Neuenkirchen (German pronunciation:[ˈnɔʏənˌkɪʁçn̩]ⓘ) is a municipality in thedistrict of Steinfurt, inNorth Rhine-Westphalia,Germany. Neuenkirchen is the biggest village in the district of Steinfurt and noted for its stately homes. It is situated approximately 7 km south-west ofRheine and 35 km north-west ofMünster.