They still happen

Yes, Scoops do happen during a Pandemic. In fact, we can’t even share all of them yet because of the challenges of communication, but what we can we give to you. As always, thanks for your input. Scoops do not happen without you. Before we get to scooping we ask you to help make our research more crediable and useful by taking two quick surveys if you will. The first is on ministers and our ages - and, no, we won’t ask your name (https://forms.gle/FjwuuMYJqRpwZsyPA) and the second is on how churches are fairing financially during they “Pause,” (https://forms.gle/6cfDVHpiRr73dGcd7). We’ve done several free webinars over the past few weeks including one on churches coming back together and the logistics of that and one on preaching effectively online with Dan Winkler and Wes McAdams. All of those can be accessed at www.TheJenkinsInstitute.com under Events. So, let’s go:

AL: The church at Sherrod Avenue is looking for someone to work with their College Program. Submit an application here - https://www.indeedjobs.com/sherrod-avenue-church-of-christ/jobs/d48664f3a68e65410059

TN: Jonathan Jones is leaving Maryville in east Tennessee to work with the Northside church in Madison. Learn more about the church in Maryville here - https://www.maryvillechurchofchrist.org/

TN/GA: Caleb Sampson going to work as the Family and Youth Outreach minister with the church in Ellijay, GA. He has left the work at Allons. 

IL: The church of Christ in Collinsville needs a full-time minister.  They are an active congregation with 150+ members 17 miles from St. Louis. They have 4 elders and 9 deacons. “We are a graying congregation with plans to evangelize our local area. The successful candidate will provide a balance of scriptural lessons that will edify old and young alike, be capable of managing office duties, providing spiritual guidance,  and doing personal work as necessary.” Contact Terry L. Mabery 1400 Troy Road Collinsville, IL 62234 or call 618667-6708.

MA: The Cape Cod church is looking for an evangelist due to the retirement of their minister.  They want an experienced, married man who will aid them in the “plentiful harvest” in New England. They have about 80 members and two elders. Their package includes salary, retirement contributions, health insurance, etc. If you are interested please submit your resume, a current video media of two sermons, a current photograph and three references to their elders by May 15, 2020. Jerry Hiatt jerry.hiatt@gmail.com 508 477-0924 or Jim Saffle jim.saffle@ieee.org 508 364-1947.

AL: The North Alabama Christian Children's Home in Florence has an immediate need for Christian houseparents for their boys home. They offer a good salary, with free housing, use of vehicles, vacation and sick time off, and other amenities.  They hire the mom and allow the house dad to work off campus, if so desired, or attend a local college/school.  Later, in the summer, they hope to fill a position for house parents for another girls home.  Feel free to call Don Williams, Director 256 366-3327 or Melinda Jackson, Social Worker 256 757-4212, for more information.  

GA/TN: Ben Giselbach is leaving Edgewood in Columbus, GA and moving to Eastside be the preacher at Eastside in Cleveland. Learn more about Edgewood here -  https://edgewoodcofc.org/

TX: The Church of Christ Deer Park, southeast of Houston is looking for a preacher. They have 85-90 members and 5 elders and 5 deacons. “The ideal applicant is expected to have five years full time preaching experience, preferably married with children. He should be a motivated and faithful gospel preacher, doctrinally sound and enthusiastic, able to relate to all age groups. He will be expected to work with our staff and elders through a balance of preaching, teaching, outreach, visiting and office administration. He will also assist the elders in implementing our vision of growth and maturity for the church family and take the gospel to the community of Deer Park and surrounding areas.” Send resumes, references and videos of recent sermons to the church email: dpchurch.office@sbcglobal.net.

TN: Willow Avenue in Cookeville is looking for a new preacher. Learn more about Willow at https://www.willowcofc.net/

TN: Ben Bailey is leaving the pulpit at the Central church in McMinnville. Central’s site is: https://www.churchofchristatcentral.com/

LA: The Jackson St Church in Monroe, Louisiana is looking for a worship and education minister. He will be leading singing and coordinating a worship service and teaching classes and structuring/help the education department. Travis Bookout is the preacher there. Here is his number: 318 557-5562.

That’s what I have. If I got something wrong or out of place, it is certainly not on purpose. Let me know and we’ll do what we can to correct it. If I missed something, let me know and we’ll get to it.