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

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

3. We are staff driven.

The NWC staff serves to carry out the vision of NWC through leading ministries and teams.
The Northwest Church staff are:

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