Our Story Starts Here.
Our Mission & Vision
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 Values
Rooted in Biblical Foundations
In an always-shifting world, we are guided by God’s unchanging truth.
Pursuing Christ-like Discipleship
Leading and learning towards holistic growth.
Learning to Love Our Neighbor
Honoring the image of God through justice, hospitality, and compassion.
Practicing Irrational Generosity
We share our time & stories, talents & resources to cultivate hope.
Living in Sustainable Rhythms
Follow a way of life & ministry marked by rest, stewardship, and intentional pace.
Nurturing Our God-Given Creativity
Exploring imagination, artistry, and invention to enrich diverse living.
Serious About Not Being Too Serious
We laugh often! Choosing Joy with Community.
Our Story
This September, we're officially becoming Nova Church, but we're not your typical church. We're a community that's been growing together and decided to step out on our own. We're launching NoVa because we see the need for a place where people can explore faith without pretense, build genuine community, and discover they don't have to do life alone. We're established here in Northern Virginia because this is our home, and we want our neighbors to know there's a place where they truly belong.
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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Sam Podsednik
Executive Assistant to Executive Pastor
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Jenni Wong Clayville
Executive Pastor
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Morgan Downing
Executive Assistant to Executive Pastor
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Josh Coad
Worship & Creative Arts Pastor
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Ashlei Brathwaite
Family Ministries Pastor
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Nhia McColgan
Family Connect Lead
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Malinda Del Mundo
Babies Lead
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Alexandria Grant-Presser
Preschool Leads
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Jannah Swink
Preeschool Lead
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Jasmin Chestnut
Community Pastor
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Evan Pisani
Student Pastor
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Jill Coppick
Missions & Community Engagement Director
A Home for Every Generation
Kids
(Birth - 5th Grade) Children experience eternal love through stories, songs, games, and our caring volunteers in safe, engaging environments.
Parents
Offering support for the hardest job you'll ever love. Resources, community, and encouragement for parents navigating the beautiful chaos of raising kids while growing in faith together as a family.
There's nothing quite like finding the people who just get you. That's what our groups are all about. Whether you connect through serving others, exploring faith together, or just sharing coffee and stories, these smaller gatherings are where belonging happens naturally.
Young Adults
Community for the in-between years: building careers, relationships, and faith with others who get it.
Youth
(6th-12th Grade) Middle and high schoolers discovering faith, friendship, and their place in the world. Our devoted adult leaders commit for the entire school year to invest in your students.
