Who We Are

No Church Should Minister Alone

Isolated, lost, unanchored:

Those three words have no place on a mountain trail, on the side of a rock face, or in Jesus-centered ministry.  Yet here in the Rocky Mountain West, a part of the U.S. in desperate need of revival, pastors and church planters find themselves isolated all the time—exposed to the elements, unable to call for reinforcements, and without a compass in a culture that doesn’t understand our Savior.

That’s why, if God wants you here, you need more than good advice from a faraway corporate office. You need more than a calling and vision. You need genuine, on-the-ground support, trail-tested tools, and people committed to serving and pushing you forward … without pushing you around.
That’s Converge Rocky Mountain. We’re a Jesus-centered movement of independent churches based in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. We’re expanding into Northern New Mexico and Western Nebraska—part of the larger global network called Converge.

We plant new congregations in cohorts, strengthen existing churches so they can minister confidently, support pastors so they can lead boldly, and provide collaborative mission opportunities so churches can reach their neighborhood and the world strategically.

When you access our network of relationships, resources, and partnerships, you can master the terrain, do trailblazing work, and create momentum for the Good News where you are. If you’re a church planter or pastor who wants to see lives changed by Jesus’ power in this unique part of the United States, know that you’re not the only one.  Let’s work together to see His Spirit break loose in our corner of the world.

We’re Converge Rocky Mountain: Forward. Together.

Our Values

Converge Rocky Mountain is a family of unique congregations committed to seeing lives and communities transformed across the Rocky Mountain West. While many cultures and unique contexts shape our movement, we are united by a Jesus-centered, Bible-based spiritual culture marked by a shared commitment to these common values:  

Spiritually Dynamic

We glorify God in all we do by trusting the authority of Scripture, the sufficiency of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, and God’s delight in prevailing prayer.

Healthy

We prioritize being with Jesus over simply doing for Him, believing that personal and congregational health leads to lasting fruit.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” - John 10:10

Culturally Diverse

We pursue Christ’s vision for His church, a people reflecting the beauty and unity of worshipers from every culture, background, and nation.

“Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth, to every nation, tribe, language, and people.” - Revelation 14:6

Relationally Devoted

We reflect the love of Christ in our relationships and ministry partnerships, marked by compassion, generosity, and a spirit of grace and peace.


Missionally Driven

We multiply transformational leaders and churches, reproducing the life of Christ in disciples, leaders, and congregations both locally and globally.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” - Matthew 28:19

Generous

We freely share God’s blessings, trusting Him to use our generosity to advance His work and bring glory to His name.

“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” - 2 Corinthians 9:11

Transformational

We believe the Spirit of God brings Christlike change to our lives, our churches, and our communities.

“And we all, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” - 2 Corinthians 3:18

Missionally Driven

We multiply transformational leaders and churches, reproducing the life of Christ in disciples, leaders, and congregations both locally and globally.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” - Matthew 28:19

Transformational

We believe the Spirit of God brings Christlike change to our lives, our churches, and our communities.

“And we all, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” - 2 Corinthians 3:18

Healthy

We prioritize being with Jesus over simply doing for Him, believing that personal and congregational health leads to lasting fruit.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” - John 10:10

Culturally Diverse

We pursue Christ’s vision for His church, a people reflecting the beauty and unity of worshipers from every culture, background, and nation.

“Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth, to every nation, tribe, language, and people.” - Revelation 14:6

Relationally Devoted

We reflect the love of Christ in our relationships and ministry partnerships, marked by compassion, generosity, and a spirit of grace and peace.


Spiritually Dynamic

We glorify God in all we do by trusting the authority of Scripture, the sufficiency of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, and God’s delight in prevailing prayer.

Generous

We freely share God’s blessings, trusting Him to use our generosity to advance His work and bring glory to His name.

“You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” - 2 Corinthians 9:11

Mission

We exists to bring churches together to see lives and communities transformed across the Rocky Mountain West. While transformation is God’s work alone, He invites His people to join Him in helping individuals become more like Jesus and communities reflect the Kingdom of Heaven.

Strategy

Our shared strategy is simple and focused. We equip churches to strengthen existing congregations, start new churches, and send believers across the street and around the world with the life changing message of the Gospel.

Region

We serve churches throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, northern New Mexico, and western Nebraska, a region often described as one of the most unchurched in the nation. Marked by both breathtaking beauty and deep spiritual need, this is where God has called us to live, serve, and bear faithful witness to Jesus.

Affirmation of Faith

The Word of God
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
(II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20,21; Mark 13:31; John 8:31,32; John 20:31; Acts 20:32)
The Trinity
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons, that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption.
(Genesis 1:1,26; John 1:1,3; Matthew 28:19; John 4:24; Romans 1:19,20; Ephesians 4:5,6)
God the Father
We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of each person, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
(Luke 10:21,22; Matthew 23:9; John 3:16; 6:27; Romans 1:7; I Timothy 1:1,2; 2:5,6; I Peter 1:3; Revelation 1:6)
Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal visible return to earth.
(Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; John 1:1; 20:28; Romans 9:5; 8:46; II Corinthians 5:21; I Peter 2:21-23; John 20:30, 31; Matthew 20:28; Ephesians 1:4; Acts 1:11; Romans 5:6-8; 6:9,10; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:28; I Timothy 3:16)
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide.
(John 14:16,17,26; 15:26,27; John 16:9-14; Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; Galatians 5:22-26)
Regeneration
We believe that all people are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
(Genesis 1:26; 5:2; Genesis 3; Genesis 2:17; 3:19; Eccl. 2:11; John 3:14; 5:24; John 5:30; 7:13; 8:12; 10:26; Romans 9:22; II Thessalonians 1:9; Rev. 19:3,20; 20:10;14,15; 21:18; Psalm 51:7; Jeremiah 17:9; James 1:14; Romans 3:19; 5:19; Proverbs 28:13; I John 1:9; John 3:16; John 1:13; II Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:1)
The Church
We believe in the universal Church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local Church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, work, and fellowship. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local Church the primary task of giving the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.
(Ephesians 2:19-22; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 5:19-21; Acts 2:36-42; Hebrews 10:23-25)
Christian Conduct
We believe that Christians should live for the glory of God and the well-being of others; that their conduct should be blameless before the world; that they should be faithful stewards of their possessions; and that they should seek to realize for themselves and others the full stature of maturity in Christ.
(I Corinthians 10:31; Romans 12:1-3; Hebrews 12:1-2; John 14:15,23-24; I John 2:3-6; II Corinthians 9:6-9; I Corinthians 4:2; Col. 1:9-10)
The Ordinances
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed two ordinances to the local Church: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water into the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration of His death. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 6:3-5; I Corinthians 11:23-26)
Religious Liberty
We believe that every human being has direct relations with God, and is responsible to God alone in all matters of faith; that each Church is independent and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; that, therefore, church and state must be kept separate as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other.
(Acts 4:18-20,5:29; Galatians 5:1,13; I Timothy 2:5; Romans 14:7-9,12)
Church Cooperation
We believe that local Churches can best promote the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another in an association of churches. Such an organization, whether it is the Converge or one of its regional districts, exists and functions by the will of the Churches. Cooperation in this association is voluntary and may be terminated at any time. Churches may likewise cooperate with interdenominational fellowships on a voluntary independent basis.
(Acts 8, Acts 15, Acts 16:1-5, Acts 20:6; Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Galatians 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4,10,11)
The Last Things
We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His Kingdom. We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal felicity of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked.
(Acts 8, Acts 15, Acts 16:1-5, Acts 20:6; Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Galatians 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4,10,11)

Doctrinal Distinctives

Humanity
We believe that human beings are the crowning work of creation, each immutably and biologically created as male or female, together reflecting the image of God. Though originally created innocent, all humans have sinned and are in need of salvation. Christ’s death affirms the sacredness and redeemability of every human life.
Marriage
We believe that marriage is a sacred institution designed by God for the well-being of humanity and the continuation of the human race. It is the spiritual and physical union of one man and one woman, rooted in Scripture and upheld throughout biblical revelation.

Our History

170 Years of Mission

1852 - A Faithful Beginning
Gustaf Palmquist, a Swedish immigrant and follower of Jesus, baptized three new believers in Rock Island, Illinois, forming what became the first Swedish Baptist congregation in the United States. United by a deep conviction that the Bible is the Word of God and a desire to live holy lives, these early believers began sharing the gospel among Swedish immigrant communities. From the very beginning, lives were transformed through the power of Christ and a simple commitment to faithful obedience.
1856 - Stronger Together in Mission
Several independent churches made up of immigrant believers recognized that they could accomplish more by working together than by remaining isolated. These churches, often referred to as devoted “Bible readers,” began gathering regularly for mutual encouragement, shared mission, and practical training. As the movement spread along the Mississippi River into Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Chicago, these gatherings equipped pastors, many without formal seminary training, to proclaim the gospel with clarity and confidence.
1879 - Growth Marked by Collaboration
The fruit of this cooperative mission was unmistakable. The movement had grown to more than 3,000 baptized believers and 65 congregations, all independent yet united around a shared purpose. These churches crossed ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic boundaries while remaining grounded in the core truths of biblical faith. What held them together was simple and enduring: a commitment to seeing lives changed by Jesus, one person at a time.
1888 - A Global Vision Emerges
The vision of the movement expanded beyond the United States when Johanna Anderson became the first Converge missionary sent overseas, serving in Burma. This marked the beginning of a global missions focus that extended the gospel far beyond American borders. From this moment forward, the movement understood church planting and missions as inseparable parts of God’s call to reach the nations.
1945 - A Growing Movement Takes Shape
As the movement continued to grow and churches were planted among increasingly diverse populations, English became the predominant language of communication. In 1945, the fellowship formally adopted the name Baptist General Conference, reflecting both its expanding reach and its desire to work together more effectively while remaining rooted in biblical convictions and cooperative mission.
Mid 20th Century - Faithful in a Changing World
As the cultural landscape of the United States shifted dramatically, the movement’s core mission remained unchanged. Churches stayed committed to proclaiming the Word of God, reaching people for Christ, planting new congregations, and sending missionaries around the world. In a society often resistant to biblical values, the movement continued to emphasize Christlike living as a faithful witness to the transforming power of the gospel.
Late 20th Century - A Global and Diverse Family
As a missional movement, the Baptist General Conference grew into a global, multiethnic family of churches united around Christ’s Great Commission. While diverse in culture and context, these congregations shared a common commitment to the gospel. During this period, church planting accelerated and missionaries were sent to nations around the world, expanding the movement’s global reach.
Early 2000s — A Season of Rapid Growth
More than one fifth of the movement’s churches had been planted within the previous fifteen years. This period marked a renewed emphasis on multiplication and an openness to new ways of engaging communities, while remaining firmly anchored in historic biblical convictions.
Early 21st Century — Addressing Barriers to Mission
As church planters and missionaries served in increasingly diverse and sensitive contexts, many discovered that the name Baptist created unintended obstacles. In some communities it limited local engagement, and in several countries it placed missionaries and national partners at risk. These challenges led to thoughtful discernment about how best to remove barriers while remaining faithful to biblical truth.
2008 - A Missional Name for a New Season
The board of overseers approved a new missional name, Converge Worldwide, while retaining the historic name Baptist General Conference for legal purposes. This change was made to better serve church planters and missionaries as they shared the gospel in diverse and often sensitive contexts. While the name changed, the movement’s historic beliefs rooted in the authority of God’s Word remained firmly intact, allowing new generations to continue the mission of making disciples, planting churches, and sending missionaries.
Today - Carrying the Mission Forward
Since 1958, trailblazing churches have planted and strengthened congregations across the rugged and often uncharted landscape of the Rocky Mountain West. Centered on Jesus Christ and united through redemptive partnership, resilient leaders have faithfully proclaimed the Gospel in communities large and small.

From remote mountain towns and rural farming communities to growing suburbs and urban centers, God is transforming lives through local churches that courageously serve, disciple, and multiply believers. What began as a handful of pioneering congregations has grown into a movement of churches committed to seeing every Rocky Mountain community reached with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Our History

170 Years of Mission

1852 - A Faithful Beginning
Gustaf Palmquist, a Swedish immigrant and follower of Jesus, baptized three new believers in Rock Island, Illinois, forming what became the first Swedish Baptist congregation in the United States. United by a deep conviction that the Bible is the Word of God and a desire to live holy lives, these early believers began sharing the gospel among Swedish immigrant communities. From the very beginning, lives were transformed through the power of Christ and a simple commitment to faithful obedience.
1856 - Stronger Together in Mission
Several independent churches made up of immigrant believers recognized that they could accomplish more by working together than by remaining isolated. These churches, often referred to as devoted “Bible readers,” began gathering regularly for mutual encouragement, shared mission, and practical training. As the movement spread along the Mississippi River into Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Chicago, these gatherings equipped pastors, many without formal seminary training, to proclaim the gospel with clarity and confidence.
1879 - Growth Marked by Collaboration
The fruit of this cooperative mission was unmistakable. The movement had grown to more than 3,000 baptized believers and 65 congregations, all independent yet united around a shared purpose. These churches crossed ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic boundaries while remaining grounded in the core truths of biblical faith. What held them together was simple and enduring: a commitment to seeing lives changed by Jesus, one person at a time.
1888 - A Global Vision Emerges
The vision of the movement expanded beyond the United States when Johanna Anderson became the first Converge missionary sent overseas, serving in Burma. This marked the beginning of a global missions focus that extended the gospel far beyond American borders. From this moment forward, the movement understood church planting and missions as inseparable parts of God’s call to reach the nations.
1945 - A Growing Movement Takes Shape
As the movement continued to grow and churches were planted among increasingly diverse populations, English became the predominant language of communication. In 1945, the fellowship formally adopted the name Baptist General Conference, reflecting both its expanding reach and its desire to work together more effectively while remaining rooted in biblical convictions and cooperative mission.
Mid 20th Century - Faithful in a Changing World
As the cultural landscape of the United States shifted dramatically, the movement’s core mission remained unchanged. Churches stayed committed to proclaiming the Word of God, reaching people for Christ, planting new congregations, and sending missionaries around the world. In a society often resistant to biblical values, the movement continued to emphasize Christlike living as a faithful witness to the transforming power of the gospel.
Late 20th Century - A Global and Diverse Family
As a missional movement, the Baptist General Conference grew into a global, multiethnic family of churches united around Christ’s Great Commission. While diverse in culture and context, these congregations shared a common commitment to the gospel. During this period, church planting accelerated and missionaries were sent to nations around the world, expanding the movement’s global reach.
Early 2000s — A Season of Rapid Growth
More than one fifth of the movement’s churches had been planted within the previous fifteen years. This period marked a renewed emphasis on multiplication and an openness to new ways of engaging communities, while remaining firmly anchored in historic biblical convictions.
Early 21st Century — Addressing Barriers to Mission
As church planters and missionaries served in increasingly diverse and sensitive contexts, many discovered that the name Baptist created unintended obstacles. In some communities it limited local engagement, and in several countries it placed missionaries and national partners at risk. These challenges led to thoughtful discernment about how best to remove barriers while remaining faithful to biblical truth.
2008 - A Missional Name for a New Season
The board of overseers approved a new missional name, Converge Worldwide, while retaining the historic name Baptist General Conference for legal purposes. This change was made to better serve church planters and missionaries as they shared the gospel in diverse and often sensitive contexts. While the name changed, the movement’s historic beliefs rooted in the authority of God’s Word remained firmly intact, allowing new generations to continue the mission of making disciples, planting churches, and sending missionaries.
Today - Carrying the Mission Forward
Converge Rocky Mountain is one of ten regions carrying forward the same missional focus that began in 1852. United by Scripture and driven by the gospel, churches across our region continue to proclaim the Word of God, reach people for Christ, plant new churches, and send missionaries to see lives transformed around the world.

Partner Churches

Converge Rocky Mountain is a growing movement of over 75 churches across the Rocky Mountain Region. We partner together by choice, supporting one another through shared resources, coaching, and collaboration as we work to start, strengthen, and send churches.
If you are a pastor or ministry leader interested in becoming part of this network, click here to explore what it means to join CRM

Meet Our Team

Paul Mitton

President and Executive Minister

Loren Pankratz

Vice President of Church Starting

Drew Tarwater

Director of Church Strengthening

Chris Van Iwagen

Executive Director of Pastor Care

EJ Rose

Director of Communications & Engagement

Jill Bryant

Finance
Coordinator

Laura Callison

Executive
Assistant

General Resources

Financial Services
January 1st, 2026
Faithful ministry depends on trust. When it comes to church finances, strong systems help protect that trust by caring well for the people, resources, and mission God has entrusted to your church.At Converge Rocky Mountain, we offer free financial consultations to all CRM partner churches. These consultations are designed to answer basic financial questions, identify potential risks, and help chur...
Converge National
January 1st, 2026
Converge is not simply an organization or a denomination. We are a movement of churches choosing to work together for something bigger than any one congregation could accomplish alone. Our shared mission is to strengthen churches and start new ones so that lives and communities are transformed by the power of the gospel.At the heart of Converge is a commitment to multiply transformational churches...
Bethel University
January 1st, 2026
Bethel University has a long history of partnering with the local church to equip students for lives of faith, leadership, and service. Rooted in a Christ-centered and biblically grounded foundation, Bethel exists to help students grow intellectually, spiritually, and vocationally as they discern God’s calling for their lives.As part of the broader Converge movement, Bethel University shares a com...
Converge Rocky Mountain’s Financial Accountability
January 1st, 2026
Faithful stewardship matters. At Converge Rocky Mountain, we recognize the responsibility entrusted to us by our district churches, their members, our donors, and ultimately, by God Himself. Financial accountability is not simply a best practice. It is a reflection of our integrity, our faith, and our commitment to advancing the gospel.We depend on God’s wisdom as we steward the resources He has e...

Ministry Opportunities

The Converge Rocky Mountain support staff work closely with churches across the Rocky Mountain region to help connect pastors, ministry leaders, and staff with meaningful employment opportunities in a wide range of ministry contexts. If you are discerning your next step in ministry, please explore current openings and connect with the local church. We are honored to assist you in discovering where God may be leading you to serve next.
We believe that finding a Lead Pastor for your church is one of the most important decisions you will ever make as a body.
The Converge Placement Network exists to help you make that decision with wisdom, knowledge and Spirit-led confidence.
Using multiple tools, a Converge coach will guide your search team and leadership board thru a six-step process that will help you understand who you are as a congregation, and what type of pastor will best serve you in your next season of ministry.  Click the buttons below to learn more about the Converge Placement Network.

Job Openings

Lead Pastor - Colorado
Aspen Ridge Church – Evergreen/Conifer CO

Position Summary
Aspen Ridge Church is seeking a Christ-centered, Spirit-led Pastor who joyfully affirms
that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church (Colossians 1:18) and leads from that
conviction. This pastor will shepherd the congregation by aligning vision, teaching, and
ministry with Christ’s authority and mission, while equipping leaders and cultivating a
healthy, unified body of believers.
The Pastor will oversee a team of paid staff and volunteer ministry leaders, fostering a
culture of collaboration, discipleship, and servant leadership.

Key Responsibilities
Spiritual Leadership
  • Consistently point the church to Christ as the Head, grounding all decisions, teaching, and direction in Scripture and prayer
  • Preach and teach the Word of God with clarity, humility, and relevance
  • Lead the church in spiritual formation, discipleship, and mission
Vision & Direction
  • Discern and communicate God’s vision for Aspen Ridge Church in alignment with our Statement of Faith, https://www.aspenridgechurch.org/beliefs/
  • Lead strategic planning and implementation across all ministries
  • Ensure all ministries operate in unity under Christ’s leadership
Team Leadership & Development
  • Oversee and shepherd a team of paid staff and volunteer ministry leaders
  • Provide coaching, encouragement, and accountability
  • Build a leadership pipeline by identifying and developing emerging leaders
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and servant-hearted leadership
Congregational Care
  • Provide pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual guidance
  • Equip ministry leaders to care for the congregation effectively
  • Cultivate a welcoming, relational church environment
Community Engagement
  • Represent Aspen Ridge Church in the local community
  • Encourage outreach and mission opportunities that reflect Christ’s love
  • Build partnerships that extend the church’s impact
Qualifications
  • A clear, personal calling to pastoral ministry under the lordship of Jesus Christ
  • Theological alignment with Converge and a strong commitment to biblical authority
  • Proven leadership experience overseeing teams (staff and/or volunteers)
  • Strong communication and relational skills
  • A shepherd’s heart with the ability to lead and develop others
About the Area – Evergreen/Conifer, Colorado
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at 8,000 ft of elevation, Aspen Ridge Church is located between Evergreen and Conifer and offers a unique blend of natural
beauty with accessibility to the amenities of Denver, only 45 minutes away. The area provides:
  • Stunning mountain views, forests, and abundant wildlife
  • Year-round outdoor recreation: hiking, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, and more
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly living
  • A lifestyle that encourages both adventure and reflection
This is an ideal setting for a pastor who values both deep ministry and an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle.
Evergreen Chamber of Commerce https://evergreenchamber.org/
Conifer Chamber of Commerce https://www.goconifer.com/

Lifestyle & Culture Fit
The ideal candidate will:
  • Embrace a rhythm of life that prioritizes time with Christ, family, and community
  • Manage the balance of ministry, leadership, and dynamic mountain living
  • Engage authentically with both church members and the broader community
  • Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Closing Vision
At Aspen Ridge Church, we believe the Church belongs to Christ alone. The Pastor will serve not as the head, but as a faithful under-shepherd, continually pointing the body
to Jesus—guiding, equipping, and leading in humble submission to Him.

Application Process
Aspen Ridge Church is utilizing the Converge Placement Network to evaluate pastoral
candidates.  If you haven't filled out a CPN profile you can do so at this link. There is a one-time $75 fee to cover testing
instruments. This fee is tax deductible as a job search cost. Once a profile is completed, candidates will be eligible to be matched with every Converge church across the country utilizing the CPN process.
Youth Pastor - Colorado
Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church in Greeley, Colorado is seeking a Youth Pastor or Youth Director who feels called to student evangelism and Gospel-centered youth ministry. This role is for a relational, team-oriented leader who loves God’s Word and is passionate about shepherding middle and high school students to follow Jesus.
Located in Northern Colorado’s Front Range, Bethel is a multi-generational, Gospel-centered church with a long history of making disciples locally and globally. You will provide leadership and vision for all youth ministries serving students in grades 6–12 while partnering closely with parents, volunteers, and church staff.
In this role, you will:
  • Cast and implement a clear vision for youth evangelism and discipleship
  • Lead all youth ministries for grades 6–12, including Sunday School, youth group, discipleship groups, and special events
  • Teach Scripture with clarity and passion, equipping students to walk faithfully with Jesus
  • Build intentional pastoral relationships with students and their families
  • Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer youth leaders in a team-based ministry environment
  • Create welcoming, engaging programs that foster Christlike friendships and spiritual growth
  • Oversee youth ministry administration, planning, and communication
  • Plan and lead student mission trips, retreats, and service opportunities
  • Pray consistently for students, families, and the surrounding community
This role may be a great fit if you:
  • Sense a clear calling from God to serve in youth ministry
  • Love the Gospel and are deeply rooted in God’s Word
  • Thrive in relational, team-based leadership environments
  • Meet the biblical qualifications of church leadership
  • Have experience in youth ministry and a desire to continue growing as a leader
Salary Range: 
$48,000–$58,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Bethel Baptist Church is located directly across from the University of Northern Colorado in the growing city of Greeley, offering both vibrant community life and easy access to the mountains and outdoor recreation.
If this sounds like the next step in your ministry calling, please send your resume to aaron@bethelgreeley.com.
Student Ministries Pastor - Colorado
Encompass Church - Parker, Colorado
Summary:
The Student Ministries Pastor (SMP) leads or oversees all ministries created for and directed toward middle school (grades 6 – 8), high school (grades 9 –12), and college and career young adults (ages 18 – 26). The SMP will ensure that
Student Ministries provides an environment where students can, in age-appropriate ways, Discover a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ, Connect with caring, like-minded believers, Grow in spiritual, emotional, and relational maturity, and Serve each other, the local community, and the world together. The mission of Student Ministries will be to honor God by developing more disciple-making followers of Jesus Christ.

Qualifications
  • Must possess and be able to communicate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and at least three years of experience of growth in maturity.
  • Must practice the disciplines of regular, personal Bible study, worship, fellowship, and prayer. Must have met or be able to meet the church’s requirements for official membership, including baptism by immersion.
  • Possesses a bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in biblical or theological studies or student ministry. (May be waived for experience.)
  • Demonstrates experience leading a student ministry of 50 or more.
  • Demonstrates a call of God and passion for students’ spiritual growth.
  • Able to speak, write, and teach clearly, effectively, and appropriately, including sharing the Gospel and encouraging students to respond.
  • Ability to relate well and work effectively with students, adult leaders, parents, other church staff, and volunteers, as well as the community.
  • Able to disciple students and volunteer staff in an organized process.
  • Able to cast a compelling, challenging, and engaging vision to students to encourage them to grow in their faith in and love for Jesus Christ.
  • Able to recruit and train adult and student leaders to serve in ministry.
  • Able to agree fully and comply with the mission, vision, statement of faith, and priorities as stated in the Church Bylaws and Guiding Principles.
  • Able to pass initial and periodic thorough background examinations.
Responsibilities
  • Middle School and High School
  • College and Career
  • General Responsibilities
Relationships
  • Reports to the Executive Pastor of Encompass Church.
  • Oversees Student Ministries leaders (paid and volunteer).
  • Coordinates with Encompass Church staff and leaders.
Encompass Church is located at 11150 Hilltop Road,
Parker, CO 80134. We are a church of approximately 600 adults, students, and children in Sunday worship attendance and are steadily growing as new communities are being
built nearby. We are a member of Converge, formerly known as the Baptist General Conference. To indicate your interest in the Student Ministries Pastor position, please submit your resume to john@encompass.church.

Student (Youth) Ministry Director - Colorado
Classification: Part-time = 18-20+ hours/week, negotiable and depending on availability and expectations. In addition to Sunday mornings and mid-week Youth Group night, flexible schedule and remote work environment during the week.
Salary: up to $2,000 per month (depending on qualifications and time commitment)
Reports to: Lead Pastor
OPPORTUNITY
Grace Fellowship of Lakewood (GFOL) is a God-focused, Christ-centered, Biblically-rooted, and Spirit-driven church. As an expression of our vision to grow a community of Christ followers who worship and witness in all of life, we are seeking a part-time staff Student (Youth) Ministry Director. The Director’s primary job is to lead and build a fruitful and growing ministry that reaches and makes disciples of students (6th-12th graders) and their families, including those inside and outside our church family.
We are looking for a person who is godly and gifted in leading a Student Ministry that is both solid in (theological) content and modern in approach. This is currently a part-time role, but our vision is to see it grow with the church and as the Lord leads. The Student Ministry Director can expect support from the Lead Pastor as well as other church staff/leadership.
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL …
1. Have a personal and growing relationship with God through faith in Christ evidenced by a solid level of spiritual maturity.
2. Be able to fully embrace GFOL as a church family along with its vision, ministry culture, and core beliefs.
3. Be a true student of God’s Word who is able to teach the Bible well.
4. Possess the heart of a pastor and disciple-maker which includes a commitment to do the work of evangelism.
5. Be passionate about God, Student Ministry, and seeing students and their families grow in faith.
6. Have good people and communication skills and at least adequate organizational ability.
7. Possess a commitment to, and track record of, doing ministry as a team.
8. Be a hard worker but not a workaholic, a self-starter, reliable, trustworthy, and excellent at following through.
9. Demonstrate proven leadership ability that takes initiative to achieves results.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Be the point person, provide leadership, and coordinate ongoing programming for the Student (Youth) Ministry at GFOL. This includes making personal contact with people on a regular basis and planning Student Ministry activities, including mid-week youth group meeting, special events, etc.
2. Recruit, train, shepherd and build a team of volunteer Student Ministry leaders.
3. Help develop and implement the vision for Student Ministry and do strategic planning in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and other GFOL ministry leaders.
4. Meet with students, parents, ministry volunteers, and other GFOL leaders (as individuals and in groups) as needed to build relationships, provide care and support, and practice discipleship.
5. Seek to provide support for other church ministries/activities that may need the partnership of the Student Ministry.
6. Other ministry-related duties as needed.
TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter and resume to Michael at mfen@gfol.org
Student Ministry Director - Snow College - Utah
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Long-Term Full-Time Salaried Employee
POSITION SUMMARY
God has called TGM to build witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus at Snow College.  Through these groups, we believe ever increasing numbers of students and faculty from all areas of the campus will be transformed by the gospel. TGM Student Ministry Directors pursue this calling by discerning and actively participating in what God is doing through TGM and at Snow College.
RESPONSIBILITIES & COMMITMENTS
Spiritual Growth
TGM Missionary Staff members pursue maturity as disciples of Jesus Christ so that their lives and work
increasingly reflect a growing love for God, God’s Word, God’s people, and God’s purposes in the world. To do this, the TGM Student Ministry Directors will:
• Pursue a vibrant relationship with the triune God through engagement with Scripture, prayer, and
worship, both individually and in community
• Develop self-leadership (growing in self-awareness, self-management, relational integrity, and resiliency)
• Embrace Scriptural standards for behavior and attitudes
Campus Leadership
TGM Student Ministry Directors seek to increase the number of witnessing communities, as well as the size, health, spiritual maturity, and campus-wide influence of existing witnessing communities of students by:
• communicating and modeling TGM’s vision to see students and the Snow College campus transformed
• creating a culture of humble dependence on God and bold expectation of God’s promises
• modeling a biblically-defined commitment to engage Christians and non-Christians in gospel conversation
• leading students individually and collectively through Scripture, prayer, teaching, and discipleship
experiences, so that they articulate and align their lives with God’s Word
• setting annual goals through prayer, research and reflection with the TGM team and Christian students,
for qualitative and quantitative growth, including conversions and leadership development
• creating, developing, aligning and leveraging ministry plans, programs, teams, and structures to take the
gospel onto the Snow College campus
• building a student leadership team who will demonstrate spiritual vitality, relational health, and TGM
mission alignment – The Tri-Grace Mission: Tri-Grace Ministries exists to proclaim the gospel, defend the trustworthiness of the Bible, and serve those impacted by Mormonism.
• developing and executing plans to achieve annual goals, evaluating and modifying the plan as needed
throughout the year
• mobilizing students to engage their relational networks with the gospel and to start new missional
communities
• intentionally gather, invite, and develop diverse groups of students so that they not only encounter and
follow Jesus as Savior and Lord, but also advance the mission on campus
• creating ways for students to encounter and follow Jesus through Scripture, worship, prayer, mission
experiences, apologetics trainings, conferences, etc.
• equipping students to think strategically about campus engagement, so that they proclaim – in word,
deed, and power – the good news of Jesus
• motivating students to regularly invite other students to follow Jesus
• discipling students by equipping them to hear the Word, interpret the Word, respond to the Word, and
grow in Christlikeness
• inviting, coaching, and equipping students to become increasingly Kingdom minded
Team Mentality
Collaborate with other TGM team members so that the ministry reflects Biblical standards of excellence, integrity, and partnership.
• Partner with and respond positively to the direction and coaching of the TGM Executive Co-Directors and TGM Board of Trustees
• Contribute to collaborative and productive team meetings and relationships
• Utilize TGM’s evangelism training resources
• Complete financial reporting and ministry planning in a timely way to serve fellow TGM team members
• Comply with all TGM policies and procedures
Participate with TGM team members in:
• Coffeeshop Ministry: serving as a barista on a minimum of 1 shift per week
• Evangelism Ministry: participating with mission team members and in TGM outreaches
• Intern Ministry: inviting interns into student discipleship relationships
Support Raising
As TGM Missionary Staff members, the TGM Student Ministry Directors are required to develop a team of
financial and prayer partners – churches and individuals – who will support their ministry by:
• communicating regularly with ministry partners, nurturing those relationships through phone calls, texts,
emails, thank you cards, and regular email newsletters
• continuing to develop an on-going, long-lasting partnerships with their sending church
• hosting mission teams to serve the mission field with TGM
CORE COMPETENCIES
• demonstrates a vibrant and deepening relationship with Christ and is growing in both self-and social
awareness
• engages in healthy relationships and effective work with diverse communities
• invites, mobilizes and equips others through clear, compelling communication skills
• designs and executes plans that accomplish mission goals
• promotes change and progress by aligning resources, events, activities, teams, etc. around the values
and goals of TGM so that the ministry grows in influence and impact
• recruits and develops others into disciples who demonstrate intimacy with God, Christlike character, and
engagement in God’s mission
• equips diverse individuals and teams in their leadership development and performance
• demonstrates respect in professional relationships, complies with operational requirements, and
contributes positively to the experiences and tasks of the TGM team and the student team
CHARACTER – Evidence of a vital and mature relationship with Jesus Christ which exhibits exemplary Christian character and Fruit of the Spirit – Conscientious and diligent – Committed to building the Kingdom of God – Spirit of humility and servant leadership – Godly wisdom
QUALIFICATIONS
• Married couple between 28-35 years of age with previous experience in youth or college ministry
• Preferably has or in process of acquiring a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies (or equivalent)
• Holds the belief that the highest authority is Scripture and that Scripture interprets Scripture
• Gifted in teaching and shepherding with the ability to prepare and lead weekly Bible studies
• Willing to research and answer theological questions
• Able to contextualize any study into the Ex-Mormon/Mormon culture
• Skilled in articulating the gospel with people holding various religious or irreligious beliefs
• Inclined to make the discipleship of students a priority
• Willing to delegate responsibility and ownership to student leaders within the Student Ministry
• Sets healthy personal boundaries
• Demonstrates engaging communication and good listening skills
• Exhibits active problem-solving skills and mediation of conflict
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Strives to be a supportive team player
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to plan student events and retreats
• Trustworthy with student relationships
• Annually affirm TGM’s General Policy Guide, abide by TGM’s standards, and promote TGM’s mission
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• The TGM Student Ministry Directors lead ministry in a college campus environment. – Bible studies and discipleship are held at the Solid Rock Café and on the Snow College campus
• The TGM Student Ministry Directors share a designated office space in the Solid Rock Cafe.
• Off-campus travel includes, but is not limited to: outreach events, training sessions, retreats, meetings,
and conferences.
• The TGM Student Ministry Directors are regularly required to communicate with others, and routinely
uses the TGM Slack app, Dropbox, TGM Google calendars, and LastPass account.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable directly to the TGM Executive Co-directors
EVALUATION
These Missionary Staff positions are subject to the following evaluations:
• New TGM Missionary Staff are given an initial 90-day review by the TGM Executive Co-directors.
• Every quarter, the TGM Executive Co-directors hold branch reviews with each TGM Missionary Staff
member.
• In the month of April, a formal evaluation is made for each TGM Missionary Staff member.
TO APPLY – email resume and cover letter to shane@trigrace.org
Youth Ministry Resident - Colorado
Mosaic Church - Littleton
Part-Time • 20 Hours/Week
WHO WE ARE
Mosaic is a Jesus-centered church in Littleton, CO. We’re passionate about helping people experience the life only Jesus can give—and we believe how we communicate matters. From stories to social media, we want everything we create to reflect the beauty of the gospel and the heartbeat of our community.
THE ROLE
Mosaic is searching for a passionate, teachable leader who senses a calling to invest in the next generation. As a Youth Ministry Resident, you will step into a formative season of hands-on ministry experience, mentorship, and spiritual development. This residency is designed for someone who wants to grow as a leader while helping middle and high school students know Jesus, experience freedom, find meaning, and join God in making the world beautiful.
This is a part time role with meaningful responsibility, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Build relationships with students through consistent presence and intentional conversations
  • Help plan and lead weekly youth gatherings, events, and retreats
  • Support discipleship environments such as small groups and mentoring moments
  • Contribute to a healthy, Jesus-centered student culture
  • Participate in planning meetings, ministry prep, and leadership development
  • Assist with communication, follow-up, and relational connections with students and parents
  • Serve alongside Mosaic staff during Sunday services and church-wide events
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is humble, hungry to grow, and excited to invest in students within a supportive, Jesus-centered environment.
Spiritual Qualifications
  • A follower of Jesus
  • Alignment with Mosaic’s theology and mission
  • A life marked by integrity, humility, and servant leadership
  • A teachable mindset and willingness to grow under mentorship
  • Desire to help students grow in a Jesus-centered life
Preferred Skills
  • Strong communicator (verbal + interpersonal)
  • Ability to lead and influence others with humility
  • Creative thinker who brings ideas and energy
  • Comfortable connecting with students and building trust
  • Organized and dependable with follow-throughCollaborative and team-oriented
What We Offer
Salary: $20,800 per year
Educational Scholarship: $2,500 annually toward biblical studies (paid to the institution or reimbursed with documentation)
Hours: 20 hours/week
PTO: 60 hours/year + paid staff holidays
You’ll also receive:
  • Direct mentorship from Mosaic’s Youth Pastor
  • Leadership development within a supportive team
  • Real ministry experience that builds confidence and calling
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your résumé and a brief statement about why you feel called to youth ministry to: zwinnick@welcometomosaic.com.
We look forward to hearing your story and exploring whether this residency could be the next step in your journey of following Jesus and investing in the next generation.
Worship Creative - Utah
The Front Church 
The Front Church exists to make Jesus known where He is not. We are seeking a Worship Creative with a missionary’s heart to help lead our church into its next season of ministry in Utah.
This role is ideal for someone who loves creating worship environments where people belong before they believe and who is energized by ministry in spiritually unique and challenging contexts.
In this role, you will:
  • Shape and lead the music ministry with deep awareness of Utah’s cultural and spiritual landscape
  • Partner closely with the Lead Pastor to cultivate a worship culture aligned with The Front Church’s vision
  • Build a 30–50 song worship library that is theologically grounded and culturally relevant
  • Recruit, train, and inspire volunteers through engaging and efficient rehearsals
  • Use Planning Center to organize teams, set lists, and rehearsals with excellence
  • Help create memorable worship environments through thoughtful use of audio and visual tools
Compensation:
This is a fundraising-supported role with a base annual compensation of $6,000, with the opportunity to increase salary through additional support raised.
A passion for youth ministry is a plus but not required.
If you sense this could be the next step in your calling, please submit a resume and cover letter to Lead Pastor Nate Ray at nate@thefrontchurch.com.

Kids Director - Colorado
Mission Hills - Littleton
Campus: North Littleton
Department: Ministry Environments
Direct Report: Campus Pastor
Position: Part-Time
Hours: 20 hours per week

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of the Kids Director is to assist with the overall program of birth–5th grade while supporting the implementation of the vision, mission, and core values of Mission Hills Church.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
• Education and/or experience that have prepared you for this role
• Commitment to our purpose: we exist because God loves the world and wants them to know it ( John 3:16)
• Commitment to our mission: we help people become like Jesus and join him on mission. (Mat 28:19-20)
• Commitment to our vision: we’re working towards reaching everyone on the Front Range of Colorado with the good news of Jesus
• Commitment to our core values: we’re a crazy generous, daringly creative, intentionally improving, Bible-driven, kingdom-minded, tribe
• Agreement with our doctrinal statement (nothing radical here, we’re a Bible-driven church that’s part of Converge Worldwide)
• Experience in administration of children’s ministry specific to early childhood or elementary (preferred)
• Ability to evangelize and disciple children
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to and love for children
• Team player, strong leader, shepherd, servant’s heart, active learner, flexible, problem solver, and enthusiastic
• Partnering skills, organizational skills, self-starter, contributor, communication skills, and mentorship skills
• Ability to recruit, motivate, equip, and manage Serve team Members

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Implement the weekly curriculum and organization of supplies to provide an intentional classroom and/or small group experience for kids
• Assist in the recruitment of Serve team members
• Provide training and leadership to equip Serve team members
• Coordinate the scheduling and weekly communication to the Serve team members
• Collaborate with the Littleton Kids Ministry to maintain campus-wide unity in programming and events
• Responsible for the health and safety of kids and Serve team members in all environments
• Assist in bringing on new ministries to the Kids department at the North Littleton Campus
• Co-plan and coordinate special events including Family Fun Night, Fall Festival, and other community events
• Manage database to ensure accurate information for kids and their families of the North Littleton Campus
• Collaborate with Middle and High School ministries to align all NextGen Ministry at the North Littleton Campus
• Regularly attend staff development, monthly huddles, and other campus-wide events
• Creatively assist in bringing on new ministries and events to the North Littleton Campus
• Meet regularly with the Campus Pastor to pursue ongoing spiritual and professional growth opportunities

COMPENSATION: We take good care of our people. The anticipated salary for this role is $30,000 - $35,000

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