MEet our leadership teamS

PASTORS

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

A smiling white man with no hair on his head and wearing a dark blue shirt against a gray background. He serves as the Lead Pastor at Grace Capital City, a church in Washington, DC.

Chris Moerman

Lead Pastor

chris@gracecapitalcity.com

@chrismoerman

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holly avera

Executive Pastor

holly@gracecapitalcity.com

@hollyavera

A smiling Black man with a beard, wearing a brown jacket, white shirt, watch, and a ring, is standing against a plain light gray background. He serves as a Pastor at Grace Capital City, a church in Washington, DC.

olu akinwande

Associate Pastor

olu@gracecapitalcity.com

@oluandsho

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Hannah Banks

Associate Pastor

hannahbanks@gracecapitalcity.com

@hannahmarthacohenbanks

CORE TEAM

Alexia english

Children & Students Director

alexis@gracecapitalcity.com

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Faith Anderson

Ministries Director

faith@gracecapitalcity.com

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.

grant english

Chairperson

Stephanie Kumah

Treasurer

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Melanie Oeltjenbruns

daniel espinosa

2025-26 residents

Michael Joiner

Resident

michael@gfc.tv