A church administration resident would learn the ins and outs of operations, planning, and team management. It is suited for a person who wants to be a church administrator or executive pastor.

Tracy Van Vleet – Executive Pastor. Tracy has served on staff at Mountainview in various capacities for nearly 20 years. For the last several years, she has served as the Executive Pastor – overseeing the effective operation of all ministry areas. In 2016-2017, she served as Mountainview’s owner representative during our $1.5 million remodel.

The community resident will work alongside ministries such as small groups, connections, and community engagement. The focus will be on how to foster a strong sense of community within a local church.

Jon Shaw – Connections and Missions Pastor. Jon has been on staff with Mountainview for over 5 years, leading our small group, connections, and community engagement ministries. Jon is a graduate of both Johnson University and Hope International University.

The compassion resident will work closely with Mountainview’s care ministries — including pastoral counseling, Stephen Ministry, and prayer.

Dan Hettinger – Congregational Care Pastor. Dan brings over 30 years of ministry experience to our care ministries. His experience includes being a church planter, chaplain, and writer. He is active chaplain with Denver Hospice and SkyRidge Hospital.

The family resident will have the opportunity to specialize in either children’s or student ministry … or split time between both!

Phil Christian – Family and Teaching Pastor. Phil has been on staff since 2012 and oversees Mountainview’s family ministry approach. Prior to Mountainview, Phil served at Rocky Mountain Christian Church – a multisite church located north of Denver. Phil joined Mountainview’s teaching team in 2017.

Caleb Combs – Student Pastor. Caleb oversees our middle and high school ministries. Prior to joining Mountainview, Caleb worked with churches in Florida and Texas.

The formation resident will explore the various ways that spiritual formation occurs. They will be an active participant in helping plan and execute formation opportunities.

Matt Cass – Spiritual Formation Pastor. Matt brings over 10 years of ministry experience to his role as Director of Spiritual Formation. His experience includes serving as a youth pastor, college pastor, and college professor. He has two master’s degrees from Abilene Christian University.

The church planting resident would focus on learning the practical skills needed for starting a new church. The resident would gain a broad exposure to church life while also connecting with other church planters.

Ken Hensley – Senior Pastor. Ken has been with Mountainview since 2009. Prior to that, he planted a church in San Diego through Stadia (a national church planting organization). He currently serves as President of Church Planters of the Rockies, a ministry focused on starting new churches across Colorado and the Front Range.

The preaching resident will learn how to develop sermon plans, work with creative teams, and improve their communication skills.

Ken Hensley – Senior Pastor. Ken has been with Mountainview since 2009. Prior to that, he planted a church in San Diego through Stadia (a national church planting organization). He currently serves as President of Church Planters of the Rockies, a ministry focused on starting new churches across Colorado and the Front Range.

Phil Christian – Family and Teaching Pastor. Phil has been on staff since 2012 and oversees Mountainview’s family ministry approach. Prior to Mountainview, Phil served at Rocky Mountain Christian Church – a multisite church located north of Denver. Phil joined Mountainview’s teaching team in 2017.

The worship resident will gain experience in the different aspects of worship ministry – tech, music, lighting, creative planning, as well as worship leading.

Jay Whitman -Worship and Creative Arts Pastor. Jay joined our staff in 2017, coming to us from the Bay Area. Jay attended both Berklee School of Music and Eastern Michigan University.