hi, I’m Naseem!

naseem [farsi]: a cool, fresh breeze

“... that hearts would be refreshed” (Philemon 1:7)



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About Naseem Khalili

Simply put: I am passionate about people, their stories, and how we’re all connected through the grand story of Scripture.


I am a second-generation Iranian-American daughter of immigrants who were the first in their family to convert to Christianity.


I have served in the local church as long as I can remember -- and through God’s grace, transitioned from working in corporate tech / the wedding planning to pastoral ministry back in 2017.


I feel called to use my voice as a female pastor to preach, teach, and shepherd Christ-followers on our journey to maturity in our discipleship (Col. 1:28).







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When we experience new life in Jesus, there is a refreshing and transformation that happens and continues to happen daily.


I feel emphatic that my purpose is to equip, exhort, and empower the Church to step into that transformation; to live out the deeply formed and flourishing life that God has purposed for His children.



One of my life verses in ministry:



“...So that people may see and know,

may consider and understand,

that the hand of the Lord has done this.”

(Is. 41:20)

Freelance Writing

Grit & Virtue

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Experiences

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  • Community Formation Pastor

Imago Dei Church, Portland OR

2024



  • Discipleship & Communities Pastor

Awakening Church, San Jose CA

2021- 2023



  • Communications & Connections Director

Awakening Church

2017-2021



  • Wedding & Event Planner

Naseem Events (founder)

Jan. 2016 - March 2020



  • Editorial Content Curator
  • Partner Success Manager

Sosh, San Francisco

May 2013 - Dec. 2015



Education

  • Wheaton College

Ministry Leadership & Theology

M.A. in progress

  • UC Davis

B.A. Communications | B.A. Psychology


Passions & Skills

  • Enneagram & Working Genius

Trained in teaching and facilitating groups/ teams in both assessments

  • Freelance Writer


(see below for portfolio)

“To grow as a disciple of Christ is not adding Christ to your life, but collapsing into Christ AS your life.”

Dane Ortlund


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(408) 425-3246