Pastor

Pastor, Next Steps (Full-Time, On-Site)

Newlands Church is a growing, multi-site church in the Katy/Fulshear area serving thousands of people across our campuses. We exist to help people find and follow Jesus — and our staff exists to build environments where that happens weekend after weekend, and in the everyday rhythms of life.

The Pastor of Next Steps is a people-first, ministry-facing role at the heart of how Newlands connects and grows its congregation. You'll lead our Guest Experience and volunteer Build Team, oversee Groups ministry, and provide pastoral care — all while collaborating across the church to create environments where people take meaningful next steps in their faith.

Newlands Groups

• Oversee the Group Build Team and leaders, including coaching and communication with coordinators
• Input and organize current semester group data; archive previous semesters
• Plan and execute group events each semester
• Create and post sermon discussion guides during Groups seasons

Guest Experience

• Build and maintain relationships with Guest Experience volunteers at all levels (Greeters, Ushers, Connect Central Hosts, Parking Team, and Weekend Prayer Team)
• Recruit, teach, train, and mentor volunteers to support the Guest Experience Ministry
• Lead, plan, and execute Guest Experience for weekend services and special events (e.g., Churchwide Baptism, Communion, Presbytery, Night of Worship)
• Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of service logistics (attendance, altar response, and offering counts)
• Coordinate First Time Guest and New Believer follow-up
• Collaborate across departments (Worship, Kids, Facilities, Café, Security, etc.) to create a welcoming atmosphere

Build Team / Next Steps

• Onboard all volunteers onto the Build Team
• Lead Build Team Directors, Coordinators, and Coaches for weekend service teams
• Administer Planning Center Services scheduling in conjunction with Build Team Directors

Pastoral

• Provide pastoral care including biblical counseling, hospital visits, weddings, and funerals
• Provide active leadership during weekend services

• 3–5 years of ministry experience, ideally in Guest Experience, Groups, or volunteer development
• Bachelor's degree in biblical, theological, or ministry studies preferred
• Strong team-building and leadership skills with demonstrated experience in mediation and conflict resolution
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strategic thinker who stays aligned with leadership on major decisions and adapts well in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Planning Center Online, Pro Presenter, Slack, and Basecamp
• CPR Certification preferred or willingness to complete upon hire
• Ministry Safe / Sexual Abuse Prevention training required
• A growing personal relationship with Christ and alignment with our mission and values

• Full-time, exempt / Pastoral Staff — on-site in Katy, TX
• Sunday–Thursday schedule (9–5 M–Th; 7–2 Su; additional events required)
• Reports to Pastor Elaine Fisher
• All staff are expected to be or become members of Newlands Church

Newlands Church does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to churches. As a religious organization, Newlands Church reserves the right to make employment decisions on the basis of religion.