Pastor Ryan and his wife, Megan, planted New City Church from scratch in 2015. As Lead Pastor, Ryan is the visionary leader of New City, serving as Moderator of the Session, President of the organization, and head of the Teaching Team, Creative Team, and Pastoral Staff. He is also the Executive Director of Metro Atlanta Collective, our local church planting network. Ryan and Megan have watched their family grow alongside the church, with four children who bring joy and energy to the community.

Megan and Ryan founded New City Church in 2015. As Discipleship Director, Megan provides visionary leadership in the area of our Discipleship Pathways, guiding the formation of life-on-life discipleship groups as well as cohorts of various types. Megan also provides for the care and development of our small group leaders. She is also a trusted voice on our Liturgy Team.  Outside of New City Church, Megan is the director of Parakaleo in the Metro Atlanta region, a ministry that provides care and support for the wives of church planters. She also cherishes spending time outdoors with Ryan and their four children.

Pastor Brandon has been a part of New City Church since the initial Launch Team. As Associate Pastor, Brandon provides visionary leadership in the areas of Theology, Shepherding and Pastoral Care, Officer Development, and Prayer. Brandon also serves on the Liturgy Team, Creative Team, Teaching Team, and occasionally the Choir. Outside of his ministry at New City, Brandon cherishes time with his wife, their two daughters, son-in-law, and three grandchildren.

Patrick and Erica have been a part of New City Church since just after we launched. As Assistant Pastor, Patrick oversees the Family and Young Adult ministries at New City. He and Erica built our student ministry from scratch and provide for the care and development of a team of youth leaders. Patrick is a regular part of our Liturgy Team and Teaching Team and serves in an advisory role on our Session. Since starting the student ministry at New City, Patrick and Erica have loved watching their family grow with two kids of their own.

Erica and Patrick have been a part of New City Church since the early days. Together they developed our student ministry from the ground up and provide for the care and development of a team of youth volunteers. Erica also provides visionary leadership in the area of Engagement, guiding people from when they first visit New City until they are fully engaged and connected Covenant Partners within our church family. She is also a worship leader and part of our Liturgy Team. Outside of New City Church, Erica serves as the Director of Operations for Metro Atlanta Collective, our local church planting network. Since starting the student ministry at New City, Erica and Patrick have loved watching their family grow with two children of their own.

Kelly and her husband, Kenny, have been a part of New City Church since the initial Launch Team. As our Shepherding and Children's Ministry Director, Kelly built our children's ministry, New City Kids, from the ground up and provides for the care and development of a team of children's leaders, teachers, and other volunteers. Kelly has been commissioned as a Shepherd providing care and support for women within the church. Additionally, alongside Pastor Brandon, Kelly provides visionary leadership to a team of commissioned Shepherds who come alongside the officers of the church to care for the flock. Outside of New City, Kelly and Kenny enjoy life with their three children.

Kelsi and her husband, Stephen, have been a part of New City Church since 2021. As the Children's Ministry Assistant Director, Kelsi provides organizational leadership to our children's ministry, New City Kids. At home, Kelsi and Stephen are busy raising their three children and enjoying family life together.

Bill and his wife, Karen, have been a part of New City since we were still a portable church plant meeting at Richards Middle School. As our Executive Director, Bill provides for the care and development of the staff team. Bill provides leadership and oversight, as well as shepherding care, as a Ruling Elder on our Session. Outside of New City, Bill serves as Candidates Director for Mission to the World, the global missions arm of the Presbyterian Church in America. Bill and Karen love traveling and making memories with their two children and their spouses.

Catherine and her husband, Greg, have been a part of New City Church since 2023. As our Communications and Design Coordinator, Catherine communicates the gospel of Jesus Christ through the vision and mission of New City Church to our congregation and the greater community. Catherine and Greg are loving life as parents to their daughter and are excitedly expecting their second child.

David and his wife, Jessica, have been a part of New City Church since we were still meeting in a middle school. As our Facilities Director, David engages with the community, our ministry partners, and our Covenant Partners as they utilize the facilities and resources on our church campus.  David also serves as a Deacon and usher at New City. At home, David and Jessica are busy raising their four children, keeping life lively and full.

Sherry and her husband, Art, have been a part of New City Church since the launch team. As Events Coordinator, Sherry assists our staff team in creating memorable moments within the life of the church. She also comes alongside people during milestone moments like weddings and funerals. Sherry and Art love serving the church and making the most of family life with their two teenagers.

Nathan and his wife, Megan, have been a part of New City Church since we were meeting in a Middle School. As our Worship Director, Nathan leads a team of talented musicians as they lead us in times of worship through song. He also gives leadership to our liturgy team and serves as a worship leader. A recent graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary, Nathan balances ministry with family life, enjoying life with Megan and their two young children.

Evan and his wife, Jenna, have been a part of New City Church since we were still meeting in a middle school. As our Tech Director, Evan supports the Worship Team, Teaching Team, and Communications Team as he leads a team of volunteers who ensure that the gospel is presented clearly through audio and visual means. Evan also serves as a videographer. Outside of church, Evan and Jenna love their busy life raising their toddler son and making the most of family time together.

Caroline has attended New City Church since 2020. In her role, Caroline provides support, connection, accommodations, and services to individuals with special needs, helping ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to be fully integrated into the life and ministry of NCC. Outside of New City, Caroline enjoys spending time with her daughter and serves as a special education teacher at Lions Learning Academy at Hebron Christian Academy.

Jorge and his wife, Brittany, have been a part of New City Church since the initial Launch Team. Jorge is our first Church Planting Resident and is attending Metro Atlanta Seminary in preparation for planting an Hispanic-speaking church within Gwinnett County. Outside of New City Church, Jorge is the Executive Director of Upper90, a vibrant ministry within the Hispanic community - here in Gwinnett County and also in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. At home, Jorge and Brittany are busy raising their four children, keeping life lively and full.

As a missionary kid, Lucas grew up in Brazil and South Africa before his family finally settled in the United States. Lucas developed a love for soccer which led to a scholarship at Bethel College in Indiana, where he majored in Kinesiology and minored in Biblical Studies. He speaks four languages, enjoys working out, playing sports, traveling, board games, and is secretly a nerd for psychology, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Harry Potter. As our College and Young Adults Intern, Lucas is helping to develop our ministry to young adults and will be focused on launching a ministry at Georgia Gwinnett College and Gwinnett Tech.  

Mike and his wife, Emily, were a part of the initial Launch Team for New City Church. Mike is a Church Planting Resident and is attending Reformed Theological Seminary. As a Ruling Elder, Mike provides leadership and oversight, as well as shepherding care, as a part of the Session. He is a regular part of the Liturgy Team and Teaching Team. Outside of New City, Mike serves as Executive Director of Youth for Christ in Atlanta and enjoys life with Emily as they raise their two teenage daughters.