West Houston follows a Biblical model of leadership that includes appointing elders from among the church body (Acts 20, 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, 1 Peter 5).

The Elders are organized into two groups: 
Overseers and Shepherds

Overseers provide leadership and make decisions for the church. West Houston is governed by a group of oversight elders, who work closely with the senior minister. Each overseer serves a five-year term.
 
Shepherds provide teaching and spiritual counsel to West Houston members. They are always available to those in the church that may need them. New overseers, when needed, are chosen from the shepherding elders.