2020 is about over scoops

It’s time for Scoops again. If you see a listing and want more info ask and we will supply it if we have more about it. 

I’d like for you to consider using the My Life, In Him daily study for your congregation. Churches that order 75 or more copies will get the digital files to share with anyone in their congregation free of charge AND they will also get a free digital copy of the sermon resource. Sermons that correspond with each week. If you want to know more just let us know and we’ll help make it happen. Inquire at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com. This is easily a $25 book that we sell for $8-10. 

AL: The 9th Ave church in Haleyville is looking for a full-time youth minister. He will work with the elementary to high school students. More information, a job description, and contact info can be found at https://ninthavenuechurch.com. 

TN: The Earleyville Church of Christ is looking for a full-time minister. Earleyville is in McMinnville. They have three elders and the attendance runs between 90-100. They have classes for all ages and an active youth group. Contact Brandon Potter, deacon at 931 581-1040 or earleyville@gmail.com. 

AL/KY: Brian Giselbach is leaving the work at Wood Avenue in Florence to move to Hebron, KY (near Cincinnati) and work with the Point Pleasant Church of Christ. Wood Avenue has hired Ricky Berger to be their new preacher.

TX: The elders of the church of Christ at Birdville are seeking a full or part-time Gospel Preacher.  They are located in Haltom City a suburb of Fort Worth. Birdville has 3 elders, 2 deacons, and 70 attending. All interested persons need to contact the church at 817 838-9031 or send a resume (with references) to secretary@birdville.org. Send video to 3208 Carson St, Haltom City, TX 76117. They are hiring asap.

KY: The Briensburg church in Benton is hiring a full-time Youth & Family Minister. They are a congregation of around 100, looking to grow their youth and family ministries. They have worked hard on growing their education ministry. They are looking for someone to work in a team setting to further this growth in a combined youth, family, and education setting. For more information contact Andy Carr at bburgcocyouth@gmail.com or call the church office and speak with Gary Knuckles 270 527-8691.

TN: The Jefferson Avenue church in Cookeville has hired Jesse Bates to be their new youth minister.

AL: The Cullman Church of Christ is searching for a dynamic and engaging pulpit minister to come join us in the rapidly growing community of Cullman, Alabama.  They have six elders, deacons, and ministry staff in a loving congregation of 400+ members.  For more info, or to submit a resume, please email Ryan at imcston@gmail.com

AR: The 7th & Mueller Church of Christ in Paragould is looking for a pulpit minister. They have excellent facilities, 7 Elders who want to work with their candidate for the good of the church, active ministries, including Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Compassion Outreach Ministry, Women’s Ministry, a Welcome Ministry with 101 Class, Bus Ministry, Celebrate Recovery, and City Youth Camp Ministry. They support several missions including but not limited to Greece, Africa, and Costa Rica. Paragould is home to Crowley’s Ridge College, children’s orphan care facility, Children’s Homes, Inc., and Crowley’s Ridge Youth Camp. To learn more and submit resume contact the search committee at: 7thministersearch@gmail.com.

FL: The Pace Church of Christ is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of associate minister. The duties include three main areas: youth, education, and benevolence (weekly pantry and snack packs for needy children in local schools). He will be working with the pulpit minister and with the deacons who are in charge of these ministry areas. They would prefer someone who is at least in their late twenties, married, a graduate with a Bible degree from one of our Christian colleges, and who could preach and lead singing occasionally. Someone with skills in PowerPoint, website management, and audio-visual technology is also preferred. The congregation averaged 120-130 prior to Covid-19 and is currently having approximately 80 in attendance with many planning on returning soon. The church is led by three elders and six deacons. The building is located in a rapidly growing area of Santa Rosa County that is just east of Pensacola. Please send a resume, photo, and a list of references to David West by mail or to his email. These will be reviewed by the elders 4075 Berryhill Road, Pace, Florida 32571 (Cell) 850 530-5168, david@pacechurchofchrist.org. Learn more at www.pacechurchofchrist.org. 

MS: The New Albany church has hired Tim Dooley to be their new minister.

TN: The East Ridge church in Chattanooga is looking for a youth minister. Send resume to tbhollis@comcast.net. He will work to help grow those 6th – 12th grades and their families. He will work under the oversight of the elders to “lead and further develop our youth and their families so they place Christ at the center of their lives and become and remain lifelong faithful Christians.” They can provide a list of responsibilities and expectations. 

IL: The Money Chapel Church of Christ in Westville is hiring a new minister. Send resumes or questions to the youth leader, ericaglam4@gmail.com.

AL/MD: Caleb Cochran is moving to Enterprise to work as the Minister of Preaching and Evangelism at the College Avenue church. He has worked with the church in Rockville for 6 1/2 years. 

TX: The New York Avenue congregation in Arlington is looking for a youth and family minister. Ideally, they’d like someone with experience who has a passion for working with youth. They have about 30 in the youth group and about 70 kids overall. They want someone who is committed to youth ministry. Formal education such as a college degree or school of preaching diploma will be preferred. Any interested candidates should send resumes to Dewayne Bryant at dewaynebryant0@gmail.com.

AL: In January David Courington will be moving out of the pulpit at Sylvan Springs near Birmingham where he has served for nearly 40 years. He plans to continue as an elder there. He will be available for fill-ins for area congregations, meetings, singing emphasis days, and seminars. Contact David at davidcourington@gmail.com. They will be having several of the men and visiting preachers fill the pulpit for a  few months and hope to hire another preacher in late spring, but are not taking resumes yet. They have hired Cody Davis as a part-time youth minister.

TX: The Lake Houston church in Humble is looking to hire a full-time Youth and Family Minister. They are a congregation of 400+ and a youth group of 75+ from K-12 with 6 elders, 14 deacons, a pulpit minister, and many other various ministry leaders. Among the items they list as requirements for the position: Married with a supportive wife and baptized believer. 2 years preferred youth ministry experience. Ministry or related degree. For more information about Lake Houston go to www.lakehoustoncoc.org. Submit resumes to Lake Houston church of Christ c/o LHCOC Search Committee 8003 Farmingham Rd Humble, TX 77346 or lhcocsearch@gmail.com. 

CA: The Yucaipa Valley church has about 25 people. Their weekly contribution is about $500.00. They are looking for an evangelist to come to Yucaipa and start looking around the neighborhood to find Bible students and set up Bible studies. They want to grow. Call Bobby Duncan 213 324-6057 . or send information to bob@dsabg.com.

TX: The Central Texas Children’s Home needs a husband and wife to live on the campus located in Buda and care for children ages 5-18. This job is best suited for those couples that are genuinely interested in doing direct ministry work with a group of young people that have been abused, neglected, and abandoned and are unable to live at home or with their families. These couples can be Christian House Parents to and for these children. If you know of a couple or small family that might be interested in being House Parents, please pass this information along to them. If hired, a Houseparent couple can expect the following: Competitive salary, full medical benefits, Retirement plan, 3 bedroom apartment with all utilities paid, Food allowance, Typical 3 weeks on duty with one week off per month. Contact Ray Crowder 13200 Crane Road Buda, TX  78610 or 512 243-1386.

MS: The Pine Vale Children's Home in Corinth is in urgent need of a married couple to serve as house-parents. This might be an opportunity to bridge a large gap between preaching positions. Preachers, you may have a couple in your congregation that would be interested if you are not. House-parents are the lifeblood of the Pine Vale Children’s Home and they are currently in need of a new set for the boy’s cottage. The husband and wife should enjoy working together as a team and will do so around the clock. They will share the responsibilities of caring for 5-6 children all day, every day. Pine Vale is a non-therapeutic group home, supported only by the churches of Christ (no government funds). There is a reasonable salary (approx. $48,000/yr), employer-paid health insurance and retirement, scheduled relief time (Monday-Friday about every 5 weeks), and earned vacation. All expenses pertaining to the care of the children are covered by Pine Vale. Submit a resume with references to Randy Collum randy.collum@pinevalech.com.

And that’s what we have this time. Let us know of corrections, additions, etc at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com.