Our Team


Our Pastors

Dr. James Dean

Senior Pastor

Growing up in the West Nashville area, James spent his formative years at Park Avenue Baptist Church where he became a Christian at the age of 12. Several years later, while serving in the youth ministry area, James felt God leading him to become a full-time minister. He started out in youth work before transitioning to a pastoral role, and he is still serving as passionately almost 30 years later. He has also added education to his toolbox, with a Master’s degree in Christian Education, a Masters of Divinity degree, and a Doctorate of Ministry degree.

Contact: jashdean2@gmail.com

Pastor James

Daniel Kinkade

Pastor to Families

Contact: danielkinkade85@gmail.com

Daniel Kinkade

Our Staff

Megan Garrison

Worship Leader

Meghan received her degree in songwriting from Belmont University. She loves to write music, play with her dog and go on adventures! Meghan has used her songwriting skills to write two worship songs so far, and is excited how God will work through her music in her future! Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 66:4 “The whole earth will worship you and sing praise to you. They will sing praise to your name.”

Meghan

Daniel Thompson & Grace Thompson

Media / Creative & Social Media

Daniel & Grace have been married since 2021, and happily call themselves high school sweethearts. They have both graduated college, and are building a life together as they figure out what God is calling them to do. They have been faithful members of our church for several years now, and fill the roles of media positions. On a typical Sunday, you will find Grace taking photos and running livestream audio and video. Daniel is our behind the scenes guy taking photos/videos, and coordinating the screens and visuals!

Thompsons

Kaitlyn Gibbs

Kids Ministry Associate

As the daughter of Jim and Pam Gibbs, she's been a part of the New Day Family for years. She now happily works with all of our little ones every week.

Kaitlyn

Jonny Hughes

Sound

Jonny started running sound pretty shortly after starting to attend New Day Church. He's happy to help set up and tear down each week, run sound, help out with the livestream, and recently done work on the church website.

Jonny

New Day Band


Megan Garrison

Megan Garrison

Keys & Vocals

Michael Proctor

Michael Proctor

Guitar

Matt Jayroe

Matt Jayroe

Cajon