REV. jessica brendler naulty

Pastor Jessica, Senior Pastor of Clinton UMC, has a passion for helping others experience God’s love and growing into their best selves through worship, small groups, and mission. She believes we can transform the world in God’s love one heart at a time.


Before coming to CUMC, Pastor Jessica served as the pastor of the United Methodist Church of Red Bank for 8 years, and as an associate pastor of Haddonfield UMC for 4. She is a graduate of Drew Theological School and a fourth-generation United Methodist pastor.


Prior to answering her call, she taught high school Environmental Science, and still finds joy and awe in the complexity of God’s amazing creation. Pastor Jessica is the proud mother of two amazing children, Alyssa and Kristie.