Scooping all around
Hope you are having a super Saturday.
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So, Scoops:
MO: The church in DeSoto is looking for a youth intern for this summer. Contact Don Bahr, the minister if you are interested or know of others who might be: donbahr3@gmail.com
AL: The elders at the Hillview Church of Christ are looking for a new minister. Their current preacher is leaving in May. Interested? Contact either John Key at (205) 661-2763, or Elvis Townley at (205) 655-1536. Or email: johnnybkey@yahoo.com.
OK: The Church of Christ in Madill, OK is seeking a full-time pulpit minister. They say: “The ideal candidate would be between the ages of 30-50 and married. A Bible degree or its equivalent from a preaching school is also desirable.” They have a growing group of young married couples. The attendance runs 170 and they have a Youth & Family Minister. The congregation has 4 Elders. Madill is in Southern Oklahoma. The previous minister, Jake Hudson, left in good standing to become the Youth & Family Minister in Lewisville, TX. Interested? Email resume to mailto:madillcoc@yahoo.com.
SC: The Duncan Church is looking for a full time minster. They have about 100 members. Send resumes and two sermons to Duncan Church of Christ 1234 S. Danzler Rd. Duncan S.C. 29334. The elders are Terry Knighton 864 590- 1641 andDavid Vermillion 864-221-2581. Learn more at www.churchofchristatduncan.org
TN: Jesse Robertson is moving to teach at Harding. He is also leaving Estes as one of their preachers.
ME: A small church in Kittery, Maine is looking for a pulpit minister with. They offer a small salary and an apartment with utilities included. For more information: Call Bob Prestridge (207) 363-7028 or email prestre@aol.com. If interested, send your resume and CD of two recent sermons to: Church of Christ Attn: Search Committee 48 Love Ln. Kittery, ME 03904
KY: Andy Walker has resigned from Crittenden Drive. I imagine they will look for a preacher now. Here is their website: http://www.churchofchristcd.com/
TN: JR Pugh is leaving the pulpit at Christiana. He will be staying on with the congregation as an elder. They are looking for a minister. They call it a “full-time/part-time role. Contact me JR at pughj38@gmail.com or call Ron Lokey at 901-703-3587.
HI: The Honolulu Church of Christ is prayerfully seeking a minister/evangelist for a congregation. They have an average Sunday attendance of about 100. It is a very diverse congregation with no elders. They say: “Applicant should be a mature energetic, outgoing, family oriented and spiritually sound man with an ability to relate to all age groups and across multi-cultural backgrounds. The ideal candidate to fill this position should possess the following skills and characteristics:
Complete Application Portfolio to include:
Experience in fostering church development and growth
Effective communication skills
Strong verifiable "leadership" references
Experience with young adults and families
A pattern of good works, and integrity
Must be married with faithful and dedicated family
Education: Higher education preferably in Biblical Studies or a Preaching/Ministerial certificate from a recognized school in the brotherhood
Resume describing strengths, history, education, and hobbies
Spousal interests/activities related to the church
Audio file (or provide a link to files) with 2 sermons
Family photo
Any health conditions to consider
List of references from past congregations where you have worked
No personal or church phone calls please.
Contact will be made only to candidates for follow-up questions.
Please email your complete portfolio to the following address by May 1, 2016: cocministersearch@gmail.com