Rev. Christopher Paolini: Senior Pastor
A native of Cape Cod Massachusetts, Pastor Chris Paolini was elected Senior Pastor of Mountainview Christian Center in September of 2019. Prior to coming to Idaho, Pastor Chris was the founding pastor of Upper Cape Apostolic Church (AKA "The Source Ministry") in Pocasset, MA, serving there for nine years. A graduate of Nyack College (Nyack NY), Mercy College (Dobbs Ferry, NY), and Purpose Institute, Pastor Chris is currently pursuing the Doctor of Ministry degree from West Coast Bible College and Seminary.
Pastor Chris brings a passion for instilling the values of strong Biblical study and discipline and seeks to raise up lay-leaders who seize their God-given calling with confidence.
In addition to serving MCC, Pastor Chris is active in several other ministry endeavors. He serves the Idaho District of the United Pentecostal Church International as World Network of Prayer Coordinator and as Section 3 Presbyter on the Idaho District Board. He is also active in online ministry through his website, coffeewithpastor.com.
He has been married to his best friend and ministry partner, the Rev. Josie Paolini, since 2004.
Pastor Chris brings a passion for instilling the values of strong Biblical study and discipline and seeks to raise up lay-leaders who seize their God-given calling with confidence.
In addition to serving MCC, Pastor Chris is active in several other ministry endeavors. He serves the Idaho District of the United Pentecostal Church International as World Network of Prayer Coordinator and as Section 3 Presbyter on the Idaho District Board. He is also active in online ministry through his website, coffeewithpastor.com.
He has been married to his best friend and ministry partner, the Rev. Josie Paolini, since 2004.
Rev. Josie Paolini: Associate Pastor
Pastor Josie's ministry career began in her native New York City, where she served in youth ministry at the Manhattan Pentecostal Church. Shortly thereafter, she answered the call along with her husband to plant a church in Pastor Chris' hometown of Bourne, MA on the peninsula of Cape Cod. For a majority of her time there, Pastor Josie served as chaplain in the local hospital. She is a graduate of the Fiorello LaGuardia High School for Music, Art, and the Performing Arts in Manhattan, and is a trained actress and theatre technician.
A licensed minister in the United Pentecostal Church International, Pastor Josie's duties at MCC include direct oversight of the Youth and Ladies Ministries as well as General Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Director of the Pure Hope Hygiene Pantry, a community outreach ministry providing hygiene products to individuals in need.
She is affectionately known as "Mama Mountainview" and feels it is an honor and joy to serve alongside her husband and ministering to the needs of the membership of MCC.
A licensed minister in the United Pentecostal Church International, Pastor Josie's duties at MCC include direct oversight of the Youth and Ladies Ministries as well as General Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Director of the Pure Hope Hygiene Pantry, a community outreach ministry providing hygiene products to individuals in need.
She is affectionately known as "Mama Mountainview" and feels it is an honor and joy to serve alongside her husband and ministering to the needs of the membership of MCC.
Rev. Donald Casper: Associate Pastor
Bio coming soon!
