Leadership

In 1992, God called Hal and his family to Oceanside, California to plant New Song Community Church. For the past 30+ years, Hal has served as the Lead Pastor, teaching, shepherding, and leading New Song’s staff and congregation. Hal’s educational background includes a Master’s of Divinity from Denver Seminary in Denver, Colorado and a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.

Scott joined the New Song staff in 2021. Before his time in ministry, Scott joined New Song in 2008 and served in Mosaic while deploying three times as an Active Duty Marine. In 2013, he left California to pursue his Masters of Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton Graduate School. He returned to California in 2016 and completed his PhD in the Old Testament. He is a Lt. Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Sarah has dedicated her life to helping the next generation discover hope, purpose, and faith in Jesus. With more than two decades of experience in ministry, leadership, and outreach, Sarah has built and led programs that create meaningful opportunities for children and families to encounter the love of God.

A longtime public speaker, Sarah has shared her story of faith and overcoming a near-fatal injury with audiences around the world. A portion of her story was also portrayed by Carrie Underwood in the faith-based film Soul Surfer.

Today, as a Children’s Ministry Director, Sarah brings together her experience in ministry, communication, and leadership with a deep passion for the next generation. At the heart of everything she does is a simple calling: to help children know they are deeply loved by God, discover who He created them to be, and grow in a faith that will carry them throughout their lives.

Mike is a 35-year ministry veteran committed to shepherding our Carlsbad congregation with a sense of both fun and urgency. He enjoys Yosemite, roller coasters, and his beloved Tampa Bay sports teams (gritty perseverance). Mike's educational background includes a Master's degree from Gateway Seminary and a PhD from Biola University. 

Cyrus and his three children live in Oceanside. He’s been with the New Song family since 2003 and has taken on the role of Facilities Director as well as being our Next-Door Pastor of outreach since 2011.

Dee and her husband became members of New Song Church in 2000. They’ve been volunteers in several ministries and Dee is currently a Bible study leader. She joined the staff in 2019 as lead pastor Dr. Hal Seed's assistant.

Tai thrives on helping support the mission of bringing unchurched people to be followers of Christ through administration, strategy and creative communication. She uses her gifts in organization, leadership, and storytelling to help strengthen the internal health of the church while communicating its mission to the community. Tai delights in seeing people step into their calling and discover what Jesus can do for them.