We got Scoops...
We got Scoops. But would you do me a huge favor and help my elders out? We hosted a very special church growth/health workshop in September of 2019. Our elders did a lot of the presenting for other elders. Dan Winkler, Larry Arnold, Jerry Elder and I did some presentations as well. Our elders wanted to find out as we plan the Workshop for this coming September what you’d like to hear about. Would you take a couple of minutes and fill out this quick survey for them and share it with your elders for their input? https://forms.gle/VotBfwDiSJuqyfFbA
Now, Scoops.
TN: Ray Frizzell passed away Thursday. 92 years old, and still preaching full time at Shackle Island Church of Christ. We’ll miss our friend Ray.
AL: Sonny Owens is retiring after many good years as the preacher at the Spring Valley Church of Christ in Tuscumbia. The attendance there runs 50–60. Spring Valley has 3 elders and 2 deacons and provide a newly renovated house. To apply contact Spring Valley Church of Christ 2485 Spring Valley Rd, Tuscumbia, AL, 35674 Attention elders.
TN: The Una Church of Christ (Antioch, TN) is looking for a full-time song leader for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. Please contact Bob Turner bobturner591@gmail.com or Adam Tune AdamTune1@yahoo.com if have questions or interest.
AL: The Sylvan Springs church is accepting resumes. They are a hard-working congregation of about 75 with 5 elders in the metro Birmingham area. Please include at least 3 references. Contact David Courington davidcourington@gmail.com. Learn more at www.slyvanspringschurchofchrist.com.
NV: The Desert Church of Christ in Pahrump is seeking a full-time minister. The congregation has 25 members. They are not in a position to offer a parsonage or to provide room and board. The congregation is stable, but only able to pay a small stipend. The ideal candidate should either be retired or willing to obtain additional employment. The area is a mission field. They need a minister who is able to not only minister to the members, but to the community-at-large. The minister should have a desire to assist in leading the congregation in community outreach efforts, in order to help grow the church.Interested and serious candidates should send their resume to: Desert Church of Christ P. O. Box 1956 Pahrump, NV 89041 or desertcoc@desertchurchofchrist.org. Learn more at: www.desertchurchofchrist.org.
MS/TN: This self-scoop to Nathan Foster. In May he will be leaving the youth ministry role at West Main in Tupelo https://westmainchurch.org/ to take the pulpit job at the Troy Church of Christ. He is leaving on good terms.
TN: The Pelham Church of Christ is looking for a preacher. The congregation currently has about 30 in attendance and is currently meeting only on Sunday mornings. This is a "part time" role, and it would be an ideal fit for someone who is retired or who has another source of income. If interested, contact: Dennis Garner, 2826 Bells Cove Road, Pelham, TN 37366, 931 212-6333 or vickiegar633@hotmail.com.
AK: The Nikiski congregation is accepting applications for a full-time preacher. They are a congregation of about 60 members in rural South Central Alaska, about a 3 hour drive from Anchorage. Nikiski is a place that is on the shores of the Cook Inlet, a place that attracts commercial fisherman, oil & gas development and a place that many love for the quiet rural small town feel. If you like to fish, hike, camp or hunt this is a place that can provide all of that. It is also a good place for snow-machining and cross-country skiing in those months when the snow covers the ground. They are about 15 minutes from Kenai, where most go for groceries and supplies. They have a wide age range from a few babies, some elementary and middle school age, and a couple in high school. They are looking to grow, both in number and in leadership ability. Applicant should have 3 years of pulpit preaching experience, but all levels of experience will be considered. It is preferred that he hold a degree/certification from a Christian university or school of preaching. It would also be preferred, but not required, to have an understanding of the Bible in Greek He should be outgoing but humble, energetic yet compassionate, motivated yet patient but above all love the Lord and be excited to plant the seed of the Gospel in the community. He must promote unity within the church and proactively seek out opportunities to share the Gospel with members and others in the community and a displayed ability to teach. They are seeking a married man whose wife will take an active role in activities of the church. The church currently does not have elders. They are able to assist in moving expenses to relocate in addition to the salary. Send resume, some links to your sermon videos, and 3 letters of recommendations with their phone number and email contact information to: Nikiski Church of Christ Attn: Jeff Epperheimer PO Box 7033 Nikiski, AK 99635 Or email jeff@epperheimerinc.com Please put: NCOC Preacher Application “your name” in the Subject Line of the email. For more info go to www.nikiskichurchofchrist.com.
KY: The Flanders Road Church has hired Luke Ashby from Louisville to work with them.
AL: The Rogersville church is going to have an opening for a summer intern. If you know of someone who might be interested contact Scott Wright via text (256) 280-8355 or email srcbtwright@gmail.com. They are wanting this to be more than just a youth internship. They are desiring it to be a ministry internship with a focus on several areas of the role.
KY: The Germany Church of Christ near Tompkinsville is seeking a full-time preacher. They are a congregation of about 100 members. They do not currently have elders or deacons, but do have qualified men who will be filling those positions in the near future. Applicants must have a positive attitude, be willing to work hard, and have a passion for preaching, evangelism, and doing God’s work. They want a man who will preach the Gospel. “We understand that it is not the sole responsibility of the preacher to do all of the work of the local congregation. Our future elders believe in leadership by example and will strive to encourage all members to use their God-given talents and skills to help with God’s work. The preacher will be expected to assist in this effort by using his own skills to help motivate and encourage the membership to be active.” Candidates must be willing to perform whatever duties are necessary for the benefit of the church. They list the following duties as including, but not limited to:
Preaching twice a week. (Sunday morning, Sunday evening)
Preaching once a month on Sunday afternoons at the local nursing home.
Teaching two Bible classes each week (Sunday morning, Wednesday evening)
Printing a weekly Church bulletin
Speaking on the local radio program (5 taped lessons per week, 5 minutes each)
Personal work, including:
Evangelism/seeking the lost
Being active in the community
Building relationship
Providing counseling services
Visiting the sick
Jail ministry
Being an Organizer
Helping with the teaching materials for our Bible classes
Working with sister congregations once a year during the area-wide VBS
Helping to organize and participate in special events such as Gospel Meetings, youth training sessions, retreats, trips, etc.
Assisting with day-to-day situations as they arise. For example: taking a member to the doctor, delivering food to a member in need, etc.
Being willing to perform weddings/funerals.
Bringing your own ideas to the table. What can the church do to grow spiritually, grow closer to God and one another, grow in number, and overcome adversity?
Please send resume with references to arkeele@hotmail.com. While not required, including links to online sermons or lessons you have delivered would be greatly appreciated.
AL: The Borden Springs church is looking for a new preacher. Their recent long term preacher has moved on to a position closer to his family. They are an old congregation with a long history and family atmosphere. They are located near the AL/GA line off US 278. Their attendance runs about 30 each week right now. They are able to pay a moderate salary. If there is any interest please contact them via CSBadgett1@gmail.com.
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