Staff & Leaders

Staff & Leaders

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Dr. Dave DeMasters

Dave leads our Executive Team of Pastors. Dave oversees the day-to-day operations of the church. He also teaches, counsels, and provides support for multiple ministries and leads all church special projects. Dave is a native Richmonder who hails from Texas. Dr. Dave serves as the Family Life Pastor and provides direct ministry leadership in Marriage & Parenting, Congregational Care, and Counseling. Dave holds a D.Min/Counseling and MDiv degree, as well as a Masters in both Leadership and Psychology. Dave is…

Tony Robinson

Tony is responsible for Worship and the Arts leading creatives and developing leaders to use their giftings to glorify God and lead others into an experience with God. These areas include worship teams, Encor Academies, and seasonal productions. Tony joined the WEAG staff in 2010. He is passionate about seeing the lives of people impacted by worship and oversees the development and ministry of the WEAG worship teams. Tony received his BA in Church Music/Vocal Performance from Lee University. Before…

John Kelly

John oversees the Engagement process with guests which includes branding, communications, online ministry, building environments and Next Steps. The heart of his work is to help people feel welcomed, get involved and stay connected. John grew up attending WEAG | Church, he met his wife in the youth group, and then found himself called to specifically Pastor here. He received his B.A. in Marketing from Virginia Commonwealth University and his MATS from Liberty University. John and his wife Nikki love…

David Adams

David oversees the youth ministry including weekly services, bible study, small groups, mission’s trips, outreach, leadership development, camps, and retreats. WEAG Youth is supported by adult volunteers that David leads and develops on a regular basis.

Mike Dalton

Mike leads our production team for Sunday services where he maintains our cameras, screens, and projectors. He also oversees the volunteer teams in these areas. Mike manages our Staff Resource Center where we do most of our printing and signage. Mike is also our IT Director.

Kathryn Straw

Kathryn guides the Engagement and Experience process by managing the Sunday morning volunteers, first-time visitors, Next Steps, facilitating outreach events, and managing the social media accounts.

Nikki Kelly

Nikki coordinates and directs all worship teams, events, services, and initiatives. She communicates with service participants, helps create the order of worship and produces sermon graphics. Nikki is responsible for the weekly email, announcement slides and live announcements. 

James Smith

James leads our facilities team and is responsible for all aspects of building security, maintenance, and repair. James is also the director of our sports ministry.

Mac Dunn

Mac helps facilitate the youth experience for MDWK Youth Group, special events and retreats throughout the year. He is also responsible for assisting with engagement and experience on Sunday mornings, working with volunteers, new people and those looking to take next steps.

Nicole Pearson

Nicole is the director of Encor Academy. Encor Academy is a ministry of WEAG | Church that helps students of all ages pursue training in the arts. 

Leah Armstrong

Leah is the Missions Assistant. She helps with social media, incoming contributions, supporting ministries, volunteers, and administration for mission projects. 

Jessi Culyer

Jessi manages our West End Thrift Store coordinating volunteers, and manages the day to day store maintenance, merchandise and promotions.

Yoneko Stephen

Abi McCamant

Carl Miller

Lee Crowe

JJ Culyer

Brenda Brown

Karen Williams

John Newton

Jeanette Stoneman

Phillip Price

Kristen Zannino