A Moving Van Load of Scoops...
As Jeff and I transition into a team we have conducted several church leadership and all church seminars and conferences. We also will be available either together or separately for Gospel Meetings and one-off Sundays. As 2022 is filling up fast contact us for availability either at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com or text 972 861-2434. We are excited about this new adventure and are thankful for your prayers and encouragement.
2021 is rapidly coming to an end and we are excited about the one-year Bible devotional guide for 2022. It is called His Family and if you’d like to pre-order in bulk of 30 or more, they will be available at the cost of $8.00 each through the coming week. Contact us for details on this one-year study of the church, TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com. There WILL be a sermon resource as well.
SC: The St. Andrews Road Church of Christ in Columbia, is in search of a full-time Pulpit Minister. They are a congregation of 180 members, with 4 Elders, 8 Deacons, Associate Minister, and several Service Leaders. There is an active youth group, a Lads2Leaders Program, and many other activities conducted throughout the year. Interested applicants should see “Minister Search” on the St. Andrews Road Church of Christ website (sarcoc.org) for details on how to apply.
TN: The Ethridge church just outside of Lawrenceburg is looking for a pulpit minister. They want a man who will serve under the direction of the Eldership and as a member of the ministry team and who will provide leadership for planning and coordinating of activities, functions, and events. He will coordinate ministry planning, facilitation and keep the Elders advised. If you are interested contact Keith Powell keithp782@gmail.com.
TX: The Troupe Church of Christ south of Tyler has experienced the loss of their longtime minister to COVID. Contact Willard Martin for more information at 903-842-2029. Scoop to Nathan Adams.
TN: The elders of the North Jackson Church of Christ are seeking qualified candidates for pulpit minister to be filled subsequent to the retirement of our current minister, David Powell, in May 2022. Jackson has a population of about 100,000 and is experiencing moderate growth. The congregation of about 500 members presently has nine elders, who are dedicated to continuing a strong biblically-based pulpit in this community. Interested ministers with 10 years or more of full-time congregational pulpit ministry experience are invited to send a letter of interest and introduction to North Jackson church of Christ, ATTN: Elders - minister search, 2780 HWY 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN 38305.
KY: The Seven Oaks Church of Christ in Mayfield is currently searching for a full-time youth minister. Seven Oaks is a very friendly congregation of 200-250 people. If anyone is interested, please send a resume and references to talverson@sevenoakschurchofchrist.com.
KY: The Lebanon Church of Christ is located six miles south of Mayfield. They are a congregation of about 130-145 with five elders and seven deacons. They are heavily involved in their community and support fourteen mission fields. Their minister of 15 years recently took another ministry to be closer to his family. So they are searching for a full-time minister. If you are interested, please send a resume to Lebanon Church of Christ P. O. Box 68 Sedalia, KY 42079, dejones@wk.net or call 270 705-7304 Dale Jones, Elder lwwsw@bellsouth.net or 270– 705-6929 Wayne Wadlington, Elder.
AL: The North Alabama Christian Children’s Home continues to pray for and look for a dedicated Christian couple to join the work. The newly remodeled KENT home is open for girls and their house parents. They offer an attractive salary, paying both the husband and the wife. Benefits include helping with health insurance, and there being no cost for food, gas, utilities, etc. A life insurance plan is also paid for by the home for each house parent. For more information visit nacch.com and watch the virtual video. You can call Don Williams, Director 256 366-3327, or Melinda Jackson, Social Worker, 256 757-4212 for additional information.
MS: The Ripley church is looking for a new minister. Learn more about them at https://rmschurchofchrist.com.
VA: The Cawson Street church in Hopewell is looking for a Family & Youth Minister. He will work under the direction of the elders and through coordination with a ministry team including the pulpit minister, deacons, volunteer adults, parents, and teens. He will be responsible for planning and coordinating activities and events for families and youth of all ages. His life must be a model that demonstrates he is a faithful Christian, husband, and father. He must always set a proper example of Christian behavior. A full description along with position requirements may be found at https://hopewellchurchofchrist.com/index.php/jobs To apply, please follow the instructions on the position description and email your information to cawsonchurch@aol.com, Attention: Natalie Green, Secretary & Jamie Jacobs, Elder) OR complete the following online form: https://cawsonstreetchurch.breezechms.com/form/4b17d86717
KY: The Columbia Church of Christ is looking for a youth minister with the ability and desire to (1) Communicate God's word effectively through teaching and preaching in truth and love; (2) Invest time in their youth's lives, working alongside parents to lead and mentor the youth as they grow closer to God and one another; (3) Work with both the full-time minister and the congregation, often collaborating with members of the congregation in planning various youth activities that reflect Biblical principles and strengthen youth spiritually (e.g., VBS, devotionals, service projects, community outreach projects, Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes, etc.); and (4) Seek opportunities to develop relationships within the broader community. Please email resume to coccolumbiaky@gmail.com including your experience and names (with phone numbers) of three references. Also, if possible, please include links or digital files of at least three recent lessons/activities (video or audio). Learn more about them at www.columbiakycoc.org
KY: The Columbia Church of Christ is looking for an experienced semi-retired minister with the ability and desire to (1) Communicate God's word through both teaching and preaching in truth and love; (2) Invest time in the member's lives, actively providing spiritual counseling; (3) Work with both the full-time minister and the congregation, often collaborating with members of the congregation in planning various activities that reflect Biblical principles and strengthen our membership spiritually; and (4) Seek opportunities to develop relationships within the broader community. Please email resume to coccolumbiaky@gmail.com including your experience and names (with phone numbers) of three references. Also, if possible, please include links or digital files of at least three recent lessons (video or audio).
TN: The Woodland Hills Church of Christ in Cordova is looking for a youth minister. They have about 175 in attendance, with five elders. Contact: Matthew Mitchell 901 755-7709 mmitchell@woodlandhillschurch.com See the church website for a full job description https://www.woodlandhillschurch.com/.
OK: The church in Mangum is looking for a full-time Pulpit Minister. “The congregation is a “healthy church” with no fusses or problems, with a loving spirit and desire to serve and to grow.” They are “debt-free and able to provide a good salary.” They are looking for a man who is a good communicator, who preaches and teaches Biblical truth with timely applications, and someone who will be very involved in the small community. They prefer someone with a family, with pulpit experience, and hope he will have spent time in Biblical studies in one of “our schools.” If interested please send a resume and videos of sermons to grandmashouse70@gmail.com and stevenslaton@sbcglobal.net and garyf6769@gmail.com or call any of the elders JH Heatly 580 471-1801, Steven Slaton 580 471-5302, or Gary Ford 580 471-5974.
AL: The Walnut Street youth minister position has been filled by Noah Jones. He will go to Walnut Street from Saraland.
TX: The Nederland Church of Christ minister is going into professional counseling. They are looking or a new minister. They are located about an hour east of Houston with a weekly attendance of about 50. Email resume and links to sermons to nedchurch_christ@sbcglobal.net.
GA/TN: Todd Johnston has accepted the position of executive director at the Tennessee Children's Home - West Campus in Pinson, TN. He will also be looking to continue preaching either as a fill-in or in a part-time role. He leaves the pulpit at Thomaston Road. They are also looking for a youth minister. They are a church of approximately 200 members. They are looking for a minister who has a minimum of 5 years of experience as a pulpit minister and a degree in ministry from a Christian college or preacher school. Resumes, including a link to recent sermons, should be emailed to Tim Fletcher trcocpreachersearch@gmail.com. For questions or additional information, you may call the office 478 757-9435.
AL: The Redland Road church near Wetumpka is seeking a part-time associate minister with an emphasis on young family involvement and developing/strengthening their youth program. They prefer “a married man with children whose family faithfully serves God and works alongside him in the Lord’s work. Pulpit experience is a must, and candidates must be well-grounded in sound doctrine. Experience with technology/social media would be an asset.” The church is located in a rural area, 10 miles from Montgomery. They have 3 elders and 5 deacons with attendance currently ranging from 100 to 120. Email resume with references to Tery Kicker trykicker@bellsouth.net or Harold Thompson hthompson@elmore.rr.com.
TX: Western Hills in Fort Worth seeks an experienced associate minister. The associate minister’s primary responsibility is to “facilitate the development, coordination, and execution of the involvement and evangelism ministries for the Western Hills family.” Additional responsibilities will include teaching adult Bible classes, assisting with worship assembly planning, assisting the pulpit minister with visitation, and helping to develop a program to enfold new members (new converts and new membership) into the work of the Lord at Western Hills. They are seeking a man with strong Biblical knowledge, an excellent communicator, and one who relates well to people of all ages and backgrounds. Additional qualifications include: 1. Experience working with a congregation in the involvement and/or evangelism ministries 2. Bachelor’s degree at a minimum from a church of Christ associated Christian University or Preaching School with a degree in Missions, Bible, Preaching, or Family Ministry 3. Good personal Bible study and prayer habits 4. Competent in using information technology and presentation development tools. In the near term, they recognize opportunities for local outreach in the expanding Fort Worth area and seek a spiritually motivated man who can edify and help lead the congregation toward this goal. If qualified, please submit an electronic resume to job@whcoc.net or 817 201-1879. See more at http://www.whcoc.net, job@whcoc.net.
KY: The Poole Church of Christ near Owensboro is looking for a full-time pulpit Minister to serve a 35 member congregation. The congregation has two elders and a desire to find someone who works well in a rural community. Experience is preferred, but recent graduates of a Christian University of Preaching School are encouraged to apply as well. Any interested parties should contact Tim Cottingham 812 431-2773 or drtlc@bellsouth.net.
TN: The East Ridge church in Chattanooga is actively searching for a Youth Minister. The previous YM was there for 14 years and will be transitioning to Involvement Minister. East Ridge is a congregation of roughly 400 with about 30-40 teens. They have 6 elders and are known for mission work and long-term ministers. They want someone who is responsible and organized. Contact: eryouthminister@gmail.comand learn more at: phttps://www.ercoc.com/.
TN: The Brentwood Hills church near Nashville has hired a new Children’s Minister!
FL: The Saint Augustine church is seeking a minister to work alongside the congregation. Here are parts of their long information: “The congregation is composed of many different age groups and backgrounds with an eldership that is seeking to continue to engage the membership in the work and fellowship. To help us achieve that purpose, we are looking for a minister who dedicates significant time to deep study of God’s word and then uses their trained ability to effectively explain and convey the meanings of scripture. In studying the model of the church found in the New Testament, we understand and have the expectation that the minister’s role is one of many God-given roles within the Lord’s body and are looking for a servant with expertise in understanding, explanation, and guidance in scriptural meaning. We do not have the expectation that a minister is to be a jack of all trades related to all works of the church. While we would certainly not discourage any additional relevant works in which there may be ability and desire, the core thrust of this role would be a subject matter expert in study, teaching, and guiding us into a richer knowledge of God’s word. We desire to grow closer to Christ, to be more individually active, to grow closer as a spiritual family, and to understand the Bible and its instruction more deeply. Thus, we are seeking a minister who enjoys and is skilled at digging and struggling through both the basics and the complex aspects of Biblical text and can help us understand and apply God’s word.
Responsibilities:
Our general expectations of time spent in a typical week will be as follows: Lesson Preparation/Teaching – 35% Study – 50% Visitation – 10% Miscellaneous – 5%
Desired Experience:
• Minimum 5 years (at least 2 years consecutively with a congregation) of hands-on experience working within congregation as a minister • Experience in guiding class thought and discussion/questions • Formal training in how to properly study and determine scriptural meanings and connections • Formal training in sermon methodology (expository, textual, topical) preparation and delivery • Must be completely comfortable with technology (computers, internet, mobile) both for communication and study • Comfortable on Livestream camera during classes and sermons.” Please send updated resume and references to: staugcoc@gmail.com
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