PASTOR

Josh and Sylvia married in 2015 and their family has since grown to include four wonderful children. His journey of faith began dramatically at the age of 16 when he experienced a radical conversion to Christianity after growing up in a Buddhist family. He graduated from Virginia Tech and earned his M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, driven by a deep desire to serve as a missionary overseas.

In 2017, Josh joined the staff of WWF and transitioned to a full-time role in 2019, following an 18-year career in the corporate world.

Josh focuses on pastoral care and ministries that serve individuals and families through fellowship and prayer. He has a passion for connecting with people and is eager to witness God’s transformative work through the power of the Holy Spirit. Josh is often found enjoying outdoor activities and eating KBBQ.

PASTOR

Joe met his wife, Jessica, in graduate school, married in 2014, and now have two daughters. After graduating from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Joe studied at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA where he earned his M.Div. and Th.M. with a concentration in Theology and Culture.

Joe joined the WWF staff in 2017 as a Pastor. He is passionate about the Gospel and how God’s grace radically changes everything. Joe loves grilling, camping, hitting golf balls, listening to podcasts, eating doughnuts, and is an avid DC sports fan (please pray for him)!

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Ian grew up in Kensington, Maryland and has been attending Whole Word Fellowship since Summer 2021 after meeting the Lord Jesus Christ (his favorite person ever) and getting baptized in the Holy Spirit at a 24/7 prayer and worship tent in Washington DC. He attended Gonzaga High School in DC, and received a degree in business management from Penn State University. He is currently serving as the youth director at Whole Word. He has ministered locally, nationally, and internationally with youth and young adults, and his heart and enthusiasm to see young people encounter Jesus Christ and cultivate an intimate relationship with Him is everything to Ian. He enjoys sports, outdoor adventures, bonfires, his dogs, inspiring stories, family bonding, and being super goofy with friends.

CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR

Melissa grew up in the Northern Virginia area and has been a member of Whole Word Fellowship since 2017. She has served in numerous ministries including prophetic, prayer, praise, and youth group. Melissa cultivated a heart for children and the younger generation after studying religion and education in college to become a teacher and has been a strong advocate for Christian Education in schools for the past 10 years. She joined on staff in 2021 with a vision to see the children of our church know Jesus more intimately through worship and prayer. In her free time Melissa enjoys traveling and trying new foods with her husband Terry.

FACILITIES MANAGER

Melvin is married to Cheryl and have four adult children and six beautiful grandchildren. In 1988, Melvin dedicated his life to Jesus and began attending Centreville Assembly of God. He served in many areas; everything from the bus driver for the Children’s Ministry to being the Youth Pastor. He also was actively involved with the worship team and assisted with the production of Passion Plays. Melvin is a licensed minister with the Independent Assemblies of God.

Melvin has been at Whole Word Fellowship since 2005 and is the Facility Manager. He is also an elder and serves on the worship team. His passion, first and foremost, is to see the lost saved and brought into the Kingdom of God’s great love. Melvin loves the tangible presence of the Lord experienced at WWF.

PASTOR EMERITUS

Pitts and Mary Evans met at the University of South Carolina and have been married since 1981. They have three adult children and eight grandchildren. Pitts first attended Whole Word Fellowship (WWF) with his parents in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was later called to full time ministry and served as the senior pastor from 2004 to 2025. He is the voice of our weekday “The Whole Word Podcast”. His primary calling is for recruiting and equipping the Bride of Christ through Bible teaching and preaching.