1. We are pastor led.
The Lead Pastor is the spiritual overseer of the Church and directs its activities. He is the corporation's president, acts as chairman of the Board of Directors, and presides over all business meetings. He partners along with the executive pastoral team and leads the day-to-day operations of NWC.
Lead Pastors:
Joe and Kristy Lyons
Joe and Kristy Lyons
2. We are board governed.
The Board of Directors are members of the congregation who oversee the finances and direct the provision of the facilities needed by the church. They provide counsel to the Lead Pastor regarding the major financial commitments of the church.
The Northwest Church Board of Directors are:
Al Drinkwater
Al Olson
Jerry Burleson
Melody Espinoza
Preston Bacon
Tim Langley
Todd Garner
Al Drinkwater
Al Olson
Jerry Burleson
Melody Espinoza
Preston Bacon
Tim Langley
Todd Garner
Operations Team
Melody Espinoza
Executive Director
Krystal Byrd
Administrative Manager
Jennifer Marler
Accounts Manager
Weekend ExperienceTeam
Jay Lewis
Weekend Experience Director
Amber Brannon
Worship Pastor
Anthony Lofton
Music Coordinator
Nathan Burns
Online / Production Pastor
Stephen Alfonso
Audio Coordinator
Next-Gen Team
Lindsey Lewis
NW Kids Pastor
John Cates
Youth Pastor / College Director
Melanie Bennet
Kids Jr. / Nursery Coordinator
Diane Cambpell
Administration
Connections Team
Desiree Bland
Connections Director
Nate Lyons
Men’s Ministry and Outreach Director
Kristy Lyons
Women's Ministry Director
Vanessa Cartwright
Administration
Maya Cates
Planning Center Coordinator
Elsie Vazquez
Connections Coordinator