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Rev. Nick Braunschneider
Rector (Lead Pastor)

Nick came to Church of the Apostles in December in 2019. As Rector, Nick is the lead pastor and priest in charge of our church, guiding our congregation through his preaching, teaching, and spiritual oversight.

Nick was born in the North, and raised in the South. He has served in pastoral ministry for over 20 years — in large churches and small ones, both traditional and modern — and in a variety of roles. He has experience in several denominations, as well as working with the Christian para-church organization Young Life.

Nick holds degrees from Barry University (B.S. in Psychology), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A. in Biblical Counseling; M.Div. in North American Church Planting), and a Graduate Certificate in Anglican Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 

In 2002, Nick married his high school sweetheart, Kimberly. They are blessed with six precious children, and are active in the Fairfax homeschool community.

Pastoral Emergencies

If you need medical attention or are in danger of immediate harm, call 911. If you are experiencing a pastoral emergency and need to speak with one of our pastors, please call (703) 591-1974 or email pastoroncall@churchoftheapostles.org to reach someone on our pastoral team.

John Kirby
Senior Warden

Andrew Blount
Junior Warden

Larry Bamford
Registrar

Lib Gillam
Vestry Member

Valerie Smith
Vestry Member

Philip Chakram
Vestry Member

Joshua Otten
Vestry Member

Charlie Baldwin
Vestry Member

Faith McDonnell
Vestry Member

Zaki Rhett
Music Ministry Director

Zaki Rhett has been a member of Church of the Apostles since 1996, and had her first job as a main worship leader for the church plant at George Mason University called Apostles at Mason.  She is currently in charge of picking songs and leading the musical portion of worship at services held at church, and coordinating the schedule for the talented volunteers in the band. In her free time she loves to run, bake, and write songs.

 
 

Melissa Ciavarella
Connections and Family Ministry Director

Melissa has 26 years of church ministry experience working with children, teens, and families and is thrilled to be part of Apostles and serving with Family Ministry. In addition to serving at Apostles, she is on staff with Reset180, a Christian non-profit organization that fights human trafficking in Northern Virginia. She also loves gardening, home improvement projects, and hanging with her family.

Mary Edwards
Office Manager

Mary is a long time member of the church and works as a volunteer to help keep the church office and facilities running smoothly. She coordinates the calendar for church activities.  If Mary is not at her desk you are likely to find her in the kitchen making coffee for coffee hour and baking up some treats for the congregation.

(703) 591-1974
fischerglf@gmail.com

Phil Rooney
Treasurer

Phil is a retired Naval Aviator, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1963, he spent 25 years flying on and off aircraft carriers. He graduated Harvard Business School in 1973, and married Jan Parker that July. He filled several financial positions in the Navy before retiring in 1987. The Rooney’s have four daughters, they began attending Apostles in 1991 and in 2003, Phil became treasurer.

 

Gayle Fischer
Facilities Manager
Assistant Treasurer

Gayle is a long-time member and keeps Church of the Apostles running smoothly with her skilled organization and administrative expertise. She manages building and grounds contracts, oversees maintenance and serves as a volunteer assistant to the Finance Team. A retiree from the federal government, Gayle has a love for people, and lots of wisdom to share with anyone she meets. She has also served as a leader/coordinator for our campus ministry at George Mason University since 2015.

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Jenny Uehlinger
Finance and Operations Manager

Jenny ensures contributions are recorded, bills are paid, expenses are tracked. She also oversees payroll and benefits administration, church records, and day-to-day operations. She enjoys working with staff and ministry leaders, to equip and help them steward their budgets and designated gifts, and co-laboring together in caring for and serving the body of Christ.