Daniel L Rudy District Executive Minister |
Daniel L. Rudy (Dan), began as District Executive Minister of the Virlina District on February 6, 2023. A native of Frederick County, Maryland, Dan graduated from Linganore High School in 2004. He graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Philosophy and Religion and a minor in Peace Studies from Bridgewater College in 2008. Following his undergraduate studies, Dan enrolled at Bethany Theological Seminary, graduating in 2011 with honors in Biblical Studies and Historical and Theological Studies. Dan has valued the Church of the Brethren from a young age. He was raised in the Glade Valley Church of the Brethren in Walkersville, Maryland and served on the Mid-Atlantic District Youth Cabinet in High School. Before beginning his service in middle judicatory leadership, Dan served as pastor of the Ninth Street Church of the Brethren in Roanoke, Virginia from 2011 through 2022. While serving as pastor at Ninth Street, Dan was Chairperson of the Southeast Roanoke Christian Partnership, a member of the Virginia Council of Churches Coordinating Cabinet, a member and later chairperson of the Virlina District New Church Development Committee and a member of the Virlina District Board. Dan also served the Church of the Brethren denominationally from 2017 through 2022 as a member of the Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee. Dan has been the husband of Tabitha Rudy since 2013. The Rudys have two daughters, Evelyn and Josie. Beyond his service to the church, Dan is an avid golfer, a fan of the Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles and enjoys cooking on his charcoal grill. |
Angella Haranzo Associate District Executive Minister |
Angella Haranzo has been called to serve as the Associate District Executive Minister. Following stints as children's director at the Daleville and Troutville Congregations, Sister Angella has been in pastoral leadership at the Vinton Church of the Brethren for the last thirteen years. In addition to her service to the local church, she has served the larger church through the Children's Cabinet and District Conference Program and Arrangements Committee. You may reach Angella thru email at [email protected] or at the District Resource Center. |
Kim Martin coordinater of children, youth, and young adults |
Kim Martin began as the Coordinater of Children, Youth and Young Adults for the Virlina District on August 1, 2024. Kim is a licensed minister in Virlina and is a longtime member of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. Kim also works in the Christian Education Department of Hollins Road COB and has been serving there for the past 19 years. Kim has been to numerous National Youth and Junior High Conferences, Roundtable at Bridgewater College, multiple youth retreats in Virlina, and has coordinated Senior High leadership for Annual Conference muiltiple times. Kim has a passion for the Church, the District, Youth Ministry, Camp Bethel and for sharing the love of Christ. Kim and her husband, Chuck, have been married for 22 years and have a cat and dog. |
Shelly K. Haas FINANCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR |
Shelly K. Haas, a member of the Roanoke, Oak Grove congregation began as Financial Services Coordinator on July 15, 2023. While serving part-time in this position, Shelly continues to be a full-time employee with Marsh and McClennan, where she works in the accounting department. Shelly can be reached by email at [email protected]. |
Donita Janney Office Manager |
A member of Nineveh in Hardy, Virginia, Donita brings a strong background in administrative support and office management. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Skyline College (formerly ECPI) in Roanoke in 2011. Her professional experience includes roles with Gibson and Associates, MRI Community Management (also known as Murray Realty), Touchstone Property Management, and Kroger; where she developed a broad skill set in office operations, organizational support, and customer relations. Sister Donita officially joined the Virlina District team on August 18, 2025. Donita can be reached by email at [email protected]. |