Each week Baptist Women in Ministry introduces an amazing minister, and this week we are pleased to introduce Kasey Jones.
Kasey, tell us how you are currently serving in ministry?
I serve as senior pastor of National Baptist Memorial Church in Washington, D.C., and I also am the past moderator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
What have been some of the challenges you have faced in your ministry journey?
One of the biggest challenges I face is self-care. Too often, my study and preparation for ministry has replaced the time I need with God to nurture my personal relationship. They are not one and the same. My personal nourishment and growth suffers, and thus my ability to lead suffers. Accountability partners and peer learning groups have been helpful to keep a better balance, but it is an ongoing struggle.
What do you love best about your ministry position?
Through the ministry of the local church I love working with folks to recognize God is working in their personal lives and in our ministry. Also, I love when our ministry is the presence of Christ in our community through meaningful service and relationships with residents, churches, and organizations.
With my service on the governing board of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), I love being part of the transformative work taking place. As a relatively young organization, CBF has made very real and meaningful contribution throughout the world. It has been great being part of a team that helps us own our story. Although the discourse regarding denominationalism centers on decline, CBF story centers on local and global mission efforts that impact lives.