Progress Scoops

Before you skip down to Scoops give me a hand here if you will. We have been contacted by congregations who are looking for places to go on stateside mission trips this summer and by congregations that want someone to come to them. I’m sure there’s somewhere that is a better clearing house for this, but someone needs to do it, so here we go. If you or a mission work you support would be interested in hosting a summer campaign send us any important details. If you or your congregation is looking for somewhere to go on a campaign send us those details. Send to TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com. Now, Scoops. 

TN: The Elgin church has 20, 12ft pews in excellent condition for free if anyone knows of any congregation that could use them contact Steve Thompson 423 539-5989.  Info via Jerry Carmichael.

TN: Liberty Hill church in outside of Fairview is looking for a full-time preacher. They are a congregation of about 125-50 people. Contact one of the elders, Tracy Lampley 615 587-1339  tlamp40@comcast.net with questions or resumes.

TX: Troy Albers has been hired to be the new preacher for Sunray Church of Christ. He is moving there from the Graeber Road congregation in Rosenberg where he served as Associate Minister there for over 20 years. 

AL: The Vernon Church of Christ is looking for an associate/youth minister. The congregation is around 180 in attendance and has approximately 40 in the youth group. Responsibilities include: Teach youth Bible classes, Lads/Leaders, Bible Bowl, VBS, Devotionals, Youth trips and preaching at various times. House is provided. Please send resume to mail@vernonchurchofchrist.org. 

TX: The Belt Line Road church in Irving is looking for a minister who will preach, teach and equip others to serve.  Belt Line is a congregation of 100 members that is seeking to grow. The ideal candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of God’s Word, hold fast to Biblical truths, and be able to effectively communicate those truths for the edification and growth of the church. Additionally, he should be sensitive to cross-cultural issues. Belt Line has three elders and would like a man with at least five years experience as a preacher. Evangelism is very important to the church because they have a great desire to grow. If interested please submit your resume, audio or video media of two sermons and a concise statement (1-2 pages) that characterizes your current ministry efforts and style. Send via email to: Belt Line Road church of Christ (attn. Elders), beltlinechurch@sbcglobal.net. Learn more about Belt Line at www.beltlinechurch.com.

AL: The Stony Point church in Florence, hired Weston Stone to be their new youth minister. He will be graduating from Freed-Hardeman in May and begin his work June 1.  

VI/KY: P.J. Hicks with the self-scoop. He has accepted the associate minister position at Mount Pleasant Church of Christ in Bowling Green.

IN: The Orchard Hills Church of Christ, in Covington is looking for a full-time minister. They are a congregation is about 25 to 30 members. They offer a four bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom house with a family room and a large kitchen next to the church building. Contact Richard Partezana 765 585-1120 or 765 585-1119 or ppartezana@hotmail.com.

TN: The Lafayette Church of Christ is searching for a full-time youth minister. The preferred applicant would have a Bible degree with some experience. Please email resume to doss_barry@yahoo.com or call 615 633-7490 for more information.

AL: The Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa is looking for a full-time Youth Minister. Thomas Swinea is moving to be closer to family.  The YM will work in a ministry team including a Campus Minister and Preaching Minister. They will work closely with deacons who are invested in the growth of young people. Send resume or inquiries to Scott McCown scott-ccc@att.net or 205 758-1177.

GA/SC: Chance Blackmer will be moving from the Forrest Park congregation in Valdosta to Charlotte Avenue in Rock Hill.

SC: Southeastern Children’s Home is located between Spartanburg and Greenville, at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. They have an opening for houseparents to live in a cottage on the 50-acre campus and care for 7 adolescent children. Both husband and wife are employed by SECH. Competitive salaries, paid time off, medical insurance, 24-hour backup, and support by social work staff, housing, utilities, food allowance, gas allowance, and van for work use are provided. “This area offers top-notch public schools with competitive sports teams, an award-winning marching band, orchestra, and other fine arts selections.” In addition, the agency provides 50% of the family membership rate to the local YMCA, which allows for indoor exercise and swimming year-round. Seeking ministry-minded Christian couples with strong marriages and team spirits. To learn more about Southeastern, go to www.sech.org. Call or email Robert Kimberly Brad Brooks Executive Director Director of Social Services 864 439-0259 BBrooks@sech.org or 864 439-0259 RKimberly@sech.org. 

TX: The New York Ave. congregation in Arlington is looking for a youth and family minister. They would like a person with experience and a passion for working with youth. They have about 30 in the youth group and about 70 kids overall. They are not interested in anyone looking to use this as a stepping stone to a pulpit position elsewhere. 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. 

TN: The self-scoop to Matthew Shouse. He has resigned as the pulpit minister at White House effective the end of May. He is leaving on very good terms, but is moving back to Lafayette to be closer to family. We hope to have a full listing for White House soon, for now, here is their website URL: https://www.whcoc.com/.

TN: The Antioch Church of Christ in Castalian Springs is looking for a preacher on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Minimal support is available, but the area is growing and with opportunity. Jeff Baxley is the contact 615 388-1559. The attendance average is less than 20 each Sunday. 

And that’s what we can share right now. Let us know what we missed, got wrong, or needs correcting. TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com.