In this episode of the Innovative Church Leaders podcast, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Jenni Wong Clayville who serves at National Community Church with Mark Batterson in Washington, D.C. as the NoVA Campus Weekend Experience Pastor.
Jenni also serves with the following ministries:
- The Leadership team of the Innovative Church Leaders
- Propel Women which comes alongside women as they develop their leadership and potential
- Leading and Loving It which helps women lead strong and thrive in minisry
- YouVersion including her series ”10 Scriptures To Help You Stick It Out In Ministry”
In this interview, they discuss the importance of community for pastors. They explore how ministry dynamics have shifted, the need for authenticity, and the ways churches are adapting to foster discipleship and connection within their communities. Jenni also shares insights on being a missiological church and the significance of utilizing resources like YouVersion for spiritual growth.
🔥 Top 5 Takeaways:
1. Find community for yourself as a pastor.
2. Choose authenticity to better serve your community.
3. People are seeking genuine connections in church.
4. Discipleship methods need to adapt to new realities.
5. Equipping church members to be active in their communities.
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