Revenge of the scoops...how's that for a title?

No revenge here - just strugglng to come up with a title this time :). Hope your summer is going well. As always let us know what we missed, got wrong or changes! Thanks. You make scoops happen.

TN: Joey Ferrell will join The Gospel of Christ media work beginning August 1. Joey will be working with online presence, social media efforts, technology, and assisting in the field rep program. Joey can be reached at Joey@TheGospelOfChrist.com. He is leaving the pulpit work at the Rock Hill congregation in Readyville, TN. 

OK: The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ in Ponca City, OK is searching for a full-time pulpit preacher to work with a congregation of around 125.  They have 3 elders and 9 deacons.  Around 30,000 people live in Ponca City in north central Oklahoma.  Applicants should have preaching experience and a degree from a brotherhood college or school of preaching.  A preacher’s house and paid utilities are included. Interested applicants send resume and sermon examples to The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ, 1905 Joe Street, Ponca City, OK 74604 or 580. 765.3610 - email: hartfordCofC@sbcglobal.net.

TN: The Elgin church is looking for a preacher. Stan Day has been there for 12 years and is moving to Indiana to be closer to his children. Congregation is about 70 with no eldership. Elgin is near Rugby, Oneida and Jamestown. Contact: Tim Freels 423.663.7932

AL: The Cross Point Church of Christ in Florence is in the process of hiring a full-time Worship Minister. They have about 1,000 in attendance. They say: “The Worship Minister must maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through spiritual disciplines. He must be a visionary who is creative in leading people in spirit and in truth to the throne room of God. He is a leader who can communicate a direction in a way that inspires those around him to join in the pursuit of that vision. This position is a ministerial role that requires the individual to serve, not solely as a song leader, but also as a minister to those who serve alongside him in the ministry.” Send email resumes or contact Mark Killen at mark@crosspointcoc.org with other questions.

TN: The church of Christ in Doyle is in need of a part time minister. No office hours are required allowing time for secular work. The Doyle congregation is located between Cookeville and McMinnville. There are about 45 people in attendance. They have a home with 3 bedrooms and office. For more information or questions contact Kenneth Neal: neal04@blomand.net or 931.657.5378.

AL: Scoop to Bill Bagents: The Hebron church in Hulaco approximately 1 mile from the tri-county area (Cullman, Marshall and Morgan counties). Is looking for a full time pulpit preacher. They have an attendance of a little over 100. They hope to grow. They can provide a house if needed. Experience preferred. Send resumes to Robert Deese, an elder, brave416@bellsouth.net and they will contact you.

TN: The Erin church is looking for a Pulpit Minister. Erin is in about 70 miles west of Nashville. The church averages 60-65 in attendance. They are looking for a recent graduate from a Christian university (either single or married). Starting salary of $40,000 with a house provided. Interested? Contact either of the elders: Jim Porch jamestporch@peoplestel.net or Terry Allison terrypallison@yahoo.com.

CA: Scoop to Phil Sanders. The church in Yreka is looking for a minister. Their former minister had a heart attack and passed away. They are a small congregation but we could support a preacher for a few years while the church grows. They have a nice building and several class rooms and are in a good location and they believe they can grow. They currently use the Search tapes for Sunday evenings. For more info contact Ralph Dillon, cralphdillon@gmail.com.

TN:  The New Hope Church near Boston is looking for a part-time preacher.  Terry Peach is an elder there. His number is 615-476-7435. They have about 25 attending. Scoop to Craig Evans.

MO: This scoop to Jim Dillinger. The church located in Belton, a suburb of Kansas City with a population of 23,200 is looking for a full-time preacher. Congregation size: 85-100 with 4 elders and 4 deacons. They have a minister’s house. The previous preacher was there for 4 years and is leaving on October 1. They would like a individual with a degree in biblical studies and ministry who is a good communicator and personabl. Either mail resume to P O Box 251, 103 Myron Avenue Belton, MO 64012 or email to Ted Chapman tchapman5@kc.rr.com, 816.331.1811. www.beltoncoc.org.

TN:  The Taylor Town church in White Bluff, Tennessee, is looking for a part time minister. The minister who has preached there for 35 years is stepping down due to health reasons. Responsibilities include Sunday morning adult class, sermon in morning and evening with Wednesday night adult Bible class along with visiting those in need as appropriate in the area. Interested?Contact Mark Ryals at 731.695.1337 or mark.ryals@redcross.org 

TN: The Midway church in Lawrence County is looking for a preacher. They are a younger church with about 80 members. This is a part time position. Scoop to Jeremiah Tatum.