Speaker - Andy Klenke
Global and Teaching Pastor
Speaker - Andy Klenke
Global and Teaching Pastor
Speaker - Christina Jackson
Connections Pastor
Speaker - Ray Kollbocker
Lead Pastor
New Season Podcast – Episode 2 Summary
Hosts: Josh and Andy Klenke
Focus: Reintroducing Andy as he steps into the Lead Pastor role and sharing updates on Parkview’s transition.
About Andy
Grew up near Detroit, moved to Chicago for college.
Married to Brittany, who works at Wheaton Academy; they have two boys, Ben (5) and Will (3).
Joined Parkview 10 years ago as High School Pastor, later served as Global and Teaching Pastor.
Leadership & Vision
Describes himself as strategic, intentional, and relational—“not a ready, shoot, aim kind of guy.”
Leads by encouragement and clarity, not authority.
Committed to Parkview’s core values of grace, openness, and diversity.
“We’re not changing just to change—every change will have vision and purpose behind it.”
Wants people to feel safe when they walk into Parkview.
What’s Changing
Internal staff structure and systems being updated for greater clarity and teamwork.
Executive Pastor Matt starts October 16 to help lead operations.
Andy completed a listening tour with staff and is now meeting with congregants for input and feedback.
What’s Staying the Same
Parkview’s heart, values, and teaching team model remain unchanged.
Continued emphasis on excellent worship, grace-filled community, and outward-focused ministry.
What’s Next
More behind-the-scenes organization this fall and winter.
Early 2026: Staff team will gather to dream and plan future ministry opportunities.
Expect more open communication—podcasts, updates, and ways to stay connected.
Speaker - Carlos De La Cruz
Creative Arts Pastor
Speaker - Ray Kollbocker
Lead Pastor
Speaker - Andy Klenke
Global and Teaching Pastor
On today’s episode, we went behind the scenes with Parkview’s leadership team as they navigate a major transition. Lead Pastor Ray Kollbocker reflects on 30 years of growth and passing the torch, while incoming Lead Pastor Andy shares his mindset and vision for the church’s next chapter. We talked about how embracing change, learning from the past, and intentional leadership searches are driving Parkview into a new season of opportunity. If you’re interested in how strong succession planning shapes thriving organizations, you’ll want to catch this conversation!
Speaker - Josh Afram
Family Pastor
Speaker - Andy Klenke
Global and Teaching Pastor
Speaker - Andy Klenke
Global and Teaching Pastor
Speaker - Christina Jackson
Connections Pastor
Speaker - Carlos De La Cruz
Creative Arts Pastor
Speakers - Andy Klenke and Christina Jackson
Speaker - Jake Ochoa, Student Pastor