Our Team.
Justin Harlan Smith
Lead Pastor - Teaching and Vision
Justin and his wife, Rebecca have known each other since junior high, been married since 2014, and have two boys, Shepherd and Jude. They have been leading ministries together for over a decade, love having people in their home, and are passionate about seeing Jesus change people’s lives.
Ryan Perkins
Pastor - Formation and Prayer
Ryan and his wife, Callie have been married since 2018 and have two boys, Samuel and Drew. In addition to being one of our Teaching Pastors, Ryan leads our efforts to help people follow Jesus and become more like him in their everyday lives.
Rachel Fossler
Director - Families and Care
Rachel and her husband, Jared have been married since 2023. If you’ve got kids, you’ll get to know Rachel well. She leads the way serving our families. She’s also passionate about the marginalized and the hurting. She leads our efforts to care for those in need.
Brock Braxton
Resident - Connection and Communication
Brock graduated from UNT in 2024 and is currently in New City’s Residency program. Brock leads the way in welcoming new people to New City, helping them get connected, and making sure you know how you can be a part of this growing family.
Henry Spencer
Resident - College and Serve Teams
Henry graduated from UNT in 2024 and is currently in New City’s Residency Program. He leads the way in helping people find a place to serve at New City. New City is lead every week by a team of volunteers and Henry’s their guy. He also leads our ministry to college students. No wonder we have so many college students finding a place to serve at New City.
Interested in the New City Residency?
Learn more about how you can join our team and grow as a leader.