Scoopin' Time

Let’s get scooping. You never know when I might go off the rails and just post who I think a church should hire instead of just it’s opening :). A little humor to start the post!

AL: The Luverne church has hired Kase Britton to be their new preacher. He is currently working in Lake City, FL, will begin January 1

MS: Jon Paul Gulledge is the new pulpit minister at the Acton Church of Christ in Corinth, MS

AL: Cornerstone in Florence is looking for a preacher. The current preacher, Arvy Dupuy is stepping away to devote his attention to the Haiti Mission. They are a congregation of 200-225. The position’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; providing a mentoring environment for the Youth and the Family ministers, of course preaching, teaching, visitation, in-home hospitality, community and church functions, counseling, off-site events, and follow-up contacts with new potential families. Learn more  at www.cornerstoneflorence.org  Send resumes to Jay Gregory jay@liberteministries.org

AL: The Cedar Grove Church in Andalusia, with an average attendance of 150, is looking for a minister. It is preferred that he have a Bible degree and some experience. He will work with four elders and seven deacons. The Cedar Grove congregation is over 100 years old and still very active. The city of 9,000 has a reputation of having excellent schools. Mail or email resume with family picture, recordings or links to recent sermons, and at least three references. Elders, Cedar Grove Church of Christ, 11103 Brooklyn Road, Andalusia, AL 36420 or Curtis Thomasson cthomasson@centurytel.net 

TN: The Central Church in Cleveland is looking for full-time Youth and Family Minister. “Our youth are currently involved in the Treehouse (pre-K –5th grade rotation based education program), Lads to Leaders, community serviceprojects, mission work, CYC, EYC and other church related activities.” There is an option of housing being provided by the church. Find out more about Central at www.centralcocfamily.com. Send resumes to admin@centralcocfamily.com, or Central Church of Christ, 200 25 th Street NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

KY/VA:  This week’s self-scoop to P.J. Hicks. He is moving to work with the Dale Ridge church in Roanoke in January.  This means the Hopkinsville church will be looking for a new minister

TN: The Blackman church in Murfreesboro is looking for a new minister on a part-time basis with the potential of becoming full-time based on growth and performance. They would like someone with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Bible and/or Ministry from an accredited Church of Christ affiliated University or school of preaching. There is lots of potential for growth. Send resume to Richard Allen rallen@blackmanchurchofchrist.org

SC: The Edgewood Church of Christ, near downtown Greenville is searching for a preacher. The previous preacher, Donnie Vick, is leaving on good terms. The church has an attendance on Sunday mornings of about 50-60. Currently, Edgewood is without elders, but a men’s leadership class has been meeting monthly geared toward appointing qualified men to serve. There is much potential. Please send resumes with references and links to sermons to: theedgewoodchurchofchrist@gmail.com

AL: The Pleasant Valley Church in Killen is looking for a preaching minister. Their attendance runs 150-170 and they have five elders. Church Website: www.pvcofc.com. “Pleasant Valley is searching for a minister who is passionate for Jesus and His Church. We are looking for a minister who wants to spread the Gospel in this community and strengthen the Church. The minister will be responsible for preaching 2 sermons per week, teaching Bible class on a regular basis, and conducting Devotionals on Wednesday nights. The ideal candidate will regularly visit elderly members, shut-ins, hospitals, etc… Also, the minister should be active in ministries of the church including but not limited to Lads to Leaders, 49ers activities, Young adult activities, etc…” Contact Michael Cagle 256 898-5023 or pvcofc@gmail.com

TX: The Champions Church of Christ is looking for a youth minister. They have 20 - 30 active students. They also have preaching, children's, and involvement ministers. Champions is a growing church in north Houston. Send resume and some form of teaching or preaching recording (if available) to Wes Arnold warnold@sbcglobal.net

TN: 21st Century Christian in Nashville, is seeking full time or part time Customer Service Representatives. This work involves equipping people and churches with spiritual resources, serving the church family nationwide and beyond, and working with a Christ-centered staff. They require a high school diploma, basic computer skills, understanding of primary client base and positive, professional customer interaction skills. Resumes and/or inquiries can be emailed to: elisabeth.gay@21stcc.com

VA: The Westside Church in Salem is looking for a preacher They have 3 elders and attendance runs 135. Learn more about them. at westsidecofc-salem.com. They would like a man who is married with kids and has excellent people skills. He will have the opportunity to work with the support of an excellent associate minister. The previous minister is retiring after 23 years of serving the congregation. Send resume/references/2 sermons to Danny Guard 540-798-3908 drg24153@gmail.com 

TN: The Rivergate Church of Christ is beginning the process of looking for a summer intern for 2020. A large portion of his role will be to work with the youth. There will likely, on occasion, be the opportunity to preach. There may be other opportunities that arise depending on the skill shown. The Rivergate Church of Christ is located just outside of Nashville in the Madison/Goodlettsville area. They have seven elders. Candidates can send resumes to Lee Phillips lphillips@goodpasture.org or Dr. Sellers Crain at sscrain1@aol.com

VA: The congregation in Christiansburg, VA is looking for a minister. The current minister, Dennis Curd is retiring. They have a preachers house. They are a congregation of 65 Sunday with elders and deacons. Send resume and references and they will send a short survey to complete and return with at least one video of a recent sermon (file or YouTube). Learn more about them at http://www.cburgcoc.com. Contact Information: Kenneth Phillips 540 392-0849 kennywayne@swva.net or Ted Janney 540 230-7781 tjanney@jetbroadband.com 

That’s all the news that’s fit to print. Let us know  what we missed or got wrong at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com