Mountain View Community Church has an opening for Student Ministries Pastor. We are mission minded church associated with the Christian Missionary Alliance Church (See some of the denominational characteristics here https://cmalliance.org/who-we-are/).  Our youth ministry draws from several area middle and high schools and there are many opportunities to reach students in this area with the Gospel.  

We are looking for a candidate who is 

• radically devoted to the way of Jesus 

• gospel and mission focused 

• able to engage in tough cultural and theological issues and dialogue while modeling a commitment to grace and truth 

• able to inspire, teach, and equip the next generation of kingdom minded Christians. 

We want our students to: 

• have regular opportunities to hear the gospel and be encouraged to believe. 

• learn to know and tell the basic story of the Bible. 

• understand the essential elements of Christianity. 

• be equipped to engage their fellow students with the gospel. 

Qualifications 

• All MVCC staff are expected to maintain a vibrant walk with Christ, establish healthy rhythms of life, support the vision, staff, and leaders in the church, demonstrate Christ-like character at all gatherings and in their personal life, receive instruction with humility, and be committed to resolving conflict in a biblical manner. 

• Bible College, seminary, or equivalent are a plus but not required. 

• A demonstrated heart for middle school and high school students.   

• Experience in church leadership is a plus but not required. 

• Applicant must exhibit the spiritual qualifications (where applicable) of an elder as defined in 1 Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, and 1 Pet 5:1-3. 

Responsibilities 

• Build Christ-centered relationships with students. 

• Mobilize a team of student leaders. 

• Mobilize a team of adult leaders as needed. 

• Meet with parents outside of regular events as needed. 

• Lead weekly Youth Events 

• Establish a gospel centric discipleship program in line with the vision and values of MVCC 

• Lead the leaders meeting 

• Mobilize small group leaders 

• Mobilize volunteer support as needed 

• Plan, lead, and serve as primary Bible teacher 

How to apply: 

• Email your resume to jobs@mvccweb.org   

• Please include a family picture (or self, if single). 

• Please tell us how you came to faith and what are some of your pivotal spiritual growth moments.