Dr. Dan Maxton, Lead Pastor

More often than not you’ll catch our Lead Pastor pulling into the church parking lot on his Buel motorcycle (500 cc).  You may also spot Dan jogging around his neighborhood either for fun or training for a Marathon.  He’s an avid reader, loves to travel and enjoys playing the card game Rook.

He and Sharon have been married for 30 years and are proud of their three adult children: Jon (25), Eric (23) and Jackie (21).  Dan’s passion is to lead people into a life-changing relationship with God so that they become whole-hearted followers of Christ.  Prior to moving to Southern California, Dan pastored two churches in the Midwest for 17 years before joining TeAMerica and Great Lakes Church Planting. Having traveled to Ukraine seven times, he’s loves mentoring leaders here and abroad to multiply and mobilize churches. 

Tim Nellis, Student Ministries Pastor

Ever since Tim was a kid, he loved the beach, the sand, salty water, waves, everything about it.  He is a fan of almost anything that takes place outdoors.  From fishing, to football, to golf, he loves it all.  When he’s not outdoors, he is at home hanging out with his wife Natalie trying out some new recipe in the kitchen.  As an avid cook, Tim believes that eating good food with friends is one of the best things that life has to offer.

Tim has been at RBBC since 2004 as the director of Student Ministries.  He loves what he does and believes that true fellowship with God and community with others starts in the Jr. high and high school years of life.  Tim came to know and love God during this time in his life, and loves to help others do the same.

Jan Snyder,  Children's Ministry Director
Jan and Cliff Snyder have been married since 1984.  Together they have been blessed with three sons:  Steve, Eric, and David. The Snyder's live in Poway and have been attending RBBC since 2003. Jan has developed curriculum and worked with children of all ages from her high school days up to the present. Her hobbies include running, gardening, shopping, and having a good laugh with friends.

Nancy Merkes, Director of Daycare Center

Nancy has been blessed with a 44 year marriage and wonderful children and grandchildren.  It has been a great joy for Nancy to have most of their family close by.

For the last 28 years Nancy has devoted her life to the RBBC Preschool where her goal has been to provide a safe and loving environment for children to learn. Nancy says “These children are God’s most precious gift to their parents and I strive to see that they are treated with the love of Jesus."

When not at the preschool you can usually find Nancy shopping, at a yard sale, craft show, antiquing, or on a jaunt to the mall.  Nancy also enjoys High Tea with friends and co-workers or an evening at the theatre.

Bill Griffin, Facilities Manager

Some people have pets that live with them. Bill Griffin, however, is very happy to live in a zoo with his two dogs, cat, bunny, fish and “the girls.”   At any given time, you may find Bill with a paint brush, hammer, wrench or leash in either hand. 

For fun, Bill loves to take Cooper down to Lake Hodges to fetch sticks out of the water. He also likes to restore vintage cars and is currently working on a 1941 Dodge with his Dad. Professionally, Bill has run his own painting business for a couple of decades. He is a natural at building, fixing and restoring homes, facilities and cars, and feels right at home as the RBBC Facilities Manager. Jill and Bill has been married for 18 years and they have three daughters, Kathleen (24), Julia (21), and Darlene (12).

Karen Maples, Bookkeeper/Office Lead

When she’s not out playing hide and seek or Boogie Boarding at the beach with her kids, you can find Karen on the racquet ball courts. Karen is our bookkeeper and office lead. She has worked in the church office since May 2004. Karen is a native of San Diego and has a bachelor’s in accounting from SDSU. She has been married for twelve years and has two children, Robbie (10) and Christine (7).

Debbie Anderberg, Administrative Assistant/Pastor Support

Scrapbooking, singing, reading, and journaling; these are only a few of the things that you will find Debbie doing.  Although she is very involved in the life on the church, she finds herself spending her time with God in her garden.  When her husband Tom and her three boys (Paul, John, and David) are all together a good game of Bible Outburst is in order.  Spending time with her and her family at a Bible study or for lunch is always warm, comforting and entertaining.  Debbie really is a host with the most.