Our Leaders

Dr. Paul Conway

Lead Pastor

Dr. Paul Conway joined NECC as Lead Pastor in January 2016.  He is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MDiv) and George Fox University (DMin). Prior to pastoring with us, Paul was a professor of Bible and Practical Ministry at Northpoint Bible College. He spent a decade on the streets and projects of Providence, Rhode Island with Inner City Ministries and the church staff of North Providence Church. He later was invited to join the staff of Calvary Christian Church in Lynnfield MA.

Pastor Paul believes in developing leaders and servants. He believes everyone should find a need and meet it, find a hurt and heal it and find the joy of serving because once you do you will choose to never be served again. He is the husband of Diana, father to Ethan and Andrew, pastor, leader, academic, and semiotician.

Dylan o'Shell

EXECUTIVE Pastor

Pastor Dylan handles the operation of services, oversight of small groups and classes, bookkeeping, administration, staff oversight, and whatever Pastor Paul needs. He is a graduate of Northpoint Bible College, and is currently a student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he is working toward a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS). He is married to Monica, and he enjoys writing fiction, reading, and spending time at the beach. He has been at NECC since January 2016.

KAYLA DAVIDSON

CO-DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN's MINISTRY

Kayla was born and raised in New England, and has a desire to serve Youth and Children here in the Merrimack Valley area. She works with a team of volunteers, leaders, and others who make our children's ministry one of the cornerstones of what we do. She is currently working toward her B.A. in Ministry at Gordon College in Wenham, MA, and is an avid lacrosse player. 

CLARA kondamudi

CO-director of children's ministry

Clara has a keen heart to serve, nurture, and grow our kids holistically at NECC. With volunteers, helpers, and servers from different ages and backgrounds, she works towards building our children to be a beacon of hope in their generation. Clara was born and brought up in India, and she moved to the United States to pursue her Masters in Business (MBA) and is currently working in the field of Marketing. She finds joy in adventuring to new places in New England and chasing new experiences. 

KEVIN DESTIN

AsSOCIATE PASTOR OF YOUTH

Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Kevin graduated from Northpoint Bible College in 2016 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies & Pastoral Theology, and married his wife the following year. Kevin currently teaches and mentors in the City of Lowell while overseeing the Youth Ministry here at Northeast Christian Church. He enjoys boxing in his free time. Kevin is a husband to Michelle, a father to Loni and Honor, a school counselor, and a pastor at heart. 

Mary evelyn cesar

Worship Pastor

Mary Evelyn has been the Worship Leader at NECC since 2021. She has been leading worship and mentoring teams for over 20 years in Louisiana, Illinois and Massachusetts. Her heart is to see the body of Christ experience freedom in worship. Her joy for God is contagious and shines through her singing. Her favorite part of serving at NECC is collaborating with all the incredible volunteers who serve faithfully each week. She is married to Welson, and has two children.

Our Elders

Elders serve as the leaders, shepherds, and examples to our church community. They represent both men and women called by the Lord,
with proven character and commitment, to lead our local expression of Christ's body. We fully believe that both women and men are qualified for Eldership in the Church. Our official statement on Women in Ministry can be found here. You can also read some scholarship on the subject here.

LINDA ARCAND

ADAM PROVOST

AMA AMBAAH

Seanna lemos

Our Deacons

Deacon literally means, "one who serves". They oversee various ministries of the church, small groups, and assist the Elders
and Pastor accomplish the ministry of the Word. These men and women have shown themselves trustworthy and committed to serving our community.

JUNIOR ROSARIO

REBECCA BELLISARIO

BEN SWEENEY

VIVIAN ROSENBERG