James has served as the pastor of NBBC since 2018. Prior to his time here, he served as a youth pastor at Poyen Missionary Baptist Church. James has been married to his wife, Sadie, since 2017. About a year into marriage, they started praying for children, and God answered their prayers in an incredible way through the adoption of their oldest son and daughter, Brasin and Stori, and the birth of their youngest, Jude. James has a deep passion for seeing people come to know Jesus, and his heart is to see churches raising up disciples who make disciples. 

Lori has served the youth at New Beginnings since our beginning in 2005. Lori has been married to her husband Juan since 2008, and together they have one son, Joseph. Lori was called to the ministry when she was 15 years old and has served in youth ministry for over 20 years. Lori's passion for youth is to disciple them and encourage them in finding their identity and purpose in Jesus Christ.

Tanner has served as Children's Pastor since April of 2024. Tanner married his high school sweetheart Sarah in 2015, and together they have two daughters, Thea and Harper, as well as serving as foster parents. Tanner's passion for kids ministry began after seeing his own kids grow and learn in church.