Joe BRYAN who has been an Elder since 2000, is originally from Oklahoma. A physician, Joe met his wife Teresa at Oklahoma Christian University and they have two grown children. His areas of ministry are Missions and Teaching.

Sam O'Hanian has been an Elder since 1996. He is originally from Evansville, Indiana. He and his wife Shirley, who met in Hunstville, Alabama while Sam was working for NASA, have been married over 40 years. They have two children and three grandchildren. Sam oversees the Member Support and Outreach ministries.

Bob PIGG has been an Elder since 1959. Originally from Elbridge Tennessee, he and his wife Jewel met in the 7th grade. They have two children. Bob is retired from the U.S. Navy and is President of the Asbestos Information Association of North America.  He is responsible for Worship.        

Roberto ALVAREZ, is originally from Guatemala City, Guatemala. A deacon since 1984, Roberto works with the Church supporting the Spanish Ministry in the Metropolitan area, focusing on the growth of the Iglesia de Cristo in Falls Church. He and his wife Blanca have been married for 32 years and met at a dinner hosted by her aunt. Roberto is an HVAC facility supervisor. He has a daughter and a stepson.

Jose AREVALO comes to us by way of El Salvador.   He is a Finance Manager/Controller and has been a deacon since 2005.   Jose met his wife Jackie at the Annandale Christian Community for Action and they have been married 11 years.   They have three children.   Jose works as a Finance Manager and his ministry areas are Missions.

Matt BENNSKY is a local guy, having grown up right here in Falls Church.   He met his wife Dana at the College of William & Mary and they have two daughters.   Matt has been a deacon since 1999 and his ministry area is Youth. He and his wife teach Sunday School, 3rd through 5th grade. Matt works in Video Network Strategy.

Ben BOHANNON was born in Rockwood , TN , but has lived here since the age of 9. He has a B.S. from David Lipscomb University and an M.S. from George Mason University. A CPA, he works for the U.S. Treasury Department, the Bureau of Financial Management. He and his wife, Billie, met at the Arlington Church of Christ, and they have two sons. He enjoys teaching and has accepted responsibility for the Children’s Education Ministry and also works with the Budget.

Wayne DORAN has been a deacon since 1999.   He is originally from Dresden, Tennessee and met his wife Jean when they were freshmen at Freed-Hardemen University. They have two children.   Wayne, who is responsible for the Member Support Ministry, currently works as a financial systems analyst for Northrop Grumman TASC.   He is retired from the U.S. Air Force.

Del GRISSOM was born in Tokyo, Japan, but grew up in McMinnville, TN, after his father retired from the Air Force. Del has a B.A. from the University of Tennessee; a J.D. from the U.T. College of Law; and an M.A. in National Security Strategy from the National War College in Washington, DC. He and his wife, Ellen, who met at the Church of Christ student center at U.T., have a daughter and a son. Del is an Air Force Colonel, and serves is an attorney for the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps and for the Secretary of the Air Force. Del is responsible for the Benevolence Ministry.

Oliver McDANIEL, an Assistant United States Attorney, is originally from Washington, D.C.  Oliver has a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and a J.D. from George Washington University. He and his wife Janice met at the GW National Law Center and have a daughter and a son. Oliver has been a deacon since 2002, and he is responsible for Member Support and our Greeters.

Kevin RACHEL is originally from East Texas. He and his wife, Denise, met at David Lipscomb University, and they have two daughters. He has a B.A. from Lipscomb and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.  He is Manager, Collective Bargaining and Arbitration for the U.S. Postal Service.  He has been a deacon since 1988 and his ministry is Education.

Dick SMITH is from Plainfield, IL. He and his wife Mildred have been married over 50 years and met when they both worked for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dick is a Registered Investment Advisor and has served as a trustee for the former Northeastern Christian College.  He has been a deacon since 1965 and serves in the Finance Ministry. He and Mildred have one son.

Kevin THIE has been a deacon since 2002. He grew up in this area, and he and his wife, Janet, met at Northeastern Christian College. They have been married 24 years, and have a son and a daughter. Kevin's area of responsibility is Grounds, and he is an active board member for Camp WaMaVa. Kevin works for the Life Insurance Association for the Army and Air Force.

Habtu ZEMECH has traveled the farthest to be with us. He is from Ethiopia and met his wife Meaza at a relief and development center in Ethiopia. They have been married 13 years and have one daughter and one son. Habtu's ministry area is Missions. He works as an assistant project manager for a government contractor at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.