Let's get scooping in 2018
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TN: The Eastwood church in Paris has hired Joshua Manning. He'll start in March. Joshua leaves the Clearview congregation in Lyles, Hickman County.. Clearview is congregation of 145 members, with two elders. They do have a parsonage with a recently remodeled bathroom. Mike Bradley is one of Clearview's elders and can be reached at 615 418-0050 or ekim.yeldarb@gmail.com. Joshua leaves under good circumstances and would be happy to answer any others questions you might have 615 686-0668.
KY: The Oak Valley church in Benton is looking for a preacher. Oak Valley is a rural congregation in west Kentucky with about 80-100 members. While the pay is not bad, they will allow a secular job as well. If interested call David Hendrickson (270) 559-3213.
OK: The Henryetta church is currently looking for a youth minister. The applicant must be mature ready to evangelize the youth in the community and surrounding area. He must be sound in the faith and ready to teach. Henryetta is a congregation of about 140-150. They do have a house. Contact: Clyde Estes at cestes1953@global.net or 918 906-8821, Rex Walcher at rexwalcher@gmail.com or 918 652-1244, or Jim Broadbent at susanjim@suddenlink.net or 918 671-9121. Send resume and either audio or video to Henryetta Church of Christ 5th and Broadway Henryetta Ok. 74437
AL: Scoop to Justin Guin: Wood Avenue in Florence has hired Rickey Berger to be the associate to replace Evan Burns. Rickey was involved in full-time mission work.
AL: James Wyers who has preached in Winfield for over 3 decades official last date as their preacher is April 29. He will be retiring from pulpit work and will continue as one of the elders. Here is Winfield’s website: http://www.winfieldcofc.org/index.html
KY: The Seven Oaks Church of Christ in Mayfield is seeking a capable youth minister who will work with the youth and families of the church to grow their faith and plan activities. He will need to be able to work with all ages in the church and follow the leadership of the elders. He will need to be proficient in teaching classes and leading devotionals. A capable song leader is preferable, but not required. Previous youth ministry experience is preferably, but not required. A married man is preferable, but not required. Interested individuals can send their resume and personal information to Josh Ketchum at jketchum@sevenoakschurchofchrist.com. The church website is www.SevenOaksChurchofChrist.com
TN: Scoop to Justin Smith: Matt Grinder has accepted the Youth and Family Minister position at Crosswinds church in Humboldt. Matt is currently an admissions recruiter for FHU. He will start full-time at Crosswinds on January 28th.
MS: Scoop info to Sellers Crain. Magnolia Bible College is being revived to become Magnolia Bible Center. Check the You can learn more about it via Magnolia Messenger at this link: http://www.magnoliamessenger.com/Past%20Issues/files/Winter_2017.pdf. They hope to expand services there as they can including a School of Biblical Studies.
TN: Tom Riley is leaving his role in development at Lipscomb and has agreed to work with the Nolen Hills church. Nolen Hills is a fairly new church plant in Nolensville planted by the Brentwood Hills church.
KY: The Calvert City congregation is looking for a new youth minister. Contact RandyandAmyO@Bellsouth.net 270 205-6185. Learn more about Calvert City at http://www.calvertchurchofchrist.com/.
AL: The North Alabama Christian Children's Home, in Florence, Alabama, is seeking dedicated christian house parents who would like to make a difference in the lives of children who have been abused and/or abandoned and/or neglected. They have an opening in one of the boys home. This is an exciting and challenging ministry. They typically hire the wife to be the full-time employee which allows the husband to work off campus, or attend college (HCU, etc). There is a nice financial package for this full-time work, including a salary, free lodging, no utility bills, free groceries, and use of a vehicle (and gas) to transport one's children. Anyone can contact Don Williams, Director, at 256 366-3327 for more information.
TN: Darrell Blankenship announced his resignation from Charlotte Heights Sunday. He has preached there for many years and will remain till the end of 2018. He plans to hold more meetings, conduct weekend seminars, and to worship with his children and grandchildren at Mount Juliet. He will be available for fill-in work. Charlotte Heights is a congregation of about 235. They will begin a pulpit search soon. Learn more about CH at https://charlotteheights.org/.
TN: Johnny Trail is leaving his work at Sycamore Chapel and moving to work with the Hillcrest congregation in Springfield. Learn more about SC at http://www.sycamorechapelcoc.org/.
TN: The White House Church of Christ has hired Matt Shouse to be their new pulpit minister. He will begin his work there February 4. He will be leaving a part-tine role as associate minister at the Lafayette Church of Christ where he has served the past 3 years.
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