Middle School Director/Pastor

Mountaintop Church is a church for you. We believe God is for you. In fact, we believe God loves you and has an incredible plan for your life. We are for Birmingham, and we want everyone to experience the life God wants for them through a real, authentic relationship with him. At Mountaintop our vision is simple: to Invite and Equip people to Follow Jesus.

We are located in the suburbs of Birmingham Alabama, in Vestavia Hills. 

Our Values at Mountaintop are:

For One - Reach out

For Each other - Seek Community

Hospitality - Make Room

Excellence - Bring our best

Generosity - Give well

Grace and Truth - Lead with Love

And at Mountaintop we believe in Seven Marks of a Disciple/Follower. Essentially, we believe that a healthy follower of Jesus exhibits these marks in their every day lives.

• Loves Radically
• Worships Passionately
• Engages Scripture
• Prays Fervently 
• Serves Joyfully.
• Gives Generously
• Makes Disciples.

Over the course of the last 2 years we launched a Middle School ministry under incredible leadership, and we're excited for the next leader God sends our way. Our Next Middle School Director/Pastor will lead 6th-8th grade ministry through discipleship, small groups, missions, and growth.

Job Description:

Mountaintop Church is a non-denominational, contemporary church in Birmingham, AL. From its founding in 1992, Mountaintop's mission has been unchanging. OUr heart is to be a place where all people hear the truth that God is FOR them as they experience that we are FOR them. So that together we can be a force FOR Birmingham. 

The Middle School Director/Pastor will be responsible for leading middle school ministry on Sunday mornings during both the 9:00 and 11:00 AM services. This role is focused on creating a dynamic and engaging environment where middle school students can connect with God, grow in their faith, and build meaningful relationships with peers and leaders. 

You will oversee all aspects of the Sunday morning experience for students in grades 6-8 including:

• Developing and delivering biblically sound, age-appropriate teaching content.
• Creating a welcoming, fun, and spiritually formative worship environment. 
• Recruiting, training, and leading a team of volunteers. 
• Creating content for meaningful small group discussions and relational connection.
• Partnering with parents to support the spiritual development of their students.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Connecting with middle school students (both on and off campus) 
• Teaching/Preaching. 
• Develop Middle School sermon series and preaching calendar. 
• Program and execute middle school Sunday morning services.
• This includes worship, hosting moment, and teachings. 
• Write small group material for middle school small groups. 
• Recruit, develop, and encourage volunteers and coaches. 
• Plan strategic events throughout the year. 
• Manage budget. 
• Plan Middle School Missions trips. 
• Plan a middle school only summer event. 
• Partner with parents. 
• Engage in school ministry. 

While the primary focus of this role is Sunday mornings, the Middle School Director/Pastor will also provide occasional support and presence on Sunday evening high school services as needed, in collaboration with the Student Pastor.

This position is full-time. Hours will vary depending on the ministry calendar and events scheduled. Total Hours: 40 hours.

Compensation based on experience.

Mountaintop Church is a non-denominational, contemporary church in Birmingham, AL. From its founding in 1992, Mountaintop's mission has been unchanging. OUr heart is to be a place where all people hear the truth that God is FOR them as they experience that we are FOR them. So that together we can be a force FOR Birmingham.