Joe Palekas

After graduating from American University, Joe came to McLean Pres as a Capital Fellow in 2018 before serving as a pastoral intern and attending Reformed Theological Seminary. Along the way, he married Mary, and they have two kids, Bo and Molly. Now serving as the Pastor of Youth Ministry and Pastoral Internship Director, Joe is deeply passionate about engaging every area of life in light of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Besides the gospel, footwear is a great passion of Joe’s — just check out his many pairs of Teva sandals.