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Reverend Dr. Andre Jermaine Lewis

Senior Pastor, The New Faith Church | Houston, TX

A prophetic voice for this generation and a committed servant of the Gospel, Reverend Dr. Andre Jermaine Lewis is the esteemed Senior Pastor of New Faith Church in Houston, Texas. Born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, reared in Massachusetts, and rooted in Houston since 1989, Dr. Lewis embodies the best of spiritual leadership, academic excellence, and pastoral care. As a first-generation Baptist preacher, he stands as a theological bridge between biblical conviction and contemporary engagement.

Dr. Lewis is a 2007 cum laude graduate of The College of Biblical Studies, where he earned a degree in Christian Leadership. Answering God’s call to deeper formation, he pursued graduate studies at both Fuller Theological Seminary and Houston Graduate School of Theology, earning a Master of Divinity in 2012. With a focused passion for empowering the African American church and particularly the development of African American males, he completed a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Leadership in 2014. His doctoral research created a pioneering model for reconnecting African American men to the spiritual life and witness of the local church.

A shepherd committed to transformation, Dr. Lewis became the second Senior Pastor in the 37-year history of New Faith Church in 2017. Under his visionary leadership, the church has experienced explosive growth—from 2,100 to over 6,100 members—and now hosts more than 40 active ministries. His pastoral leadership has revitalized the church’s infrastructure, multiplied its community impact, and expanded its digital footprint, drawing weekly viewership from over 8,000 families via Facebook, YouTube, and local broadcasts on channels 20 and 39.

Dr. Lewis’s ecclesial and scholarly influence has positioned him as a trusted voice in pulpits and platforms across the nation. He has been a featured preacher and speaker for national conferences such as the IC3 Church Conference, Maximizing Your Ministry Conference, the National Baptist Conventions USA and of America, and the General Baptist Convention of Texas.

In 2025, Dr. Lewis received one of the highest honors in American theological circles: he was inducted into the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College—a recognition reserved for preachers and theologians whose voice, vocation, and virtue exemplify the justice-driven, Christ-centered legacy of Dr. King. This honor reflects not only Dr. Lewis’s scholarship and social witness but also his unyielding commitment to the Gospel’s transformative power in both church and community.

As a creative leader, Dr. Lewis is the author of three acclaimed books: Pathways, The Blueprint for Christian Marriage, the bestselling “A Haven of Hope: 365-Day Devotional” and his most recent book “The Blueprint: A Foundation for a Single and Satisfying Life.”

He also founded The Gathering Christian Leadership & Coaching Institute and is currently penning his fifth work, “The Blueprint for Divorcees.

His sermons and theological insights have been featured in several publications (The Voyage Houston Magazine, Preaching Today, The Princeton Review, and Urban Youth Workers Institute, etc.) nationally.

Dr. Lewis’s civic and academic honors include recognitions from the City of Houston, Fort Bend County, Former Mayor Sylvester Turner, and members of Congress for his outstanding leadership and service. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and has served in numerous community and academic boards, including the Houston Graduate School of Theology and several national and international boards.

In all things, Dr. Lewis remains grounded in the triune God and guided by the Great Commission. He is a husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend—committed to preaching Christ, building families, and transforming communities for the glory of God.

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