Chrishan Jeyaratnam from Hillsong East Coast on Leading Through Grief & Transformation
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Chrishan Jeyaratnam is the Lead Pastor of Hillsong East Coast, serving alongside his wife, Danielle. Originally from Australia, Chrishan pastored at Hillsong Church Perth before making the transition to New York City. Over the past three years, he has navigated the complexities of pastoring through transition, rebuilding trust, and fostering transformation within his church community.
In today’s conversation, you’ll hear about:
Leading people through grief and guiding a church through seasons of uncertainty
Reckoning with distrust and rebuilding confidence in leadership
Seeking transformation—first personally, then within the wider church
The unique charism of a local church and how it can be strengthened by the broader body of Christ
Chrishan shares with wisdom and authenticity as he reflects on the challenges of pastoring in a post-pandemic world, the role of spiritual formation in leadership, and the importance of deep relationships within the church. Enjoy this conversation with Chrishan Jeyaratnam.
Chrishan Jeyaratnam
Chrishan and his wife Danielle have served at Hillsong Church for many years, most recently as the Lead Pastors at Hillsong East Coast USA where they have been pastoring for the past three years. Before moving to New York with their four daughters, Chrishan and Danielle previously pastored at Hillsong Church Perth in Australia.
As a family, they are committed to loving God and people, and to and living the adventure that it is to build His Church.
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