Who Leads The Church?
New City Church is led by Elders (pastors), served by deacons, and sustained by the work and ministry of every church member. We call this “Elder Led Congregationalism.” Practically that means that the work and ministry of the church is carried out by the members of the church. Every member has a job to do: To protect the Gospel and carry out the mission of Jesus by loving, caring for, teaching, and encouraging one another in the truth of the Gospel.
The Bible tells us to appoint qualified men as pastor-shepherds over the flock. Our pastors equip the saints to carry out God’s call on their lives by teaching, caring for, counseling, and shepherding the people of God.
The Bible also tells us to appoint deacons (which means “servant”) to assist in the day to day ministry of the church. Deacons serve the church by leading various ministries, such as Children’s ministry, greeting teams, etc.
Our Leadership
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Mason Good
Lead Pastor
Mason and his wife Valerie have three children: Judah, Eliza, and Vivian. Mason is a graduate of Waverly High School and The Ohio State University. He has a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in pastoral ministry. Mason is passionate about discipleship and the local church and looks forward to a lifetime of ministry.
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Scott DeHart
Pastor
Scott is married to Lauren and they have four children: Levi, Piper, Elliot, and Violet. Scott grew up in Chillicothe and is a graduate of Unioto High School, Wright State University, and New York Law School. Scott serves the church through music ministry, preaching, and administration.
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Howard Yates
Pastor
Howard and his wife Beth have been happily married for thirty-three years. Howard was born and raised in Chillicothe and is a retired quality assurance technician. He has walked with Christ for more than thirty-six years and has a passion for the Word of God and the discipleship of His chosen people.