
Elijah Wreh
Head Pastor
Dr. Elijah Wreh is a dedicated teaching pastor committed to the faithful exposition of Scripture through preaching and teaching. His passion is to share the whole counsel of God with the Body of Christ, equipping believers to understand and live out God’s Word with conviction and purpose.
He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching and Teaching from Liberty University Theological Seminary, reinforcing his commitment to sound biblical teaching and Christ-centered ministry.
Dr. Wreh and his wife, Gradieh, find great joy in their faith and family life, raising their children, Elisha, Naledi, and Ethan, in a home grounded in Christ’s love and biblical truth.
“Having canceled the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.” - Colossians 2:14 (NASB)
He holds a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching and Teaching from Liberty University Theological Seminary, reinforcing his commitment to sound biblical teaching and Christ-centered ministry.
Dr. Wreh and his wife, Gradieh, find great joy in their faith and family life, raising their children, Elisha, Naledi, and Ethan, in a home grounded in Christ’s love and biblical truth.
“Having canceled the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.” - Colossians 2:14 (NASB)

Gradieh Wreh
Worship Leader
Gradieh Wreh is the worship leader at the Anointed Church of Jesus Christ, where she combines contemporary and traditional gospel music to create a dynamic and vibrant worship experience. Her deep love for Christ is evident in her wholehearted service to Him.
She is married to Pastor Elijah Wreh, and they are blessed with three children, Elisha, Naledi, and Ethan.
She is married to Pastor Elijah Wreh, and they are blessed with three children, Elisha, Naledi, and Ethan.

Farai Mvere
Director of Christian Ministry
Farai Mvere is the Director of Christian Ministry. He was born in Zimbabwe and came to the US in 2003. He loves reading the word of God and has been reading it since seventh grade. He works as a Regulatory Compliance Engineer. Farai is a proud member of the Anointed Church of Jesus Christ.
He is married to Evette Mvere and they have three sons.
He is married to Evette Mvere and they have three sons.

Paula Shelton
Marriage Ministry
Paula Shelton is a devoted servant of God and a passionate advocate for strong and healthy marriages. She has been married for 31 years to a now retired Senior Chief and has two daughters and one granddaughter. She is dedicated to helping couples strengthen relationships and building a solid foundation rooted in faith, love, and commitment to GOD. Her faith, wisdom, and grace make her a respected beacon of hope for couples seeking to create balanced marriages by overcoming challenges and experiencing God's best in marriage.

Evette Mvere
Children's Ministry
Evette Mvere loves working with children, she has been teaching over 15 years in both public and private schools. She is very passionate about teaching God’s Word, God's character, and God’s love to children. She is very happy to be a member of the Anointed Church of Jesus Christ.
Evette is married to Farai Mvere and they have three wonderful young men.
Evette is married to Farai Mvere and they have three wonderful young men.

Position currently vacant
Director of Music Ministry
Please contact us if you would like to apply.

David Godshall
Media Ministry
Born in Mexico of Mennonite missionaries, and with an early fascination with computers, David has made a number of states his home - most recently in Ohio where he is excited to be a member of the Anointed Church of Jesus Christ and help with all the technology side of things.
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." - Philipians 4:19 (KJV)
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." - Philipians 4:19 (KJV)

Florence Straka
Bookkeeper & Treasurer
Florence Straka serves as the treasurer and a dedicated Anointed Church of Jesus Christ member. Her commitment extends beyond financial stewardship as she volunteers in various capacities, including church cleaning, managing supplies, and overseeing social media. Florence's heart for service is evident in her attentiveness to fellow church members' needs. Her deep love for Christ shines through her wholehearted volunteer work.
Florence is married to Stephen Straka.
Florence is married to Stephen Straka.

Amarah Davis
Finance & Accountant
Amarah Davis serves as the Financial Secretary at the Anointed Church of Jesus Christ. She began serving in this capacity in December of 2023 and looks forward to continuing to serve as a steward of the church's funds in the House of the Lord. Amarah is a proud graduate of University of Nebraska Kearney where she holds a Bachelors of Business Management Degree and Doane University where she holds a Masters of Human Resource Management. With her sales experience, management of multi-million dollar businesses, and being a successful business owner, Amarah is well versed in P&Ls, forecasting, budgeting, data analytics, and reporting.