PASTORS & STAFF


Caitlin Cress, Director of Student Ministry, joined the New World staff in January of 2022. She was born and raised in Arlington, TX, and is an Arlington High School graduate. She attend the University of Texas at Arlington where she received her Bachelor of Science with a focus in Music and Biology. Caitlin discerned her call to ministry while working as the summer youth intern at Plymouth Park UMC while she was in college. Caitlin will be continuing her education at Perkins School of Theology at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX in pursuit of her Master of Arts in Ministry. Caitlin has a passion for music and sings in the 11 o’clock traditional service.

Heather James joined the staff of New World United Methodist Church as the Director of Operations on February 5, 2018. She attended the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration.
Heather’s first career was as an Account Director for a marketing agency working with some of the biggest brands in the consumer package goods industry. After 17 years, Heather was called to find a different path that nourished her soul and made a difference in the world. Working for New World feels like coming home to her. Heather has been married to her husband Matt for 20 years and they have two children Hayden and Megan.

Kathy began in the New World Pre-school staff in 2013, as Lead teacher for the 4-year old class. In 2016 she accepted the position of Director of Children’s Ministries. Ministry with children has been a lifelong passion for her. Getting to share the Bible and help them begin building the foundation they need to continue growing as Christians throughout their lives is very exciting to Kathy. Kathy is continually blessed by the children she works with and is always learning from them.
Kathy is married to Mike and they have 3 children, David, married to Stephanie, Brad married to Amy, and Susan. They are blessed with 3 beautiful grandchildren, Anna, Jack, and Rilla. Mike and Kathy have served in ministry for 40+ years and what an amazing adventure it has been and continues to be!





