OUR LEAD PASTOR
Blake Stanbery
Blake Stanbery serves as Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, where he is committed to building a thriving, Spirit-filled community that impacts generations.
Blake earned his bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University and two master’s degrees from Liberty University in Education and Theological Studies. Prior to pastoral ministry, he held executive leadership roles in corporate and government finance and Christian education. Licensed as a CPA in North Carolina and having previously served as a Christian school superintendent, Blake brings both spiritual conviction and organizational clarity to his leadership.
He is passionate about cultivating healthy teams, raising up leaders, and helping people walk in the joy, freedom, and power of the Holy Spirit. Outside of ministry, Blake enjoys fly fishing remote trout streams, camping, and creating meaningful memories with his wife Rebecca, their family, and friends.
Blake earned his bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University and two master’s degrees from Liberty University in Education and Theological Studies. Prior to pastoral ministry, he held executive leadership roles in corporate and government finance and Christian education. Licensed as a CPA in North Carolina and having previously served as a Christian school superintendent, Blake brings both spiritual conviction and organizational clarity to his leadership.
He is passionate about cultivating healthy teams, raising up leaders, and helping people walk in the joy, freedom, and power of the Holy Spirit. Outside of ministry, Blake enjoys fly fishing remote trout streams, camping, and creating meaningful memories with his wife Rebecca, their family, and friends.
Blake Stanbery
OUR LEAD PASTOR
Blake Stanbery serves as Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, where he is committed to building a thriving, Spirit-filled community that impacts generations.
Blake earned his bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University and two master’s degrees from Liberty University in Education and Theological Studies. Prior to pastoral ministry, he held executive leadership roles in corporate and government finance and Christian education. Licensed as a CPA in North Carolina and having previously served as a Christian school superintendent, Blake brings both spiritual conviction and organizational clarity to his leadership.
He is passionate about cultivating healthy teams, raising up leaders, and helping people walk in the joy, freedom, and power of the Holy Spirit. Outside of ministry, Blake enjoys fly fishing remote trout streams, camping, and creating meaningful memories with his wife Rebecca, their family, and friends.
Blake earned his bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University and two master’s degrees from Liberty University in Education and Theological Studies. Prior to pastoral ministry, he held executive leadership roles in corporate and government finance and Christian education. Licensed as a CPA in North Carolina and having previously served as a Christian school superintendent, Blake brings both spiritual conviction and organizational clarity to his leadership.
He is passionate about cultivating healthy teams, raising up leaders, and helping people walk in the joy, freedom, and power of the Holy Spirit. Outside of ministry, Blake enjoys fly fishing remote trout streams, camping, and creating meaningful memories with his wife Rebecca, their family, and friends.
WE ARE COVERED
WE ARE strengthened
WE ARE guided
BY OUR APOSTOLIC OVERSIGHT TEAM
BY OUR CHURCH ELDERS
BY OUR STAFF
This team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church. Our Church Staff serve the congregation and are responsible for the
development of the spiritual life of the church.
development of the spiritual life of the church.
Our Church Elders are a team whose lives reflect humility and holiness. Elders are selected by the Lead Pastor to provide care for the members of the church, provide wise counsel to church leadership, and assist church leadership in discipleship and equipping the church for ministry.
The Apostolic Elders are a team of experienced ministers whose purpose is to help evaluate the overall health of the church and of the Senior Pastor. They advise the pastoral leadership regarding the purpose and vision of the church.
Aaron Kennedy
Dr. Frank Harvey
Sonny Misar
Karen Morgan
Kevin Reece
Mike Jones
Clint Menacof
Blake Stanbery
Senior Pastor, Opendoor Church
Founding Pastor, New Covenant Church
Pastoral Director, Spirit & Truth Church Network
WE ARE COVERED
BY OUR APOSTOLIC OVERSIGHT TEAM
The Apostolic Elders are a team of experienced ministers whose purpose is to help
evaluate the overall health of the church and of the Senior Pastor. They advise
the pastoral leadership regarding the purpose and vision of the church.
Aaron Kennedy
Senior Pastor, Opendoor Church
Dr. Frank Harvey
Founding Pastor, New Covenant Church
Sonny Misar
Pastoral Director, Spirit & Truth Church Network
WE ARE strengthened
BY OUR CHURCH ELDERS
Our Church Elders are a team whose lives reflect humility and holiness.
Elders are selected by the Lead Pastor to provide care for the members of
the church, provide wise counsel to church leadership, and assist church
leadership in discipleship and equipping the church for ministry.
Blake Stanbery
Governing Elder
Mike Jones
Governing Elder
Norm Wood
Ministering Elder
Karen Morgan
Governing Elder
Kevin Reece
Governing Elder
Greg Christopher
Ministering Elder
Clint Menacof
Governing Elder
Jim Marks
Ministering Elder
Aaron Giese
Ministering Elder
Not Pictured: Betty Suhre, Ministering Elder
WE ARE GUIDED
BY OUR CHURCH STAFF
This team oversees the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church.
Our Church Staff serve the congregation and are responsible for the
development of the spiritual life of the church.
Blake Stanbery
Lead Pastor
Tim Skinner
Teaching Pastor
Ryan Earnhart
Technical Director
Rebecca Stanbery
Ministry Pastor
Elizabeth Hamilton
Next Gen Director
Jenny Murray
Worship Pastor
Cody Pensabene
Community Life Director
Kyle Hamilton
Young Adults Director