The Ministry Collaborative
Jennifer Watley Maxwell
"Rev. Jennifer Watley Maxell affectionately known as “Rev. Jenn” is a woman for all seasons who is passionate about introducing a traumatized world to the healing balm of Jesus Christ. An Itinerate Elder ordained in the AME Church, she and her husband Rev. Charles A. Maxell, Jr. founded The Breakthrough Fellowship, a vibrant worshipping community located in Cobb County, Georgia. There she also founded “The Ellipsis Experience” a ministry for women and teen girls that provides safe space for transformation, healing and wholeness. Called to make an impact domestically and globally Rev. Jenn has ministered on several continents including Asia, Africa, and Europe. She has also been a featured speaker at the Women In Ministry Conference, The IC3 Church Growth and Development Conference and The Hampton University Ministers Conference among others. Possessing over three decades of leadership experience honed on Capitol Hill, in the corporate world and in the field of higher education, Rev. Jenn is a highly sought after leadership consultant and transformation coach. She serves as the Program Curator for The Ministry Collaborative as well as the Cohort Facilitator and a Doctoral Candidate in the Risking Faithfully Doctor of Ministry Program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Rev. Jenn is a published author, blogger and podcaster who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Howard University, and her Master of Divinity degree from Emory’s Candler School of Theology. She currently resides in Smyrna, Ga. with her husband Charles and three children Madison, Charles lll and Skylar. Rev. Jenn can be found on Facebook and Instagram @ jwatleymaxell or on her website www.jenniferwatleymaxell.com. "

What is the ministry challenge keeping you up at night?

The need for revival is keeping me up at night. I am deeply concerned about the mental, emotional and spiritual health of our nation as we collectively try to mend our fraying social fabric. Violence, racial injustice, political polarization and the dangerous religious rhetoric that is used to incite them all are only further dividing the Kingdom and weakening our already tenuous footing to win souls for Christ.

What is the greatest hope for God’s work in 2023 you’re dreaming about?

The greatest hope for Gods work in 2023 that I am dreaming about is a spiritual revival that will miraculously reorient hearts and minds away from our wicked ways so God can heal our land. It is my hope that clergy and ministry leaders will find also find greater capacity and renewed strength to continue to do the work of ministry.

What is a non-ministry activity that brings you joy and energy?

I love going to the theater with my family and friends.

What are the top 1-3 essentials for the Church in America to address to reach those who are spiritually open, but not yet following Jesus?

1. Repentance 2. Repair 3. Relationship
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