Joshua Ray
Lead Pastor
Joshua Ray is the Lead Pastor of Manna Church Capital Area. He and his wife, Aubrey, grew up at Manna Church Fayetteville/Fort Bragg where Joshua was on staff for 16 years, serving in various roles. Aubrey was formally a ministry partner with Manna Fayetteville/Fort Bragg as a RUSH campus minister. They were sent out to lead Manna Capital in 2021.
The couple received their degrees in Divinity at Manna University and have been actively involved in church leadership, beginning in middle school with Manna Students.
They met and fell in love at youth group and have been married for 8 years (as of Nov 2021). Together they have three children: Emmaline (4), Liliana (2), and Wesley (1month). They enjoy helping people discover their identity in Christ, board games, & the outdoors!
The couple received their degrees in Divinity at Manna University and have been actively involved in church leadership, beginning in middle school with Manna Students.
They met and fell in love at youth group and have been married for 8 years (as of Nov 2021). Together they have three children: Emmaline (4), Liliana (2), and Wesley (1month). They enjoy helping people discover their identity in Christ, board games, & the outdoors!
Bob Clanton
Associate Pastor
Bob joined the Manna family in 2020. He joins us from Louisiana where he pastored for over 30 years with his wife, Martha. They have 3 children along with many grandchildren. Bob is also a professor at Manna University. Bob and Martha enjoy traveling.