MEet our leadership teamS

PASTORS

Meet the teams that steward the heart and lead the operations for Grace Capital City.

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Chris Moerman

Lead Pastor

chris@gfc.tv

@chrismoerman

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holly avera

Associate Pastor

  • STAFF development

  • OPERATIONS & HR

  • MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

  • finances

  • facilities

holly@gracecapitalcity.com

@hollyavera

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olu akinwande

Associate Pastor

  • Prayer

  • House Churches

  • Equip Groups

  • Discipleship

  • Baptisms

  • residency

olumide@gfc.tv

@oluandsho

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Hannah Banks

Associate Pastor

  • NEWCOMERS

  • JUSTICE

  • MISSIONS

  • DANCE

  • PRODUCTION

  • tree of Life project

hannahbanks@gfc.tv

@hannahmarthacohenbanks

CORE TEAM

DAVID VIRGO

Worship Director

david@gfc.tv
@_davidvirgo_

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Alexia english

Children’s Director

alexisenglish@gmail.com

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Faith Anderson

College Director

faith@gfc.tv
@faitha_315

Leadership council

Our Leadership Council is comprised of elected volunteer members of our church. They provide leadership, oversight and accountability specifically in areas of governance and finances. They also act as an important bridge of connection and communication for all attendees of Grace Capital City.

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grant english

Chairperson

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Stephanie Kumah

Treasurer

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Melanie Oeltjenbruns

daniel espinosa

2025-26 residents

Michael Joiner

Resident

michael@gfc.tv