Looking for DSM now!

At the MCC Council meeting on April 11th, the council voted to authorize Don Johnson and a search committee to begin an immediate search for a Director of Student Ministries. The committee is drafting a job description and a examining a growing file of resumes of candidates who would be strong leaders for our student ministries.
Why "student" ministry and not "youth?" The Vision Team, Council and Search team all grappled with this term. We believe the term "student" is more comprehensive and accurate, and broader. Adolescence, a term formerly applying to 7th-12th graders, is descending. The growing role of media and internet is creeping into our children's lives at a lower and lower age level each year. So the beginning level for "student" ministry is 5th and 6th grade. We want our staff person planning for those who are coming into middle school and hgih school. "Student" also applies to the large numbers of our youth in college, who are still in the process of being trained.
The primary focus of his/her energy will still be in the arena of Jr. and Sr. High, but those working with 5th &6th will report to the Director of Student Ministries, as will the College Intern at MCC. Please pray for this most important staff search at MCC.