Vacation Mode Scoops
TN: Stephen Kelley scoops himself. He is no longer preaching at Main Street in Mt Pleasant.
TN: This scoop from one of the scoopmasters, Jeremiah Tatum. The Free Communion Church of Christ (they join my personal list of best local congregation names :)) in Overton County TN is beginning a preacher search. Their preacher is 88 and ready to retire. His name is Cecil Shaw. The congregation is about 8 miles from Livingston. They run about 120-130 in attendance. Contact: JD Winningham 931 823-0159.
GA: The Central congregation in Valdosta is looking for a new Youth Minister. I’m told they invest well into their youth program and have great facilities for them. To read about the congregation and the job description go to: http://www.cacoc.com/new.html
AR: Kenneth Pinckley scoops himself. He will be working as the Youth Minister at the North Heights Church in Batesville, Arkansas. He is leaving San Pedro and would be happy to share details about that work. Contact him at kpinckley14@gmail.com.
KY: The Walnut Grove church in western KY, just outside of Benton is looking. Kevin Williams, who was the preacher is looking for a new work. You can contact him at 270 703 4912. He preached at WG for about 20 years. Walnut Grove is a congregation of around 200 members and is served by 4 elders. Anyone interested can email their resume to wgcocelders@gmail.com.
TX: The Boyd congregation is looking for a youth minister. Find contact info at http://boydchurchofchrist.com/.
TN: The Luna Lane congregation in Hendersonville is looking for someone to preach. Contact Danny Parrish at 615 824-9584. I have no further details on that one.
MS: Derrick Maranto going to Aberdeen to be their preacher. This is his first preaching role. He has left the Amory churchYou can learn more about the Amory congregation at http://www.amorychurchofchrist.com/
MS: The Ripley church has hired Joshua McCrary to be the new pulpit minister. He is leaving Meridian, MS - here’s that info: http://www.meridianchurchofchrist.org/.
KY, Calvert City has hired Jared Higginbotham to work with their youth as he continues his education.
OH: The Woodsfield Church of Christ is looking for a preacher by the end of the year. They have about 350 members contact molliemaek@gmail.com.
MO: The Marshfield Church is looking for a full-time preacher. They are about 22 miles from Springfield and have about 100 in attendance. The current preacher resigned to teach school full-time. They do not have elders. Salary range is 38K to 40K which includes a 3 bedroom/2 bath home. They would like someone with 4-5 years experienceand a minimum of a certification from a preaching school. Send resume to rcgmphillips@mediacombb.net. Any questions can be answered by Roy Phillips: 417 859-0529.
VA: The Marion church in Marion, VA. Is looking contact Wayne at 276 682-3770 for more information. brquiltmaker@yahoo.com]
AL: The Cullman Church of Christ is looking for a youth minister. They have about 400 members. Responsibilities will include teaching, serving the community, and leading mission trips. The work will include the opportunity to minister to teenagers in foster care from our mission efforts with Childhaven. Other skills like leading worship or assisting in preaching responsibilities will be beneficial. The candidate should have a minimum of two years of successful experience in youth ministry. A bachelor’s degree in ministry is preferred, but not required for consideration. Send send a copy of your resume and a list of references to: cullmanyouthministersearch@gmail.com . All resumes must be submitted by October 1, 2015.
GA: And finally this longer one from Georgia, printed as received:
Missionary In The State Of Georgia
The Buford Church of Christ is looking to support a new domestic missionary in the state of Georgia. Applicants must be willing to make at least a five year commitment to relocate in the State of Georgia to work with a congregation with growth potential or to plant a new congregation. The first year will involve living and working closely with the church at Buford in an associate minister’s role. During the year, the minister will work with our missions deacons and elders making long-term plans to settle in a jointly determined location in the state. All applicants should have an undergraduate degree or have accomplished formal preacher training, and have a driving ethic to fulfill the Great Commission. Contact Scott Harp scottharp@bufordcoc.com, minister for further information.
The Church of Christ @ Lincolnway; COCat Lincolnway.com(new); a Loving conservative acappella congregation numbering 60+ bible loving members; Sun. a.m. 60; Sun. p.m. & Wed. eve. 45; seeking a experienced preacher/evangelist to work with. This strong biblically based Christian father works well with people; prepares sermons and bible studies well; He is also a strong leader who has a plans for a.) personal ministry; and b.) the congregation; follows Matt.28:19-20; and enjoys helping to set up and participate in bible studies with members and the lost. The congregation owns the worship building. We believe in speaking where the bible speaks and being silent where the bible is silent. [hear the gospel; believe the word; repent; allow self to be baptized(immersed) since it is the operation of God[Col.2:12); live faithfully] The bible loving flock includes several young families with babies and continuing to the 12+ seniors with a congregation avg. age of 35. We have a few men we hope will become elders in the future. We have hosted a lectureship the last approx. 20 yr. The position pays $40k - $50k. Columbia City; Indiana is a fast growing 5;000+ city.
Resume's should include chronological specific-duty preaching history; detailed education; a detailed list of specific personal biblical-notated beliefs to include but not limited to: 1. Plan of salvation and importance of each step; 2. role of leadership in the church; 3. role of women in worship; 4. accuracy/inerrancy of the bible 5. marriage/divorce/remarriage 6. Parts of worship commanded/exemplified/inferred by scripture and which specific parts left to eldership and/or congregational discretion 7. Instrumental music in worship 8. Orphanages support. Interested men should forward a resume' and a recorded sermon to #1 - Lewis Mullins; 743 Camden Drive; Columbia City; In. 46725; 260-244-5198; or #2 - Jerome Wellman; 9301 Aetna Rd.; Churubusco; In. 46723; 260-693-3508; or e-mail to: aqizza1@hotmail.com
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