ELDERS
First and foremost, New Eden Church will be led by our chief Shepherd, King Jesus. We have committed to follow the teachings of Jesus and the ethics of His Kingdom. We also believe that God has given to members of the local body the responsibility to protect the purity of the gospel, while also following those whom God has raised up to lead within their midst, as they follow King Jesus. New Eden is led by a plurality of elders who seek to serve the church by knowing the people, shepherding hearts, teaching the Scriptures, and humbly leading with grace and truth.
Both Staff and Lay Elders hold the same amount of authority, oversight, and responsibility in this calling. Staff Elders are those elders who have been affirmed by the congregation and serve in a full-time or part-time vocational role within the church body. (Staff Elders at New Eden Church typically carry the title of Pastor, often with an emphasis based on their primary responsibilities and gifting.) Lay Elders are elders who have been affirmed by the congregation and serve in a volunteer capacity.
JOEL MCCARTY
Staff Elder (Full-Time)
Pastor for Preaching & Oversight
Joel is married to his wife, Kristy, and is a father of four children. He serves as one of the elders and our full-time Pastor for Preaching & Oversight.
KEVIN PERRY
Staff Elder (Part-Time)
Pastor for Shepherding
Kevin is married to his wife, Chris, and is a father of two sons. He serves as one of the elders and our part-time Pastor for Shepherding.
MARK CARPENTER
Lay Elder
Mark is married to his wife, Stephaney, and is a father of eleven children. He serves as one of the elders.
STAFF & INTERNS
As the Elder Team deems necessary, New Eden will employ various full-time, part-time, and volunteer staff roles to assist the Elder Team in the carrying out of their duties to shepherd and administer the gospel among the member body. We also offer internships as opportunities for men and women to grow in their gifts and serve the New Eden body in a more structured manner. Staff positions and internships are held by members of the New Eden body.
STAFF & INTERNS
COMPTON MCMURRY
Director for Music (Part-Time)
Compton is married to his wife, Meredith, and serves as our part-time Director for Music.
JESSica COGGIN
Director for Kids’ Discipleship (Part-Time)
Jess is married to her husband, Ben, and is a mother to two children. She serves as our part-time Director for Kids’ Discipleship.
HANNAH SMITH
Ministry Assistant (Part-Time)
Assistant to the Pastor for Preaching
Hannah is engaged to her future husband, Josh, and serves as a part-time Ministry Assistant with a focus in assisting the Pastor for Preaching.
JARED BAILEY
Ministry Assistant (Part-Time)
Facilities & Gatherings
Jared is married to his wife, Anna, and serves as a part-time Ministry Assistant with a focus in Facilities and Gatherings.
KAITLIN WALLACE
Ministry Assistant (Part-Time)
Administration
Kaitlin serves as a part-time Ministry Assistant with a focus in Administration.
ALYSSA H
Intern for Global Church Planting (Volunteer)
Alyssa serves as a volunteer Intern for Global Church Planting. She is on track to be a part of a church planting team among an unreached people group.