EAST SIDE IS FOR EVERYONE
TO ENCOUNTER JESUS
AND EXPERIENCE LIFE
Welcome to East Side! We are a church for everyone to encounter Jesus and experience life! At East Side, you'll find opportunities to connect to other people and to God at every stage of life. Working at East Side is an incredible privilege. As we have employment opportunities, our goal is to find the right people for the right positions. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.
-Ryan Scantling
Lead Pastor
Where We Live
Fort Smith, Arkansas sits along the Arkansas River at the western edge of the state, right on the border with Oklahoma. With quick access to I-40 and I-49, it’s easy to connect to Fayetteville, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, or Tulsa while still enjoying everything Fort Smith itself has to offer.
This city blends opportunity with community. You’ll find strong schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors—from scenic trails and parks to fishing and kayaking on the river. History runs deep here too, with rich cultural sites, museums, and a revitalized historic downtown full of shopping, dining, and entertainment as well as expansive new areas in Chaffee Crossing.
Living in Fort Smith means enjoying the best of both worlds—the convenience of a city with the welcoming feel of a small town. It’s a place where people plant roots, raise families, and enjoy a slower pace without missing out on growth and opportunity.
Where We Serve
East Side is for everyone to encounter Jesus and experience life. When you join our team, you become part of that mission-driven community. We want every person who serves to help others connect with Christ, deepen relationships, and live out their calling.
Our staff culture is built on shared values of unity, encouragement, and servant leadership. We don’t just run programs—we partner together in the mission of Gather, Grow, Go: gathering to worship, growing in community, and going on mission into the world.
Here’s what serving at East Side looks like:
You’ll use your gifts in meaningful ways to reach people for Jesus at every stage of life—kids, students, adults, women, men. You’ll be part of a church that’s committed to the Gospel, committed to growth, and committed to going.
OPEN POSITIONS
Student Director
The Director of Student Ministry is responsible for overseeing all areas of ministry for students in grades 6th through 12th. This includes the discipleship and administrative functions of student ministries within the church, as well as the development and implementation of a vision and strategy for reaching students in Fort Smith and surrounding communities. Our goal is to give every student the opportunity to encounter Jesus and experience life through him.
To apply email a resume to ryan@myeastside.tv.
EAST SIDE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY LEAD TEACHER (Full Time)
Full Time Teachers at East Side Preschool Academy are responsible for the health, safety, care, and learning of a classroom of students, typically Monday-Friday from 7:00-3:000. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma. Applications will be reviewed by the ESPA Director, Dr. Wyann Stanton
EAST SIDE PRESCHOOL ACADEMY AFTERNOON TEACHER (Part Time)
Part Time Teachers at East Side Preschool Academy are responsible for the health, safety, care, and learning of students in the afternoon, typically Monday-Friday from 2:00-5:30. Applicants must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma. Applications will be reviewed by the ESPA Director, Dr. Wyann Stanton