Rev. Jody Andrade

Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA)
Organization: Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

The Rev. Jody Andrade is a Presbyterian minister serving in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 2014, she brings a deep commitment to preaching, pastoral care, and guiding congregations through seasons of transformation. Jody is currently a Transitional Minister, walking with churches during times of pastoral change and reminding them that God continues to hold them tenderly through every stage of renewal.

A native of Atlanta, Rev. Andrade earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Wake Forest University, followed by a Master of Education from Georgia State University. She later pursued her Master of Divinity at Columbia Theological Seminary, where she was awarded the seminary’s preaching prize. Her diverse background includes experience as a sports agent, nonprofit leader, and mission partner, which informs her ministry with a broad perspective on faith in public life.

Rev. Andrade has a special passion for mentoring candidates for ministry and for equipping lay leaders to discover their own gifts for service. She emphasizes the importance of building trust, nurturing shalom during conflict, and empowering congregations to live into God’s call together. She is especially drawn to the ministries of pastoral care, walking alongside people in times of both challenge and joy.

Her international mission experience, including partnership work in Zambia, broadened her understanding of the global church and the shared witness of Christian communities worldwide. She continues to advocate for interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, and faithful responses to pressing social issues such as poverty, hunger, and justice.

Jody and her husband, Billy, are the proud parents of two adult children. They share their home with their beloved small dog, Honey. Whether preaching, mentoring, or gathering around a dinner table, Rev. Andrade embodies a ministry of hospitality, hope, and deep trust in God’s presence.