Leadership

Chuck Colson, Rector
Chuck and his wife, Melissa, came to Arlington in March 2008 in order to be involved with the church-planting effort in Northern VA. They came from Memphis, TN, where Chuck served as an assistant pastor for five years. He received his Masters of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL.  Chuck and Melissa have three children:  Sim, Ware and McKenzie.

Alicia Luschei, Parish Administrator

The parish council is comprised of the clergy and five laypersons elected by the members of the congregation. Together the council governs the church’s administrative affairs and seeks to broaden the base of leadership in the parish. The lay members also advise the clergy regarding the ministries of the church, and provide accountability and support to the clergy in their work.

Teams of lay people from within the congregation lead the various ministries at Ascension. These lay leaders provide vision, direction and support to each ministry.

Ascension and her sister churches are part of the Apostles Mission Network under the oversight of Bishop Terrell Glenn.