Staff

Marion Mason

NoVA Campus Pastor

Marion is originally from Lincolnton, GA, but as a military child, he spent a number of years in North Carolina and the DC metro area. Marion is a sports enthusiast and competed in Track and Field at the University of Virginia, where he graduated with a BA in Government and Foreign Affairs. He holds Master’s degrees in Public Administration and Non-Profit Management from George Mason University and Religion (Christian Leadership) from Liberty University. Marion has a deep passion for creating environments that optimize learning, personal development, and spiritual growth. Marion and his wife, Tamika, have been married since 2004 and have three beautiful daughters, Mianna, Makyah, and Mykal. For the 10 years prior to NCC, Marion and Tamika served the Boston community through a multi-ethnic church plant, various non-profit organizations, and local colleges. The Mason family enjoys barbecues, sports, board games, and outdoor activities.

Departments: Executive Leadership Team | NoVA Campus

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Jenni Clayville

NoVA Weekend Experience Pastor

Jenni Wong Clayville was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She is wife to Brian and boy-mom to Chance & Paxton. Jenni is an unpretentious foodie, more pretentious coffee lover, mediocre CrossFitter, and a self-proclaimed comedienne.

Her educational background is in Psychology (Social and Behavioral Sciences) and Theology, and how they connect holistically. Jenni has been in full-time ministry since 2001, serving as a Pastor in churches in Portland, OR., El Paso, TX., Oklahoma City, OK., and Fort Worth, TX. She has a wide variety of ministry experience in positions such as Worship Pastor to First Impressions to Executive Pastor. Now, she and her family have planted roots in Fairfax, VA.

In her spare time, you can find Jenni reading in her favorite chair at home, sitting in a soccer field cheering on her sons, scrolling through social media, avoiding shopping malls, finding the funny in just about anything and avoiding clowns. Mostly the scary ones. Which are all of them.

Departments: NoVA Campus

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Josh Coad

NoVA Worship Leader

Josh Coad grew up in Ft. Worth, TX. In 2010, he graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in writing. With 15 years’ experience leading worship, Josh is passionate about crafting worship experiences that lead to a greater awareness of God, encourage community, and shape worshippers to follow the way of Jesus.

Josh loves to read, write, and spend time with his family. He lives in D.C. with his wife, Rachael, and their two daughters, Ellie and Nora.

Departments: NoVA Campus

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Louise Goodwin

NoVA First Impressions Director

Louise is honored to serve as the NoVA First Impressions Director and is passionate about connecting with people and serving the Lord through the local church. Louise puts the “extra” in extrovert. Whether she is serving as a counselor, coach, spiritual director, or connecting with guests, she gets great joy in listening to others share their story. Her love for others’ stories is only surpassed by her love for healing and seeing people find new levels of freedom.

Originally from Boise, Idaho, Louise greatly misses the smell of mountain dirt. She cut her teeth in ministry as a worship leader, and cultivated a love for Bible study, worship leadership, and inner-healing at Northwest Nazarene University where she earned a degree in Religious Studies, followed by a masters in Mental Health Counseling at UMass - Boston. She thoroughly enjoys living at the intersection of theology and psychology where she channels her inner monk and practices holy noticing in order to develop a better understanding of the human experience and God’s relentless pursuit of our whole selves.

Louise is wife to Jeremy, and mom to Isaac and Caleb. After seven military moves in 17 years, the Goodwin’s are thrilled to have purchased a home in Arlington and look forward to growing some roots! Her perfect day includes sleeping in, brunch, and either a hike or an afternoon of sand volleyball. The day ends sitting next to a fire pit roasting locally-made, small-batch marshmallows and belly-laughing with good friends. Consider yourself invited!

Departments: NoVA Campus

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Jasmine Chestnut

NoVA Groups Director

A true native to the DMV, Jasmine Chestnut was born in Washington, D.C., raised in Maryland, and has called the City of Alexandria, VA home since 2006. No joke - it really was the word “community” that drew her to NCC. Her heart is to see individuals awakened to the truth and love within and surrounding them through participation in authentic relationships formed in the context of reciprocal, sustainable communities. That’s definitely a group effort!... which is why she loves serving on our Groups team. Jasmine brings creativity and a design thinking lens to ministry, influenced by her 17 years designing human-centered environments that support people as they work, learn, connect, and heal.

Jasmine is committed to being a lifelong student, practicing the arts of being a wife to William, mom to Layla & Jacob, and friend while finding time to explore the intersections of her interests in food, tea, art, herbalism, spiritual formation, rookie gardening, forest bathing, and mountain-seeking. She holds a M.A. in Interior Design and a B.S. in Biology, and is amazed at how she continues to draw from both throughout her exciting journey of a career.

Departments: NoVA Campus

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Ashlei Brathwaite

Kids Director

Born in Colorado to two military parents, Ashlei moved to the DMV area so long ago that she's basically a native of the area. Having a background in Psychology she spent many years in education and coached HS & Club Volleyball. After several prayers to find a way to merge her love of the next generation & their development with her faith. Having attended NCC since 2018, she was blessed to find a role on staff working with Kids & their Families. Her passion for this next generation's faith foundation drives her to make every Sunday & each interaction a special one for kids, families, and her amazing volunteers!

When she's not at work, you can find her trying out new recipes, making travel plans, reading books, and doing car karaoke!

Departments: NoVA Campus

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Natalia Guzman

Missions Ministry Lead

Natalia was born and raised in a small town in the Caribbean coast of Colombia. She graduated from law school in her hometown in 2018. Shortly after that and pursuing God’s calling, she moved to Colorado to work on a cultural exchange program that would bring her to DC a year later. She joined NCC in mid-2019 and started serving with the first impressions team at the Lincoln campus. Later that year she would join the Living Room and learn about the Missions ministry at NCC. Natalia became a Missions Protege in 2020, and officially joined NCC Staff in 2022 as the NoVA Campus Missions Lead. Natalia is very passionate about people and creating relationships, she believes that Jesus’s perfect love is beautifully manifested through community. Her favorite things include outdoor activities, learning languages, and bringing people together.

Departments: NoVA Campus

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