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Branden Petersen is the founding co-pastor of Resurrection Life NYC in Manhattan, New York City. He is also the founder and executive director of Global Cities Network, a network focused on starting new churches in global cities around the world. Branden also serves as an adjunct professor at Wesley Seminary. Branden is currently finishing his Doctor of Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary (graduates May 2025), and he holds degrees from Wesley Seminary, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, and The University of Northern Iowa. Branden lives in New York City with his wife and co-pastor, Jenn, and they have two young adult children who are at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

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Jenn Petersen serves as President & CEO for World Hope International. Before that, Jenn served as Director of Mobilization NYC for International Justice Mission. She is also the founding co-pastor of Resurrection Life NYC, a multi-ethnic congregation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Jenn is an avid singer/songwriter and worship leader and is passionate about justice, spiritual formation, and unleashing people to become who they were created to be. In her free time, you can find her exploring NYC, reading, writing, making music, or doing anything creative (like renovating a cottage in the woods or convincing everyone to play a game). Jenn holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northern Iowa. She resides in Manhattan with her husband, two college-aged children, and their dog Charlie Parker. 

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Sneak Peek at some of the Petersen's teaching: https://www.reslifenyc.church/watch