St. Andrew’s

Pastoral Transition

On July 5th, St. Andrew’s UMC is thrilled to welcome our new permanent pastor:
Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cho

Pastor Jennifer is an ordained elder in the UMC and currently serves as Senior Pastor of Bridgewater UMC. She holds an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary and a D.Min. from Drew Theological School. With decades of pastoral leadership experience, she is known for thoughtful preaching, collaborative leadership, and cultivating vibrant, Christ-centered communities.

Her ministry focuses on forming disciples who deepen their faith, embody compassion, and live out the gospel with courage and integrity in daily life. She is deeply committed to mission and justice work and to building an inclusive church where all are welcomed, affirmed, and empowered to share their unique gifts and calling.

She has served in leadership roles within GNJ, guiding congregations through renewal and transition and mentoring candidates for ministry. She is married to Rev. Dr. Brandon Cho, retired elder and lead pastor of Beacon UMC.

We look forward to welcoming Pastor Jennifer for her first Sunday, July 5th, at St. Andrew’s UMC!

St. Andrew’s sincerely thanks all of our previous visiting worship leaders:

  • Rev. Junehee Yoon
    (St. Andrew’s New Coordinating Pastor)‍ ‍
    2025: September 21st, December 24th
    2026: January 4th, February 8th, March 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th, 28th

  • Rev. Beth Whalley Mitchell‍ ‍
    2025: June 22nd, 29th, September 7th, 14th
    2026: February 1st, March 8th, April 3rd

  • Rev. Jackie Burgess
    2025: July 6th, August 24th, 31st, October 5th, 12th, November 30th, December 7th, 21st

  • Rev. Semaj Vanzant
    2025: July 13th, 20th, 27th, August 3rd, 10th, 17th
    2026: January 11th, 18th, March 14th, 22nd, 29th, May 17th, 31st, June 14th, 21st

  • Rev. Patricia Wentworth
    2025: September 28th, October 19th, 26th

  • Rev. Fran Noll
    2025: November 2nd, 9th, 16th
    2026: January 25th, April 12th, 19th, 26th

  • Rev. David LeDuc
    2025: November 23rd, December 28th
    2026: February 15th, February 18th, May 10th, May 24th