All Members are Ministers for Christ
Tim and Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey, Co-Pastors
Pastors Audrey and Tim Hollenberg-Duffey call what they do “harmonized ministry,” an image that represents the ways in which they compliment one another and support a congregation. Pastors Audrey and Tim began their ministry in Oakton in August 2019. At the Oakton Church of the Brethren they enjoy preaching ministry, missional church formation, and scripture study. They have a daughter, Anita, who was born on Christmas Day, 2018.
Pastors Audrey and Tim grew up together in the Westminster Church of the Brethren (MD). They first met and became friends in the church nursery, later feeling drawn together as a couple, leading to their marriage in 2011. They are both graduates of Bridgewater College (2011) and Bethany Theological Seminary (2014). During their time at seminary they felt a call to do co-ministry, and took their first pastorate in Hagerstown, MD.
John Shafer, Director of Music
John Shafer‘s passion for inspirational music, his ability to find just the right song to accentuate the message, and his willingness to incorporate styles and musicians of different genres enhance the worship experience at Oakton.
John attended the Chippewa Church of the Brethren in Northern Ohio where he participated in the music program from an early age. After graduating from the College of Wooster with a degree in Piano Performance, John studied Voice at Kent State University before moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he played piano at the Pittsburgh Church of the Brethren.
In 1990 he relocated to Northern Virginia and began playing piano and organ at the Oakton Church of the Brethren, becoming Director of Music in 1992. John also works at The George Washington University in medical education management and teaches private piano and voice lessons.
Debbie Seidel, Director of Family Ministry
Debbie’s love for children of all ages and enthusiasm for empowering people is matched only by her creative way of exploring new ways to engage people.
In her role as Director of Family Ministry, Debbie coordinates Oakton Partners In Learning, our outreach initiative to provide free quality tutoring to students in need in the Oakton area. In conjunction with the Christian Education Committee, Debbie also plans, teaches, and coordinates with other teachers for Children’s Church, and currently provides Distance Ministry opportunities for families during the Covid quarantine.
Debbie attended the Daleville Church of the Brethren and the Good Shepherd Church of the Brethren and participated in District Youth events and Disaster Relief Childcare as a youth and young adult. After receiving a B.S. in Business Management from Virginia Polytechnic and State University, she worked for a small healthcare communications company in New Jersey. While living in New Jersey, she returned to school at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education to receive a Masters of Education in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Debbie is a 21 year veteran of Fairfax Count Public schools, most recently as a school librarian. She served 14 years in elementary education as a teacher. She returned to school to earn her endorsement in Library Science for Schools from Radford University and continues to work for Fairfax County Public Schools as a school Librarian. Debbie has been in ministry with us since 2006.
Natalie Jaquith, Office Manager
As our Office Manager, Natalie provides administrative support to the Pastors and other church staff and leaders; produces a weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, and weekly electronic communications. Natalie also helps maintain the church website, social media pages, member database and other records and serves as a liaison to vendors.
Throughout her career, Natalie has worked worked as a church program director, office manager, art teacher, preschool teacher and Government contractor. Natalie has a Certificate in Data Processing, a Certificate in Digital Graphics Suite, and has studied to be a Sign Language interpreter at Catonsville Community College. In her spare time you will find Natalie practicing digital art and painting.
Contact our office at 703 281 4411
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