By Erik Cave, Director of NextGen Ministries
Enjoy this interview with Jeneeth Christopher Pathula, the new Director of Student Ministries at Kent Covenant Church
What is your personal and ministry background?
I grew up in a Christian family having daily family prayer, and reading the Word of God. When I attended a National Youth Conference at the age of 19, I realized that God called me to be His son. It was time for me to surrender my life and accept Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. During the same time I was in the children’s ministry that my dad started called Feel A Fellow Feeling Foundation.
I moved to Chicago for Moody Theological Seminary where I lead small groups as a leader in the Discipleship cohort, and I held the position of Men’s Chaplain for a year. During my final year in seminary, and after graduation, I was involved with Park Community Church. Here I did multiple internships, served as a host for Saturday night services, and lead small groups. I met my wonderful wife and teammate in ministry, Noelle Pathula, in my final year of seminary.
What are you passionate about in ministry right now?
OH!!! I am passionate about learning the Word of God. Trust me! I love learning. I turn this passion for learning God’s Word to teaching His Word to the youth.
How can we pray for you?
God’s wisdom over my wife and me while I am leading the Student Ministry. Pray for the students. This pandemic has been hard on them.
Five things you didn’t know about Jeneeth:
What is your personal philosophy?
Learn and keep learning.
What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?
TWO things: I couldn’t live without My wife and spicy food.
What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far?
The greatest challenge was trusting God with His plans for my life, especially with my transition from India to Chicago. Backstory: In 2014, when I first moved from India to Chicago, I had a lot of first-time experiences. First time getting on a plane, leaving family, leaving the country, and I had less than $1000 in my pocket. I had no friends, no job, or a place to stay. All I knew was that God was leading me to study at Moody Theological Seminary, and I had to trust Him. That was hard and challenging.
What is the one thing you cannot resist?
Puppies.
Where is your favorite place to be?
Restaurants. “Food” is my love language.
Which one would you want most – flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities?
Flying Cars. Everyman’s childhood dream
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