Who Are We?

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)

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.

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.

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.

Amarah Williams 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.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” - Psalm 23:4 (NASB)

Sylania Oliver serves as an Administrator and assists with Children’s ministry. She has a love for God, serving, art, study and continuously drawing closer to God. As a member of Anointed Church of Jesus Christ she takes pleasure in using her experience in creative arts,  organization and customer service to support church operations, varies ministries and the congregation. She has Bachelor of Art and over 20 years experience as a Customer Service Representative.

“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.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)