leadership

Leadership

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 Stanbery

LEAD PASTOR

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, Radiant 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.

Karen Morgan

Mike Jones

Blake Stanbery

Clint Menacof

Kevin Reece

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

Ryan Earnhart

IT/Technical Director

Rebecca Stanbery

Ministry Pastor

Elizabeth Hamilton

Student Ministries Director

Jenny Murray

Worship Pastor

Marie Shearer

Children's Ministry Director

Jeremy Myers

Facilities & Grounds Director

Rebecca Stanbery

MINISTRY PASTOR

Jenny Murray

WORSHIP PASTOR

FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR

Allison Frost

DISCIPLESHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Hamilton 

Marie Shearer

Student Ministries Director

Children's Ministry Director

Ryan Earnhardt

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Kyle Hamilton

FACILITIES AND GROUNDS DIRECTOR

Jeremy Myers

Maintenance and Security Manager