Speaker - Andy Klenke

Lead Pastor

Speaker - Ray Kollbocker

Pastor Emeritus

Speaker BC

Guest Pastor

Speaker - Carlos De La Cruz

Creative Arts Pastor

Welcome back to "A New Season," Parkview’s podcast all about church life, leadership transitions, and the stories behind the scenes. In this episode, Josh and Andy reconnect after a winter hiatus, sharing both lighthearted moments—like surviving Illinois cold snaps, frozen pipes, and debating Survivor strategies—and diving deep into the recent major transition at Parkview: saying farewell to longtime pastor Ray after 31 years and welcoming Andy into his new role as Lead Pastor.

Speaker - Andy Klenke

Lead Pastor

Speaker - Andy Klenke

Lead Pastor

Speaker - Andy Klenke

Lead Pastor

Speaker - Andy Klenke

Lead Pastor

On today’s episode of "A New Season," we sat down with Parkview’s own Christina (CJ) and Jake, hosted by Josh, for an inside look at the stories and heart behind the leaders guiding the church through transition. Christina (CJ) shared her journey from studying theater and music to pastoral ministry, and gave us an authentic glimpse into her passion for connecting people both to community and to God. Jake recounted his path from business ambitions to discovering his calling in student ministry, including his experiences in Chicago and his commitment to showing up for students well beyond Sunday mornings.

The episode highlighted the excitement—and reality—of change at Parkview, from new roles and organizational updates to deeper values like hospitality and connection. Both Christina (CJ) and Jake talked about the ways their personal lives overlap with ministry, and how they’re looking forward to upcoming efforts like student retreats and Team World Vision runs. Plus, we learned about their favorite Christmas movies (with some debate over what counts!), quirky family facts, and the behind-the-scenes work that often goes unnoticed but is crucial for helping people feel at home.

If you’re curious about what goes into leading a vibrant, evolving church—especially during seasons of change—you’ll get a refreshing, personal perspective in this episode.