STAFF TEAM
Dr. Ryan Johnson
Lead Pastor
FOUNDER
Pastor Ryan, and his wife Megan, planted New City Church from scratch in 2015. He has four children, Tatum, Caden, Roman, and Maggie. Preaching the Word of God, casting vision, pastoral care, and oversight of the organization are just some of the ways that Ryan provides servant leadership of this church.
Megan Johnson
discipleship DIRECTOR
FOUNDER
Megan, and her husband Ryan, planted New City Church. She has four children, Tatum, Caden, Roman, and Maggie. Guiding the formation of life-on-life discipleship groups, as well as the care and development of their leaders, is Megan's main role at New City Church.
E. Brandon Dean
ASSISTANT PASTOR
Brandon and his wife Alisha have been a part of New City Church since before it was planted. They have two grown daughters (Halle and Maddy), a son-in-law (Steven), and a grandchild (James) who all call New City Church their home. Brandon wears many hats, but his primary focus is on engagement, liturgy, and pastoral/shepherding care. He is also a member of the creative and preaching teams and serves as Clerk of the Session.
Duane Mixon
Worship and Residencies PASTOR
Duane joined the staff of New City Church in January of 2022. He, and his wife Jessica, have three children, Miles, Iris, and Silas. Duane is responsible for curating our times of worship as well as the care and development of our worship leaders. Additionally, he is overseeing the creation of an ongoing residency program at New City Church.
Kelly Shipp
Children's Ministry DIRECTOR
As a part of the original launch team, Kelly developed New City Kids from the ground up. She, and her husband Kenny, have three children, Emma, Ben, and Everett. Coming alongside parents as they disciple their children is her main focus at New City Church. Kelly is also overseeing the creation of a shepherding care ministry.
Anne Bridges
Children's Ministry Assistant Director
Anne, and her husband Rob, have been Covenant Partners at New City Church since we were a portable church meeting in a middle school. They have two children, Rylan and Reese. Anne provides organization and leadership to New City Kids.
Patrick Choi
Youth DIRECTOR
Patrick, and his wife Erica, are developing a vibrant ministry for Junior High and Senior High students at New City Church. They have two children, Haven and David. Patrick is a part of the preaching team, and as a ruling elder, he provides leadership and shepherding oversight for the organization as a part of the Session.
Erica Choi
Youth Director
Erica, and her husband Patrick, have two children, Haven and David. Erica is all about developing discipleship relationships with young people - whether they are new to the faith or making their parents' faith their own. Erica is one of our key worship leaders and oversees our social media presence.
Bill Golden
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bill, and his wife Karen, have been a part of New City Church since we were a church plant meeting in a Middle School. He first entered leadership as a ruling elder, and later joined the staff as our Executive Director. Caring for the staff and their development is Bill's primary focus at New City Church. Bill and Karen have two grown children, Mikayla and Nathan.
Cheri Ryan
Operations and Ministry Partnerships DIRECTOR
Cheri, and her husband Mark, were integral to our transition from a church plant to an established church within our community. They have two daughters, Hannah and Amelia. Cheri oversees the day-to-day operations of the church and facility, and global and local ministry partnerships.
Mike McAuliff
Missional Communities Director
Mike, and his wife Emily, were a part of the initial Launch Team when New City Church was planted. They have two daughters, Ella and Ada. Mike's primary focus with New City Church is providing encouragement and oversight to our Missional Community leaders. He also is a regular part of our preaching team and serves as a ruling elder on the Session.
Hospitality
Jessica Ly
PRAYER
Josiah Vega
New City U
E. Brandon Dean
TECH
Duane Mixon
SECURITY
Kenny Shipp
PARKING
John Hudson
Liturgy
E. Brandon Dean
USHERS
Dennis Boyd
Worship
Duane Mixon
Preaching
Ryan Johnson
Sacrament Prep
Alisha Dean
ENGAGEMENT COUNTER
Cheri Ryan
Accounting
Art Edwards
I.T.
Antonio da Silva
Local Missions
Cheri Ryan
FOR THE CITY
Amanda Martin
Generosity
Mark Ryan
BENEVOLENCE
John Hudson
WIDOW CARE
John Hudson
Human Resources
Cheri Ryan
Global Missions
Cheri Ryan
Engagement
Cheri Ryan
Graphic Design
E. Brandon Dean
Social Media
Erica Choi
Communications
E. Brandon Dean
Residencies
Duane Mixon
Creative
Duane Mixon
Facilities
Cheri Ryan
Missional Communities
Mike McAuliff
Discipleship Groups
Megan Johnson
Decor
E. Brandon Dean
Administration
Cheri Ryan
Special Events Childcare
Rachel O'Dell
OFFICERS
THE SESSION
Our Board of Elders
RYAN JOHNSON
Teaching Elder | Moderator
E. BRANDON DEAN
Teaching Elder | Clerk
JOE BRAND
Ruling Elder
BILL GOLDEN
Ruling Elder
PHIL WHITE
Ruling Elder
BRIAN PETTIGREW
Ruling Elder
MIKE MCAULIFF
Ruling Elder
PATRICK CHOI
Ruling Elder
JEFF THOMAS
Ruling Elder
THE DIACONATE
Our Board of Deacons
JOHN HUDSON
Deacon | Chairman
ART EDWARDS
Deacon | Treasurer
STEVEN SEXTON
Deacon | Secretary
MARK RYAN
Deacon
KENNY SHIPP
Deacon
ANTONIO DA SILVA
Deacon