Our Staff
Rev. Caitlin Culp
Rev. Caitlin Culp
Rev. Caitlin Culp
Kent Hamaker
Rev. Caitlin Culp
Rev. Caitlin Culp
Director of Community Outreach and Christian Education
The Church of the Covenant welcomed Kent in October 2021.
Kent grew up active in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and its youth programs. After earning his degree from Virginia Tech, he served as a PCUSA Young Adult Volunteer in Birmingham, England (1994–1995). Since returning, Kent has dedicated much of his career to ministry with children and youth, while also expanding his communication and education experience through the Association for Healthcare Foodservice. He lives in McLean, Virginia, with his wife, Donna, and their two Maine Coon cats, Miss Fluffkins and Olivia.
Melissa McMahan
Rev. Caitlin Culp
Melissa McMahan
Director of Music
The Church of the Covenant welcomed Melissa in 2023.
Melissa grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, where her love of music began early through singing and piano. She earned her Bachelor of Music from Illinois Wesleyan University and her Master of Music from Illinois State University. Since founding the Melissa McMahan Music Studio in 2010, she has taught voice and piano and served as organist, pianist, and choir director. Melissa is the proud mom of two children, Clara and Wyatt.