Pastors Podcast A Culture that Carries | Season 9, Episode 10
Jan 5, 2026
Jemima Varughese, Senior Associate Pastor of Kingdomcity, shares her journey from New Zealand to leading a global church movement across 22 countries. She discusses the importance of preserving Kingdom principles while allowing local expressions of worship. Jemima emphasizes the need for adaptable, Spirit-led leadership and the significance of investing in youth ministry for long-term growth. With her family actively involved in ministry, she also highlights the balance between organizational systems and spiritual flexibility.
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A Quick-Growing Ministry Marriage
- Jemima grew up in the Philippines, later met Mark on a mission trip in Malaysia and married him five months after their first coffee.
- She then moved to Malaysia the next day and began ministry with him.
Prioritize High-Frequency Communication
- Communicate relentlessly across the whole team using weekly meetings and WhatsApp groups to protect culture.
- Teach the why behind practices so local teams adapt without losing core principles.
Principles Over Preferences
- Distinguish principles from preferences so core values stay intact while expression varies by city.
- Principles (worship, giving) remain non-negotiable; preferences (music style, food) are adaptable.