots of coffee.
digital@dumc.net
MEI COBB
Worship/Music Director
Mei Cobb started as Music Director in January 2024. She has been a long-time member of Davidsonville United Methodist Church along with her husband and children.
She serves on a variety of boards and is an accompanist for local schools, students, and music programs. She sings with Live Arts Maryland in the Annapolis Chorale, the Annapolis Chamber Chorus, and Cantori.
Mei has been a substitute pianist/organist at a variety of churches as she and her family moved across the country including in Wisconsin, Florida, California, and now Maryland. She performed with the big band “In The Mood,” playing piano and singing for many years. A band started by her older brother and in which all of her brothers and her father played. She has performed in numerous plays and musicals and has served as the music director and accompanist for many productions as well. She studied piano at the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music and sang in choral groups at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Mei is excited to partner with all of our members and the community to grow the music program at Davidsonville United Methodist Church.
tiffany frazier akinbulumo
Coordinator of Children/Youth Ministries
After graduating from South River HS in Edgewater, Tiffany received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Howard University. She has many years of experience in building youth centered, educational, and non-profit programs and events. Tiffany has always enjoyed fostering a love of learning and empowering others. When not planning programs, Tiffany spends time with her family and enjoys planning or going to fun activities with her husband and two children. She also loves hiking, crafting, and reading.
Casey Duley
Office Administrator
Casey was raised in faith at Bowie UMC. She has a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Studies, and is currently studying Art Therapy at Notre Dame of Maryland University. She is currently dedicated to using her skills and gifts to serve our church as our Office Administrator. Casey loves Disney and animals, especially her dog Kenai.
dumcoffice@dumc.net
dumccalendar@gmail.com
MARILYN LINDSKOLD
Director of CrossRoads
Marilyn holds her Bachelors Degree, which she earned in the Philippines! Marilyn has been teaching our Pre Kindergarten Class for more than 6 years before she became the new director of CrossRoads. She also holds both her 90 hour Early Childhood Education Certificate and her 45 hour School Age Certificate! She loves working with children of all ages and prior to working at CrossRoads, she was both an Assistant Director and Director for another center! Marilyn has two children of her own and both are CrossRoads graduate! Marilyn loves to play the guitar with her daughter who plays violin. She also enjoys photography, crafts related to nautical theme and art.
PATRICIA SELLMAN
Assistant Director of CrossRoads
Ms. Patricia has been married for 20 years and has 2 children and 2 granddaughters. She is a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and has been a member for over 30 years. She enjoys singing with the church choir and working with the youth. Ms. Patricia’s hobbies include: reading, serving in the community and most importantly, spending time with her family!