Seek Church is so honored to be home for men and women who are true heroes of the faith. They brilliantly display the Kingdom of Heaven in every sphere of influence and demonstrate the character of true sons and daughters.
These men and women are excited to see the greatness of God explode from your life. Many of them have been Ministry Leaders and Volunteers with Seek Church NYC from its inception. They are available for prayer and ministry care and can’t wait to worship with you at Seek.
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Abi Oriowo
I am passionate about traveling, innovation, shopping, eating, and seeing the supernatural infused into every detail of life…even a simple trip to Starbucks. I am a Tax Lawyer, Entrepreneur and Co-founder of Hipidy Dipidy with my best friend Mo. As a leader from the beginning when a few passionate loves of God met in a living room, I am now so honored to be a Senior Leader and part of the Board of Directors here at Seek Church.
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Andrew Poalillo
There is a passion in me towards public education and seeing God move in young people. I am a high school math teacher and a musician. I am also one of the worship and ministry leaders here at Seek Church, and play guitar, bass, trumpet, and percussion with our worship band.
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Carlos & Taylor Saracho
Hey! We are Carlos and Taylor Saracho. Native Texans, God moved us to NYC last year, and we are loving every minute of it! Carlos serves in the United States Coast Guard and is also a multi-talented musician who enjoys playing in the Seek worship band on Sundays. Taylor is an actress with a passion for film and joyfully spreading the light of Jesus in a dark world. We also have an adorable Australian Shepherd pup named Lily. We are so excited to be apart of what God is doing in this great city.
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Kim Griffin
I love to laugh, and be silly, and celebrate life. I work in finance, so naturally my goal is to see love conquer Wall Street. I also enjoy reading and writing. And I love Seek Church!!! It is a dream come true.
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Heidi Capnerhurst
I am super passionate about taking inspiration and joy from everything around me, and love to encourage others to do the same. I am particularly fond of mammals, economics, walking, topography, and coloring. While at Seek, I began taking notes of the messages by writing poetry as I listened. It has been so fun to then turn them into spoken word pieces that become part of our worship services.
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Autumn-Rose Konopka
I moved to NYC from Texas a year ago, and have fallen in love with the culture, life, food, and people of this awesome city. I am a singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer who loves creating with God. Seek Church became my instant family from the first time I walked through the doors. It is such an honor to lead worship and create with some of my best friends.
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Cara Poalillo
Hello! My name is Cara Poalillo. I am an American Sign Language Interpreter, as well as an American Ninja Warrior. My passions reside in the visual world and inspiring women in their identity. Whether it is the my company Ninja Babes, the deaf community, art, or modeling, I am inspired by the visual story all around me.
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Mohamed Sheriff
I’m absolutely obsessed with the beauty of creation and the creativity in fashion. When I’m not on Madison Avenue styling clients, I’m frolicking around the world laughing my face off with happy people.
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Wesley Walker
I LOVE being a part of the worship team, playing my guitar, and singing with the band. This gives me great pleasure! I LOVE food! I LOVE the images God provides of banqueting tables, wedding feasts, and parties! I believe this is the heart of God. When I’m not eating or playing my guitar, I design casual Menswear for mass market retail stores. It is such a privilege to serve as part of the Board of Directors of Seek Church.
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Adrienne Dobrin
I have worked at NYU for over 25 years. I am passionate about seeing others connect with God in worship and prayer. I also love hugs, so feel free to ask for one. As part of the Board of Directors of Seek Church, I am deeply honored to serve the vision of this amazing family!
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Perez Massimo
I am a 16-year teaching veteran of the NYC Public School system, aspiring model, amateur athlete, former basketball coach, night club DJ, chef, fitness enthusiast, and Master’s Division power-lifter. My passion is to see the restoration of physical health in the Body of Christ, as I obtain my personal training certification this year.
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Christopher Green
I am an electrician by trade, but a missionary by calling. I spend many months out of the year volunteering my skills to churches and orphanages in countries across Central America, Mexico, and Africa. When you have a true passion for life, you will always find yourself sowing into the poor, loving people well, and living as a servant leader. After years of being part of this family, I am honored to serve as part of the Board of Directors for Seek Church.
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Omar Nurse
I am a sound engineer, music enthusiast, photographer, and deep lover of the Presence of God. My laugh is contagious, and gets longer and louder the more I see who I am in Christ. I really enjoy encouraging others…it’s one of the things I do best.
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Shante Brown
I am a social worker with a deep love for people. My passion as a minister is to see the body of Christ rise to it’s full potential as healed and whole sons and daughters. It is such an honor to be a leader at Seek Church and help develop our discipleship ministry and attend GCSSM as a 2nd Year Student.
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Daniel Hutchins
I feel called to bring Kingdom influence to the creative, business, and non-profit arenas. When I am not out and about in NYC, you will find me watching a Mets or Rangers game. I am also part of the Seek Worship Team.
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Hannah Pickens
My passion in life is for justice and creativity. I want to build businesses and organizations that set people free and enable them to live their dreams. I love to love, laugh, cry, sing, dance, write, draw, eat, sleep, and embrace all the other goodies life brings. It is such an honor and a blessing to be a part of Seek Church and to sing with the worship team. I couldn’t have dreamed of finding a better church family!
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Ed & Liz Steele
I’m a retired NYC Police Officer, and I’ve been playing in worship bands since the last century. I consider it just a part of who I am. My wife Liz works in the pharmacy of Winthrop Hospital on Long Island. We both love serving at Seek Church. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it all.
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Holly & Joe Adams
Hi! We are Holly and Joe Adams and we live in Brooklyn. Holly is a Civil Engineer and Joe is a Software Engineer. We live in the unconditional fullness of life that comes from the presence of God, and we love seeing and helping others walk in it. We host a Seek Bliss Connect Group, so come hang out with us!
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Camille Melendez
I met many of my Seek family while being a part of S.W.I.M. (Signs & Wonders In Manhattan). There I watched love in action on the city streets as so many were touched by the love of God, experienced miracles, and left with huge smiles. Now, I take that same love and power to places of great need in other countries. What an honor to receive and carry the perfect love of Jesus everywhere I go!
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Shanise Brown
I love living a life that is bigger than what is possible. As a daughter of God, I am forever attached to the fearless love of the Father. I love leading worship at Seek Church and GCSSM from that place. “There is no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela
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