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Our Team

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Temidayo Akinsanya

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Lead Pastor

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I have the pleasure of leading the adventure to see Jesus change lives through Restoration church. My wife and I have been blessed to call Laurel home of over 10 years. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University and my Masters degree in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. In addition to being the Pastor at Restoration Church, I am also employed as a Data Scientist. I enjoy reading, walking, and playing some good board games.

Email:- temi@restorationlaurel.com

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Kwame Asante

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Music Team Leader

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I have the pleasure of leading the music team at Restoration church. I was born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland and have been doing music in church for as long as I can remember. From the children’s choir, to the praise and worship team at his University of Virginia campus ministry, to the local church’s praise team, I have always gravitated toward service through song. I have led musical worship in a variety of cultural contexts and have grown to appreciate the many ways one can lift up praise to the Lord. I currently work as a software engineer and live in Laurel, Maryland. In my free time, I enjoy trying new foods and watching indie movies.

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Modesta Akinsanya

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Hospitality Team Lead

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I have the pleasure of leading our hospitality team at Restoration Church. I enjoy helping our visitors feel welcome and comfortable when they visit us. I was born in Lome, Togo and have been a Marylander for the past 25 years. I graduated from with my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from University of Maryland College Park and my Masters degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. I work as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and enjoying working out and listening podcast on wholistic health in my free time.

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