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Get to know our staff team

Matt Morgan
Lead Pastor
Matt has been in ministry for nearly 20 years as a pastor and a worship leader. He has a degree in Psychology from Mary Washington College and an M.Div in Practical Theology from Regent University. As Lead Pastor at RCC, Matt leads the staff and elder team and carries out most of the teaching in our Sunday worship gatherings. He is also involved in coaching and training new church planters around the country.

GEntry Morris
Associate Pastor
Gentry has been in ministry since 2007 and has been on staff at RCC since 2016. He has a background in music and a degree in Theology from the University of Cumbria. As Associate Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts he draws from both of those skills to craft creative and theologically rich worship experiences for the church. On most Sundays you will find him leading the church in worship alongside the RCC Worship Team or sharing preaching duties with Pastor Matt.

Ashley Taylor
Operations Director
Ashley joined the RCC staff team in 2019 as the Operations Director. Her role includes coordinating and overseeing church-wide communication, staff liaison for scheduling of rooms and events, and manages the daily administrative tasks. In her free time Ashley enjoys hiking with her family, and exploring all the fun places that Northern Virginia has to offer!

Wendy Fotopoulos
Executive Director of Ministry
Wendy joined the RCC staff team in 2021 and oversees RCC’s discipleship pathways including Community Groups, cohorts, leader training, retreats and other events. In more than twenty years of ministry leadership, she has developed a passion for equipping women and men to use their gifts and experiences to mentor and encourage others toward Christ. Wendy loves super hero movies and has never had a cup of coffee.

ANNETTE RICE
Children's Ministry Director
Annette joined the RCC staff team in 2023 and oversees our Children’s Ministry program for infants through 5th grade. She works to provide a safe, engaging, and Gospel-centered environment for the kids at RCC. In her down time she enjoys quilting and is a veracious reader.

MICHELLE WHITLOCK
Director of Finance
Michelle joined the RCC staff team in 2022 and serves as our Director of Finance. She serves to provide wise financial counsel and guidance to the staff and elders at RCC.
GET TO KNOW OUR ELDER Team
Matt Morgan
Matt and Tricia have been married since 2000 and have 5 children. They are both Virginia natives and have been living in Reston since 2005. Matt is a die-hard Washington Commanders fan and Christmas inflatable enthusiast. In their down time the Morgans enjoy being a part of the Deepwood community in Reston and exploring local restaurants and attractions.

Gentry Morris
Gentry and Liz have been married since 2006 and have two children. They both grew up in Georgia and have since served in ministry in Northern Ireland, Washington state, and now in Reston. They enjoy music and the arts, and in their down time the Morrises can often be found at local concert venues or exploring the local area around their home in Herndon.

Geoffrey Hamrick
Geoffrey and Mary have been members at RCC since 2011 and Geoffrey was installed as an elder in 2014. Geoffrey and Mary have 4 sons and enjoy spending their time coaching and supporting the various sports teams that their boys play on. They also have extensive experience in competitive ultimate frisbee and university level mascoting.

Matt Buchanan
Matt and his wife Anna have been part of RCC since 2015. Matt was installed as an elder in the spring of 2018. The Buchanans have been married since 2008 and have three awesome kids: Judah, Harper, and Declan. When not in the NoVA area, they can often be found at their lodge in West Virginia playing on 4-wheelers, hunting, and enjoying the outdoors.

Spiro Fotopoulos
Spiro and Wendy married in 1994 and have two adult daughters. They have lived in the NoVA area since 1995 and have served in various ministries for over 20 years. In 2019 they became part of the RCC family and Spiro was installed as an elder in 2023. In his free time, Spiro enjoys playing golf and basketball.
Meet our MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS
Our ministry team leaders at RCC play an important role in leading the on-the-ground
ministry of the various teams serving the practical needs of RCC.
ministry of the various teams serving the practical needs of RCC.

Jake Rice
Production Team Lead

Rachel Foster
First Impressions Team Lead

Wendy Fotopoulos
Women's Ministry Team Lead

Jay Adams
Men's Ministry Team Lead

Annie Seifert
Community Outreach Team Lead
Meet our COMMUNITY GROUP LEADERS
Our Community Group leaders play a vital role at RCC and lead on the front line
of mission and pastoral care at RCC. You can find out more about our Community Groups here.
of mission and pastoral care at RCC. You can find out more about our Community Groups here.

Preston & Loretta Junkin

Spiro & Wendy Fotopoulos

Geoffrey & Mary Hamrick

Gentry & Liz Morris
