More clear scoops
It’s been a while since we last updated and I’ve got some that might interest you. There was a small problem in that somewhere in saving some things in Evernote I lost one scoop. If it is your’s - I’m sorry and if you will let me know I will correct it (and yes, the picture is the LG Scoop - so for all you officiates it is a “scoop blog approved scoop picture” :). With no further interruptions - here are the latest scoops:
Let’s start with the “papa” scoop. My son Philip has accepted the youth work with the Mount Juliet congregation outside of Nashville. Natually I’m excited for he and Laura. But this means the Savannah church will be looking for a new youth guy. Savannah is a great congregation and “does youth work right”, they have for years. You can find contact info at: http://www.savannahchurchofchrist.com/
Our friend Jeremy Haulk is gonna become a Texan (and you thought he was hard to live with before - that’s just for you Jeremy :)). He will be working with the church in Port Arthur, TX. That means the New Hope congregation in Guin, AL will be looking.
The Northwest Church of Christ in Tampa, FL is looking for a new pulpit man. Details at: http://www.tampachurch.org/
Keith Karsasfgnaknsef (actually Kasarjin - but that is what I always think when I start trying to type his name) will be doing fill-in work and gospel meetings based out of Montgomery, AL. He has been with the good Main Street church in Pikeville, KY. They will be looking. Their attendance runs about 250-275 a Sunday and they are known for doing a lot of mission work: http://www.mainstcoc.com/ for more.
I got a call from the Traverse City church in Michigan, 250 miles NW of Detroit. The guy told me they’d be sending me more info but so far this is all I have.
The Church Street congregation in Lewisburg will be looking for a new youth guy as Justin Morton will be going to work with the Karnes church. http://www.churchstreetchurchofchrist.org/
Trae Durden scoops that the Chaffee Road church in Jacksonville, FL is looking for a minister. His uncle Dennis Yarborough, he is a member there, and you are welcome to call him @ 904-259-3470. The church website is: http://chaffeeroadchurchofchrist.com/
Gary Knuckles gets the scoop on the Bardwell Church of Christ in Bardwell, KY. Anyone interested can contact Ronnie Case at (270) 628-3574 or Don Burton at (270) 334-3932.
Finally, I got this long but well constructed scoop from Paul Stoval at the Maple Hill congregation where Wayne Miller is the preacher. They are looking for youth help:
“We are seeking a full-time Youth and Family minster. We are a congregation of approximately 900 members (700 avg. att. Sun. a.m.). We are located in Lebanon, TN (Wilson County), just 30 miles outside of Nashville. Maple Hill is a very old congregation with a great church family. We’ve only recently grown in numbers. For years we averaged less than 400 in attendance. We opened a new auditorium within the past few years and hired Wayne Miller as our pulpit minister. He fits very well with our culture of love and caring for each other. We currently have 4 full-time, and 1 part-time ministerial staff members (pulpit, associate, youth and children, media), 2 clerical staff and we contract with AGAPE for counseling services. We also have two members who are trained counselors and see clients for us. We also have a Mother’s Day Out program housed in our building and run by one of our members.
Our youth and family minister recently accepted a position on the College church staff in Searcy, AR. His resignation will be effective 8/1/10. We have teen facilities, but no family life center (recreational building). We are actively involved in the Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes program. We have found it to be invaluable in the training of our youth for roles in the church. We have 8 elders and 39 deacons. We participate in CYC and EU youth programs. We have not recently participated in Winterfest or Impact. Given that we will try to be open-minded, the perfect candidate would be married, possibly with children. I would ask that potential applicants have some sort of ministerial or Biblical training, preferably in youth work. Our vision is to further our efforts to involve the congregation in youth ministry (equipping the saints for service). We feel strongly that it is our obligation to help young people, both of our flock and the community, to develop their OWN faith, not simply accept ours. We know that statistically a staggering majority of youth leave the church for good after high school graduation. It is our desire to do everything within our ability to stem that growing tide.
I prefer applications to be submitted electronically. My email address is paul.stovall@maplehillchurch.org. My cell phone number is 615-339-6482. The church address is 102 Maple Hill Rd., Lebanon, TN 37087. I invite applicants to browse our website at www.maplehillchurch.org. I believe the right candidate will find Maple Hill a very attractive family to work with.”
If you’re still with me :) that’s the scoop for today. If I’ve left you out or you know of something that’s not been posted PLEASE let me know at dale@edge.net.
Thanks for your service to the Master.