Our Journey & Purpose
Meet the NewStart Family
NewStart Frisco is a welcoming community for families and individuals seeking spiritual growth. Our mission is to nurture faith, foster community, and provide quality education through our preschool program. We believe in the power of faith to transform lives, and we strive to build a supportive and inclusive community.
Meet our leaders
The dedicated people guiding our community
Denise Crawford
Senior Pastor & Preschool Director
Denise has served NewStart Church since 2001 and has been our Senior Pastor since 2004. In 2010, she also became Preschool Director, drawing on a decade as a public-school teacher. Her passion is helping people of all ages know they are loved and invited into God’s story.
Amber
Worship
Amber joined NewStart in 2001 and began leading worship in 2004. A surgical nurse and mother of three boys, she balances family life with a love of outdoor adventures, travel, reading, and games. Her favorite superhero is Wonder Woman.
Jim Howe
Treasurer
Jim has been in the Nazarene family since childhood and now serves as our Treasurer. He and his wife Shelley have been married for 30 years and have two children, Trevor and Madison. As President of FASTSIGNS International and co-owner of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, Jim strives to live out Christ’s unconditional love.
Connor
AV Team & Board
Connor has been part of NewStart Frisco since 2013, serving on the AV team and joining the Board in 2024. An A&M Aerospace Engineering graduate, he enjoys musical theatre, board games, and carpentry.
Josh
Sound Team
Josh came on board in 2023 as part of our sound team. Originally from Denton, TX, he teaches special education at Frisco ISD and volunteers with Scouting America and Kiwanis. Josh enjoys camping, rock climbing, hiking, and canoeing.
Madi
Children’s Ministry
Madi joined NewStart Frisco in 2013 and now leads our children’s ministry. She’s a passionate educator, proud dog mom to Harper, and occasional worship singer who loves reading, writing, and playing piano.
Robbie
Worship & Media
Robbie joined NewStart Frisco in June 2024 and supports our worship and media teams. He and his wife Maddy are proud parents to Myles. Robbie makes music, loves pool and chess, and dreams of flying a paramotor one day.
Maddy
Creative & Design
Maddy joined NewStart Frisco in June 2024 with her husband and their son, Myles. She’s a creative professional who brings ideas to life through animation and design, and loves coffee, cozy cafés, and pottery.
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Become part of our community
Grow in faith together — we’d love to welcome you and your family.