Co-Pastor LaShanda Talbert

 

Co-Pastor LaShanda Talbert, also known as Co-Pastor Shanda, is a native of Washington, D.C.

and a dedicated woman of faith, family, and ministry. She serves alongside her husband, Bishop

Marc D. Talbert, at The Life Church in Temple Hills, Maryland. Additionally, she has the privilege

of serving as the International First Lady of the Mount Calvary Holy Church of America Inc.,

which is represented across 17 states and 12 countries.

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Co-Pastor Shanda received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and biblical

studies from Lancaster Bible College and a Master of Divinity degree in Theology from the Samuel

DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

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Co-Pastor Shanda is passionate about ministering to young women who are broken, hurting, and

struggling with self-esteem issues. She strives to help them find comfort, healing, and deliverance

by recognizing their self-worth, value, and purpose in life. Known for her counseling and

mentorship, she is a sought-after advisor to many young women.

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In addition to her ministry work, Co-Pastor Shanda is active in the marketplace as the owner of

FIT4LYFE Studio, LLC, in Fort Washington, Maryland. She motivates her clients to "Live Your

Fitness Every Day," believing in the importance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle—spiritually,

mentally, and physically.

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She and Bishop Talbert have four children: Marc Jr. (deceased), Ragan, Mikalah, Joshua and one

bonus daughter, Ariel. Co-Pastor Shanda lives by the scripture in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the

LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge

Him, and He shall direct your paths.