Jean-Luc Moens is a mathematician, married and the father of seven children, and a member of the Emmanuel Community, one of the Catholic Church’s charismatic communities.

He was the first moderator of Charis The Charismatic Association of the Catholic Church, an institution established on Dec. 8, 2018, at the behest of Pope Francis that brings together various charismatic entities of the Catholic Church around the world.

During his tenure as moderator, Moens championed the importance of an authentic spiritual experience, unity among members of the charismatic community, and collaboration with other entities of the Catholic Church.

In 2021, he stepped down as moderator of Charis to care for his family, particularly his daughter, who became seriously ill during that time.