πŸ•οΈ Would You Take This Job? – Mentoring Specialist (Whetstone Boys Ranch, Missouri)

Job Title: Mentoring Specialist
Organization: Whetstone Boys Ranch
Location: Mountain View, Missouri (on-campus, housing included)
Job Type: Full-time, residential ministry position
Compensation: Includes housing, meals, and stipend (amount not listed)

Job Overview:
Whetstone Boys Ranch is a Christian therapeutic boarding school for boys ages 12–16. Mentoring Specialists live on campus and play a direct role in the spiritual, academic, and personal development of each student.

Responsibilities:

  • Live and work alongside boys in a structured Christian residential environment
  • Lead by example in spiritual and daily life disciplines
  • Facilitate devotions, lead recreational activities, and maintain healthy boundaries
  • Work with a team of counselors, teachers, and house staff to support therapeutic goals

Requirements:

  • Mature Christian faith and ability to disciple adolescent boys
  • Relational, firm but compassionate, with a desire to invest in the lives of youth
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
  • Background in youth ministry, education, counseling, or similar fields is helpful
  • Must be able to commit to an immersive, residential lifestyle

Perks:

  • Housing and meals provided
  • Work with a tight-knit, ministry-driven team
  • Rural campus setting in the Ozarks
  • Opportunity to make lasting impact through one-on-one mentorship

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Would You Take This Job?

It’s a life-on-life discipleship opportunity, but it’s immersiveβ€”meaning your personal time and space are part of the job. The role is ideal for someone passionate about mentorship, ministry, and living in Christian community.

Would you take this job? Why or why not?

Housing included is big, but β€œresidential ministry” can mean you’re basically on call β€” what are the actual hours and days off? I’d consider it if there’s real training, a clear salary (not just room/board), and support for burnout. Do they require a specific denomination or just broadly Christian?

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