Meet Our Team
Shepherds serving our church family
Senior Leadership
Our pastoral team is dedicated to serving, teaching, and shepherding our congregation
John Anderson
Lead Pastor
Pastor John has been serving New Iberia Church of Christ since 2015. He brings over 20 years of ministry experience and a deep passion for biblical teaching and community outreach.
He holds a Master of Divinity from Harding School of Theology and has spent his ministry focused on helping people discover God's purpose for their lives through authentic relationships and biblical truth.
John is married to Sarah, and they have three children. When he's not serving the church, you can find him enjoying Louisiana's beautiful outdoors, reading theology, or spending quality time with his family.
His heart for ministry is evident in his approachable teaching style and his genuine care for each member of the congregation.
Michael Chen
Associate Pastor
Michael joined our leadership team in 2018, bringing a heart for discipleship and small group ministry. He oversees our adult education programs and leads our care ministry team.
With a background in counseling and a Master's degree in Biblical Studies, Michael has a unique ability to help people apply Scripture to everyday life challenges.
He and his wife Emily have been married for 12 years and have two young daughters. Michael is passionate about creating spaces where people can grow in their faith through authentic community.
His approachable nature and wisdom make him a trusted counselor and friend to many in our congregation.
David Martinez
Worship Pastor
David has led our worship ministry since 2019, bringing creativity and spiritual depth to our Sunday gatherings. His passion is helping people encounter God through meaningful worship experiences.
With over 15 years of music ministry experience and formal training in worship arts, David has developed a worship style that honors our a cappella tradition while remaining fresh and engaging.
He and his wife Rachel are parents to a son and daughter. David also serves as a mentor to young musicians and leads our quarterly worship workshops.
His heart for worship extends beyond Sunday mornings as he constantly seeks ways to cultivate a culture of worship throughout our church community.
Our Elders
Spiritual shepherds who provide wisdom, guidance, and oversight for our congregation
Robert Thompson
Serving 12 years as Elder
Retired educator with a heart for teaching and mentoring. Oversees our adult education programs.
James Wilson
Serving 8 years as Elder
Business owner passionate about outreach and community service. Leads our missions committee.
Daniel Brown
Serving 15 years as Elder
Healthcare professional dedicated to spiritual growth and shepherding. Coordinates our care ministry.
Samuel Davis
Serving 6 years as Elder
Engineer with expertise in strategic planning. Helps guide our long-term vision and facility needs.
Christopher Lee
Serving 10 years as Elder
Attorney focused on biblical teaching and discipleship. Leads our men's ministry programs.
Matthew Garcia
Serving 7 years as Elder
Financial advisor passionate about stewardship and family ministry. Oversees financial planning.
Ministry Leaders
Dedicated servants leading our various ministries and programs
Staff Directory
Connect with our team members by ministry area
| Name | Role | Ministry | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Anderson | Lead Pastor | Leadership | john.anderson@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1001 |
| Michael Chen | Associate Pastor | Leadership | michael.chen@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1002 |
| David Martinez | Worship Pastor | Worship | david.martinez@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1003 |
| Jennifer Williams | Kids Ministry Director | Kids | jennifer.williams@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1004 |
| Ryan Cooper | Youth Ministry Director | Youth | ryan.cooper@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1005 |
| Amanda Rodriguez | Worship Coordinator | Worship | amanda.rodriguez@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1006 |
| Brian Foster | Care Ministry Coordinator | Care | brian.foster@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1007 |
| Lisa Johnson | Women's Ministry Director | Women | lisa.johnson@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1008 |
| Sarah Mitchell | Office Administrator | Administration | sarah.mitchell@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1009 |
| Tom Bennett | Facilities Manager | Operations | tom.bennett@newiberiacofc.org | (337) 555-1010 |