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This Is NoVa Church

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Our Vision & Mission

We aspire to be a community that embodies the presence of Jesus Christ for the flourishing of Northern Virginia and the world.

Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.

Our Story

Northern Virginia Community Church (NoVA) is a Christian community at the Waterford Event Center in Springfield, Virginia. While we meet in Springfield, and are known as NoVA we are composed of people from all over Northern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland and from all walks of life. We believe the image of God is present in every individual. As a result, we strive to be a multiethnic, multicultural, creative community of Jesus-followers, encountering God’s transforming love and presence so we may participate in His work for the sake of the world.

NoVA originally began as a combination of church campuses of National Community Church. Three NoVA campuses merged into one and launched on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021. In September 2025, NoVA launched out as a standalone church. From worshiping together in weekend services to meeting in groups, from outreach opportunities to family ministry, we seek to love God, love people, and make disciples in every area of church life.

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Our Values

In a constantly changing world, we are anchored by God’s unchanging truth. Our values are firmly rooted in the foundation of Scripture. This is the lens through which we live, lead, and love.

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A smiling woman with natural curly hair engaging with a person in an outdoor setting with a tent roof in the background. Text on image reads 'Learning to Love Our Neighbor' and 'Honoring the image of God through justice, hospitality, and compassion.'
Two women engage in a music activity, one playing a guitar, with stage lights in the background. Overlaid text says 'Practicing Irrational Generosity' and 'We share our time & stories, talents & resources to cultivate hope.'
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Young woman painting with a child in the background, with overlaid text 'Nurturing Our God-Given Creativity' and a subtitle about exploring imagination, artistry, and invention to enrich diverse living.
Two women smiling and laughing in a social setting with the text "Serious About Not Being Too Serious. We laugh often! Choosing Joy with Community."

Our Team

Behind every great community are people who care deeply about its mission. We are stepping into this adventure together as Nova Church's founding staff team. We're not perfect (thankfully, that's not a requirement here), but our team brings decades of combined experience in creating spaces where people can explore faith, build relationships, and find authentic community.

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    Marion Mason

    Lead Pastor

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    Jenni Wong Clayville

    Executive Pastor

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    Josh Coad

    Worship & Creative Arts Pastor

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    Jasmine Chestnut

    Community Pastor

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    Ashlei Brathwaite

    Family Ministries Pastor

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    Evan Pisani

    Youth Pastor

  • David Schellhaas

    Communications Director

  • Amy Lebrecht

    Hospitality Director

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    Jill Coppock

    Global Partner and Local Engagement Director

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    Sam Podsednik

    Executive Assistant to Lead Pastor

  • Morgan Downing

    Executive Assistant to Executive Pastor

Join The Team

Your gifts have a place here. Whether you love working with kids, serving behind the scenes, or welcoming new faces, there's a role waiting for you.