Next Steps Pastor

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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

Requirements

• 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, ProPresenter, Slack, and Basecamp
• CPR Certification preferred or willingness to complete upon hire
• Ministry Safe / Sexual Abuse Prevention training required

Qualifications

• A growing personal relationship with Christ and alignment with our mission and values

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Planning Center Online, ProPresenter, Slack, and Basecamp
• CPR Certification preferred or willingness to complete upon hire
• Ministry Safe / Sexual Abuse Prevention training required

Benefits

• 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

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified