Our Elders
KENJI ADACHI
Kenji moved from Osaka, Japan at the age of 6 and grew up in Greensboro, NC, a historic civil rights city. He identifies with both “Green Tea” and “Sweet Tea” and has lived a cross-culture life. By God’s grace, Jesus saved him from his sins and from himself at the age of 16 and called him to ministry in college while involved with Cru, a campus ministry, at NC State. However, he spent the next five years in the corporate world to honor his parents before attending seminary. Upon receiving his Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, his family moved to Fairfax, VA to pastor in a multicultural church in the Washington DC metro. Kenji has pastored for over 16 years and started All Peoples Community Church in September 2016.
Kenji is married to Christine, his college sweetheart and they have three children, Charis, Alana, and Derek. They have a multicultural family, as Christine's parents are German immigrants and she grew up speaking German in her home. He serves on the board for Mustard Seed Network that exists to plant churches in urban Japan. Kenji is a sports junkie (Lakers fan way before Lebron), an apostle for the Dallas Cowboys, a lover of God glorifying food, and has the metabolism of a humming bird.
GREG GIBBS
Greg feels truly blessed to serve as an Elder, co-leader of the Fairfax – Tysons Connect Group and co-leader of the Prayer Team at APCC. Greg and his family have been attending APCC since May 2016.
Born in High Point, NC, Greg has lived in Northern Virginia since 1990. He and his wife Wendy, who was born and grew up in the Philippines, have been married since 1992. They reside with their son Joshua and daughter Kaylie in Great Falls. Greg works as an engineer at the U.S. Agency for Global Media. In addition to spending time with his family and friends, Greg enjoys playing/watching sports and serving at APCC.
Greg is grateful that Jesus gave His life willingly so that we can be forgiven and reconciled to the Father through a personal relationship with Him. Greg has a passion for the gospel and the way that Jesus continues to redeem and restore the broken areas of our lives. He delights in seeing others grow and mature in their relationship with Jesus and learn to find their identity in Him.
TIM LO
Tim was born and raised in upstate New York in the beautiful Hudson Valley. His parents took him and his sister to church throughout their childhood. Through the Lord's amazing grace, Tim trusted Christ and began walking with him when he was a freshman in high school. Tim graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and his first job with the federal government brought him to the DC area where he has resided for almost 20 years. He has a long career in management consulting but most recently pursued his passion in entrepreneurship and co-founded a career coaching company.
Tim and his wife Sarah have been married for 10 years and have two daughters Madeline (7) and Samantha (3). They have been a part of All Peoples since the beginning in January 2016. Tim loves running and walking at Burke Lake, smoking meats, playing ice hockey, and watching the Pittsburgh Penguins (dominate the Washington Capitals).
TONGIL LEE
Tongil is married to Corinne and father to Josiah. He serves as an Elder, co-leader of the Fairfax Towne Center Connect Group, and worship leader at All Peoples. Tongil joined All Peoples since the very beginning in January 2016 when the church gathered at Pastor Kenji’s house.
Born in Seoul, Korea, and immigrating to the US in 7th grade, Tongil has been living in Northern Virginia since 1998. Tongil moved into the Carriage Park community in 2016 to live and serve amongst the neighbors around Eagle View Elementary School where the church meets every Sunday. Tongil’s testimony is a story of overcoming financial, cultural, and relational challenges through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Tongil works as a risk management professional in the financial services industry and runs a career coaching business. Tongil enjoys reading, running, and connecting with All Peoples family over coffee.
Our Deacons
DEDE GOLDMAN
TIMOTHY PROBUS
Timothy was born and raised in the Northern Virginia area. He was blessed to be raised in a large family by Christian parents and gave his life to Christ at an early age. Unfortunately, he spent several years after college living in South Carolina apart from fellowship with Christ. By God’s grace and mercy, he recommitted his life to Christ and desires to use his talents to serve Christ and the church. He began attending All Peoples Community Church in 2019 shortly after returning to Northern Virginia.
Having been instilled with a spirit of service from a young age, Timothy loves to serve the church in whatever way possible. He currently leads the Setup Ministry and serves as a co-leader of the Fair Lakes Connect Group and a co-leader of the Men’s Ministry. He enjoys reading, playing games, and playing volleyball.
KENNETH FUNG
Kenneth is married to Sarah and a father to Olive, Holden, and Graham. He is so grateful to serve as a deacon and co-leader of the Fairfax City Connect Group. Kenneth and his wife Sarah joined APCC at the beginning of 2016 when the church started at Kenji’s house.
Born in Hong Kong, Kenneth immigrated to the US at an early age and settled in the Northern Virginia area. He grew up going to church with his family and trusted Jesus as his savior early in his life. However, it was only after graduating from college, Kenneth began to walk with Jesus and understand the true meaning of the Gospel. To know that, in Christ, we are blameless and holy before God (Colossians 1:22).
Kenneth works leading organizational strategy and operations for large technology enterprises. Kenneth enjoys lifting weights, walking, sports, baking sourdough loaves, making pizza in his Ooni, and spending time with his family.
BRANDEN FORD
Branden was born and raised in southern California. Branden joined the Army in 2006 and continues to serve in the Army today as a Religious Affairs NCO. He married his wife, Catherine, in 2007 and has a beautiful daughter named Serenity, born in 2008. Branden became a Christian while deployed in Afghanistan in 2011 when the power of the Gospel and the reconciling work of the cross gave Branden new life and a new identity in Christ. Branden has moved frequently throughout his time in the Army from Kansas, Kentucky, Washington state, Georgia, South Carolina, and now resides in Fairfax, VA. Branden became a member of All Peoples Community Church in September of 2022.
Branden loves Jesus and loves helping others grow in their relationship with Jesus. He loves to study & prayerfully reflect on God’s Word and loves to serve God & His people in any way he can. Additionally, Branden enjoys reading, writing, playing games (board games and video games), and is a huge Star Wars fan.
Our Staff
KENJI ADACHI
LEAD PASTOR
MELANIE YOO
ADMINISTRATION
KRISTEN HILGART
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY