Chrishan Jeyaratnam from Hillsong East Coast on Leading Through Grief & Transformation

The Pastorate Podcast

Seasons of transition and uncertainty can test a leader’s resilience and calling. How do we guide a church through grief, rebuild trust, and embrace transformation with integrity?

In this episode, Chrishan Jeyaratnam, Lead Pastor of Hillsong East Coast, joins Jason Ballard to share his journey of pastoring through deep change. He reflects on leading a church in the aftermath of crisis, navigating distrust in leadership, and the personal and communal transformation necessary for renewal. Chrishan also unpacks the unique identity of a local church and how drawing from the broader body of Christ can bring strength and restoration.

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

Biography

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 3 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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