Elders at New Song Church

At New Song Church, elders play a vital role in the spiritual health and leadership of our community. Rooted in the model of servant leadership found in Scripture (1 Peter 5:1–5; Matthew 20:25–28), our elders are called to shepherd with humility, guide with wisdom, and lead with integrity.

Elders are entrusted with teaching sound doctrine, caring for the congregation, stewarding resources wisely, and overseeing the church with prayerful discernment. They are not self-appointed, but thoughtfully selected and affirmed after a careful process of prayer, observation, and spiritual evaluation.

Their leadership is marked by service, not control—by love, not dominance. They are accountable before God for the way they lead, and they serve in joyful submission to Jesus, our Chief Shepherd.

Clarifying Our Biblical View on Women In Ministry

One of the most common theological questions brought to our pastors and elders concerns the role of women in the church. Therefore, out of a pastoral response to the questions being asked within our church and broader culture, we are stating a shared theology.

Josh Blount

Josh, Sarah, and their three children moved to Oklahoma City in 2015 to plant New Song Church. Josh serves as the lead pastor and has a deep passion for helping people know God. Before founding New Song, Josh served in the local church as a children’s pastor, graphic designer, and youth minister- and has been involved in the local church in some capacity since he was a teenager. He enjoys spending time with his family, going on prayer walks, and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys and OU.

Sarah Blount

Sarah’s heart beats for helping people behold Jesus and be transformed into His image. She oversees the executive staff of New Song Church and is an active part of the teaching team. Sarah is the author of Fearless Parenting and likes creating resources to help people deepen their relationship with Christ. She is a big fan of coffee, books, and lingering long with her family around the table. She has been married to Josh since 2003, and they have three children.

Tonderai Bassoppo-Moyo

Tonderai and his wife Ashley joined New Song at the first service in 2015. Since that time, God's planted them into this spiritual family and grown their physical family to a family of five. Tonderai joined the New Song staff in 2021 as the Executive Pastor overseeing Discipleship and Member Care. Tonderai has a burning passion to see the Word come alive for every believer and for others to know God as their Father in the same way that has transformed his life.

Josh Romano

Josh and his wife Christen have been at New Song since 2016. He is on the regional leadership team for SRS Distribution’s south region. He and his wife, Christen, have three children. They desire to live their life in such a way that leads people to desire to walk with Jesus daily and to see marriages in our church and our community thrive.

Jesse Sexton

Jesse and his wife, Larra, have been a part of New Song since 2020. In his professional life, Jesse oversees the finance function for a large manufacturing company in Oklahoma. Jesse and Larra have been married 22 years and have three children ages 15, 13 and 10. They enjoy traveling and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings. Having experienced the transformative power of God's presence, Jesse desires others to be forever changed by His love.

Ken Blount

Ken and his wife Trudi moved to Oklahoma City in 2016 to be part of New Song Church. Ken has been in ministry for over 40 years—acting on a children’s Christian TV show, leading worship, and traveling the world with Trudi, preaching the gospel with an emphasis on family ministry. Their passion in this season of life is to be a strength to their son, Pastor Josh, and daughter-in-law Sarah, provide leadership for the staff at New Song Church, and enjoy their grandchildren.

Kyle Stewart

Kyle and his wife Lindsay have been part of New Song since 2022. As a CPA, Kyle leads the Oklahoma City office of an advisory and CPA firm, helping clients and employees manage their finances to grow and thrive. Kyle aims to reflect the love of Christ in all he does, guided by Philippians 2:4: “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” He strives to support others with compassion and integrity, fostering a spirit of community and encouragement. Together, Kyle and Lindsay enjoy life, finding joy in watching their three children—Hunter, Alli, and Emery—grow and flourish each day.