STAFF TEAM

Dr. Ryan Johnson
Lead Pastor
Founder

Megan Johnson
Discipleship Director
Founder
Megan, alongside her husband Ryan, planted New City Church in 2015. They have four children: Tatum, Caden, Roman, and Maggie. Megan serves by guiding the formation of life-on-life discipleship groups and providing for the care and development of their leaders. She also serves on the liturgy team.

E. Brandon Dean
Assistant Pastor
Pastor Brandon, together with his wife Alisha, have been a part of New City Church since the initial Launch Team. They have two daughters (Halle and Maddy), a son-in-law (Steven), and a grandson (James) who all call New City Church their home. Brandon serves with a focus on engagement, communications, liturgy, and pastoral/Shepherding Care. He is the Secretary of the organization, the Clerk of the Session, and is a part of the teaching team.

Duane Mixon
Worship & Residencies Pastor
Pastor Duane, together with his wife Jessica, came to New City at the Beginning of 2022. They have three children: Miles, Iris, and Silas. Duane serves by curating our times of worship and providing for the care and development of worship leaders. He oversees the residency program at New City Church and is a part of the liturgy team.

Kelly Shipp
Children's Ministry Director
Kelly, together with her husband Kenny, have been a part of New City Church since the initial Launch Team. They have three children: Emma, Ben, and Everett. Kelly serves as the director of New City Kids and provides for the care and development of a team of children's ministry volunteers. Kelly is also providing leadership for the Shepherding Care Team alongside Pastor Brandon.

Anne Bridges
Children's Ministry Assistant Director
Anne, together with her husband Rob, have been a part of New City Church since we were still a portable church meeting in a middle school gym. They have two children: Rylan and Reese. Anne serves providing organization and leadership to New City Kids.

Patrick Choi
Youth Director

Erica Choi
Youth Director
Erica, alongside her husband Patrick, has been a part of New City Church since the very early days. They have two children: Haven and David. Erica and Patrick developed our student ministry from scratch. Erica serves as a worship leader, by handling our social media, and as a part of the liturgy team.

Mike McAuliff
Missional Communities Director
Mike, together with his wife Emily, were a part of the initial launch team of New City Church. They have two daughters: Ella and Ada. Mike serves by providing for the care and development of our Missional Community leaders, and as a part of our teaching and liturgy teams. As a ruling elder, Mike provides leadership and oversight for the organization as a part of the Session.

Bill Golden
Executive Director
Bill, together with his wife Karen, have been a part of New City Church since we were still portable and meeting in a middle school. They have two grown children: Mikayla and Nathan. Bill serves as our Executive Director, providing for the care and development of the staff. As a ruling elder, Bill provides leadership and oversight to the organization as a part of the Session.
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