Who Are We?

Elijah Wreh

Head Pastor

Elijah Wreh is the founding pastor of the Anointed Church of Jesus in Elyria, Ohio. He is committed to biblical expository preaching and teaching and is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching and Teaching at Liberty University. Elijah is passionate about communicating the whole truths of Scripture to the congregation, helping them to understand and obediently follow God’s Word.

He and his wife, Gradieh, have been married since 2010 and are blessed with two children, Elisha and Naledi.

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 two children, Elisha and Naledi.

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.

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.

Kenney Hughes

Director of Music Ministry

Kenney Hughes is the music director at the Anointed Church of Jesus Christ. With studio session work, courses in theory, composition, and bass, certification in recording engineering, and over 25-years of serving the Lord from church stages, he brings a well-rounded musical background to the role.
 
The commitment is to ever lead those gathered into an authentic encounter with God, both through inspired praise & worship music, but also from a team united in its intention of glorifying Him.

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.

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.

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.