Meet Our Staff

Rev. Dr. Owar Ojha Ojulu is originally from Ethiopia, in East Africa, and he was converted and received Christ as his Lord and savior, defying his local gods. He was then baptized on Ethiopian Christmas day, January 7, 1995. Throughout his life, he has experienced the faithfulness of the Lord and strives to understand and share God's sovereign grace and love. The Lord has been faithful to His loving promises in his life, and he presses on to learn, acknowledge, and understand God's sovereign grace and love, continuing to share the gospel with many. He made a home in the Americas by way of Ethiopia since 2008. 

Rev. Dr. Ojulu has held various pastoral positions. Prior to his current role, he was the pastor of Ebensburg and Colver Presbyterian churches in western Pennsylvania, where he served from November 2019. In early 2024, he joined Grace Community Presbyterian Church. Before his time in Pennsylvania, he served as an organizing pastor for Hope Christian Ministry in Worthington, Minnesota. Additionally, he worked as a youth coordinator in Bellevue, Iowa and served as a director for Missions and Theology of East Gambella Bethel Synod (EGBS) of Ethiopian Evangelical Mekane Yesus (EECMY). He also served as an Evangelist in his home congregation of Itang Bethel church. 

Theological Education is important to Rev. Dr. Ojulu, as he holds a bachelor's degree in biblical theology (B.Th.), a Master of Divinity (MDiv), and a Doctorate Degree (DMin.) with a focus on discipleship ministry and church teachings. He is dedicated to deepening his relationship with God and following the example set by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:10, which states, "My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death." 

In his personal life, Rev. Dr. Ojulu enjoys engaging with people from all walks of life and preaching the pure gospel. He takes pleasure in discipling new members, meeting new people, outreach, etc. and visiting church members to provide spiritual guidance and support. Outside of his ministry work, he has an interest in sports, particularly soccer, where he is a fan of Manchester United. He also enjoys American football and supports Green Bay Packers. Rev. Ojulu loves his traditional food and fish is his favorite, specifically salmon, tilapia, and likes blueberry and cranberry pies. Additionally, he is a loving husband to his wife, Apay, and a proud father of five children, named Ammanuel, Ojha, MarJwok, BodoJwok, and BeenyJwok, each with special significance meanings: 

Ammanuel— “God with us,” 

Ojha— “Gift of spirits,”

MarJwok— “Of God or belong to God,” 

BodoJwok— “God is victorious,” 

BeenyJwok— “Goodness of God.” 

Coming Soon

Bill Ludwig is the Christian Education Director, who coordinates the Sunday School programs, Youth Group, Vacation Bible School(VBS), Ladies Group, Men’s Group, Church Nursery, and many other activities that support our adult, youth and community. Bill has been a member of Grace Church for more than 15 years and has always taken an interest in supporting many adult/youth activities ever since his two children participated in the church’s programs.  Bill enjoys planning fun events for all at Grace Church to include Youth Group trips to the Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh Zoo, Aquarium, and group dinners at local restaurants.   

Bill's wife, Terri, is also involved in Grace Church and facilitates the Women’s Group and oversees the staffing of the church’s nursery.

 Kellie is a lifetime member of Grace Church being baptised, confirmed  and married here.  She is married to Jim and has 2 daughters, Aubrie and Paige who also were raised in the church and are active in Christian Ed activities and the Chancel Choir.  Kellie has held many jobs in various  industries including insurance, piggyback freight, retail, academia and pharmacy but is looking forward to serving the Grace Church family and our Lower Burrell community.  Kellie  and Jim have a fifth wheel RV and recently took the trip of a lifetime traveling 10,000 miles and visiting 18 states in the West. This is a beautiful country and everyone should see it with their own eyes, not from a photo. Please stop in the office for fellowship and maybe a cookie!