Location Pastor (Portable Campus)
Katy, TX
Full Time
Experienced
Location Pastor (Portable Campus)
Fulshear, TX
Summary of Position
The Location Pastor leads a Newlands Church portable campus — owning both the pastoral care of the congregation and the operational execution of a weekly portable worship experience. Every Sunday, this person turns a rented space into a church, leads a volunteer team through setup and teardown, and ensures people encounter God in a building that isn't theirs.
Modeling Biblical Priorities
Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Newlands Church. The team member should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ.
These objectives are accomplished by:
Principal Responsibilities
Sunday Execution & Portable Operations
The LP is the leader of Sunday mornings from beginning to end.
Strategic Leadership & Campus Growth
The LP champions the Newlands Church vision at the campus level.
Volunteer Leadership & Accountability
The LP must relentlessly invest in recruiting, training, and retaining a volunteer base large enough to sustain operations and ministry.
Congregational Shepherding & Pastoral Care
In a portable environment, the building can't create a sense of home — the pastor does. Relational warmth, genuine care, and visible presence are non-negotiable.
Groups & Local Outreach
The LP oversees Groups and Local Outreach at their location:
A Newlands’ Leader
At Newlands, we seek to build and nurture a culture for our organization that produces and protects a God-honoring atmosphere. We lay the foundation for this by personally living out Newlands’s values and instilling them in all who work alongside us on our staff. Our values can be described by four phrase: Love God, Love People, Pursue Excellence, and Choose Joy. By upholding these values, we can better serve the Kingdom through our vision, mission, and purpose. We pursue growth in all areas through oversight, consistent and honest feedback, evaluation, and communication. We seek to create an environment that consistently grows servant leaders in every area.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Language & Communication
Technical Skills
Physical Requirements
Employment Requirement: All Staff must be a member or become a member of Newlands Church upon employment
Position Details
Fulshear, TX
Summary of Position
The Location Pastor leads a Newlands Church portable campus — owning both the pastoral care of the congregation and the operational execution of a weekly portable worship experience. Every Sunday, this person turns a rented space into a church, leads a volunteer team through setup and teardown, and ensures people encounter God in a building that isn't theirs.
Modeling Biblical Priorities
Responsible for upholding Biblical priorities and core values of Newlands Church. The team member should represent a growing personal relationship with Christ.
These objectives are accomplished by:
- Committing to a daily quiet-time with God.
- Participating in and/or leading a Newlands Church group on a regular basis.
- Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity.
- Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
- Supporting the ministries of Newlands Church by faithfully tithing.
- Adhering to and encompassing the Core Vision and Values of Newlands Church employees
Principal Responsibilities
Sunday Execution & Portable Operations
The LP is the leader of Sunday mornings from beginning to end.
- Owning the full Sunday timeline from volunteer call-time through teardown completion.
- Making real-time decisions when things go wrong — without waiting for central leadership.
- Building and maintaining a setup/teardown volunteer team large enough to sustain weekly operations without burnout.
- Managing venue relationships to ensure continued access and positive partnerships.
- Preaching a full message when called upon or if technology fails.
- Delivering Biblical teaching and leading worship elements across all group settings, adapting creatively within portable constraints.
Strategic Leadership & Campus Growth
The LP champions the Newlands Church vision at the campus level.
- Leading an intentional meeting rhythm to clarify and execute church goals at the campus level.
- Monitoring and reporting campus health.
- Proactively surfacing problems that hinder growth with recommended solutions
- Managing the campus budget with fiscal responsibility and timely reporting.
Volunteer Leadership & Accountability
The LP must relentlessly invest in recruiting, training, and retaining a volunteer base large enough to sustain operations and ministry.
- Setting clear expectations so volunteer leaders know what "done well" looks like each Sunday.
- Championing Newlands culture in huddles and briefings — making every volunteer feel part of something that matters.
- Conducting regular check-ins that celebrate growth and address gaps without delay.
- Building a leadership pipeline deep enough that no single absence cripples a Sunday.
- Coaching volunteer leaders toward increasing competency and independent ownership of their ministries.
- Rallying teams with energy and genuine appreciation every week — not just once.
Congregational Shepherding & Pastoral Care
In a portable environment, the building can't create a sense of home — the pastor does. Relational warmth, genuine care, and visible presence are non-negotiable.
- Knowing people by name, remembering their stories, and showing up during life's critical moments.
- Creating a culture of belonging where every person feels seen and valued.
- Providing pastoral counseling and crisis support with empathy, appropriate boundaries, and timely referral when needed.
Groups & Local Outreach
The LP oversees Groups and Local Outreach at their location:
- Championing the Newlands Church groups model and driving participation.
- Recruiting, training, and developing group leaders.
- Partnering with the Central Global Pastor to establish local outreach relationships.
- Executing local outreach events, including the logistical demands unique to portable campuses.
A Newlands’ Leader
At Newlands, we seek to build and nurture a culture for our organization that produces and protects a God-honoring atmosphere. We lay the foundation for this by personally living out Newlands’s values and instilling them in all who work alongside us on our staff. Our values can be described by four phrase: Love God, Love People, Pursue Excellence, and Choose Joy. By upholding these values, we can better serve the Kingdom through our vision, mission, and purpose. We pursue growth in all areas through oversight, consistent and honest feedback, evaluation, and communication. We seek to create an environment that consistently grows servant leaders in every area.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Language & Communication
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
- Compelling communicator from the stage and one-on-one.
- Comfortable delivering a full sermon with minimal preparation if technology fails.
Technical Skills
- Planning Center Online (scheduling, services, check-in)
- Microsoft Office Suite / Microsoft 365
- Slack and Basecamp (or equivalent project management/communication tools)
Physical Requirements
- Must participate in weekly setup and teardown, including regularly lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs.
- Capable of sustained physical activity during setup (1.5–2 hours) and teardown (45–60 minutes) each Sunday.
- Comfortable being on feet, fully engaged, and high-energy throughout the entire Sunday experience.
Employment Requirement: All Staff must be a member or become a member of Newlands Church upon employment
Position Details
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Payroll Status: Exempt
Classification: Full-time
Office Location: Katy, TX
Campus Location: Fulshear, TX
Schedule: 40-45 hrs/wk
Workdays: Su-Th
STAFF CATEGORY
Pastoral Staff
REPORTS TO
Central Business Operations Pastor
CONSULTS WITH
All Staff
LICENSING
Ministerial license
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
College degree in Related Field
EXPERIENCE
Minimum five (5) years full-time pastoral experience
Payroll Status: Exempt
Classification: Full-time
Office Location: Katy, TX
Campus Location: Fulshear, TX
Schedule: 40-45 hrs/wk
Workdays: Su-Th
STAFF CATEGORY
Pastoral Staff
REPORTS TO
Central Business Operations Pastor
CONSULTS WITH
All Staff
LICENSING
Ministerial license
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
College degree in Related Field
EXPERIENCE
Minimum five (5) years full-time pastoral experience
Issue Date: 3/25/26
Revision Date: 3/1/26
Revision No.: 2026.1
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. However, Newlands Church does discriminate on the basis of religion.
Newlands Church job descriptions are not comprehensive. They provide candidates with a general idea of what the job will entail. Actual job descriptions are subject to change based on the needs of the church and staff.
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