Summer scoopin'

Scoops in a second but first I want to mention the new book Jeff just released. It is excellent. The title is Beyond the Valley of Death. It is the sort of book that would be helpful to keep several in stock. We are making the available for $9 each in bulks of 10. If you are interested in 10 or more shoot us an email to TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com and we’ll hook you up. You can order lesser amounts HERE. Now, let’s scoop!

MI/AZ: The Waterford Church is seeking a Youth & Family Minister to fill the role vacated when their previous minister of 7 ½ years, Daniel Smith, accepted a pulpit preaching position in Surprise, AZ.  Waterford’s current average Sunday morning attendance is 250+.  They have five elders, 9 deacons, a pulpit minister and an associate minister.  Any interested applicant should send his resume to Bill Gaw bgaw3119@yahoo.com.

KY: The Tompkinsville congregation is looking for a minister. Their minister is leaving to teach at a Christian School. They are a congregation of 150-200 people. You can learn more about them at http://www.tompkinsvillecoc.com/.

TN/KY: We announced a few months ago that Joshua Ketchum would be moving to teach Bible at Freed-Hardeman University. 7 Oaks in Mayfield has hired Tyler Alverson to be the new preacher at.  He is leaving the Red Walnut Church of Christ in Scotts Hill. You can learn more about Red Walnut on their Facebook page.

WV: The 36th Street church in Vienna, is excited to announce that they have hired Douglas Kashorek of Plattsburg, NY as their associate minister. Doug has 23 years’ experience in ministry.

AR: The Crossroads Church in Bradford, 30 minutes north of Searcy is looking for a preacher. They are a congregation of about 65. This congregation has a long and rich history in White County and has a beautiful, debt-free, building. For more information, contact Jesse McCall at 501 530-1538 or Clinness McCall at 501 201-0021.

AL: Landon Olson is back a Vernon as their youth minister. The Scoop goes to Justin Guin.

AL: Kelly Sims has been named as the new youth minister at Midway in Jasper. 

TN: Jonathan Burns has accepted the preaching role at Findlay in Symrna. He is leaving East Hill in Pulaski. Learn more about East Hill at http://www.easthillchurch.org/index.html

VA: Dean Meadows has accepted the campus ministry job at the Blacksburg Church of Christ. He will  be serving as the campus minister to both Virginia Tech and Radford University. 

TN: Church of Christ in the Glade, Fairfield Glade has hired Alan Cooper to be their new preacher.

WA: The Puyallup congregation is announcing an opening as pulpit minister. They are located in the south Puget Sound region of western Washington. They are a growing, diverse group of believers and children of around 250 served by 4 elders, 8 deacons, and an associate minister. They are seeking a married man with a minimum experience of 5-10 years of full-time ministry, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). He should have a Bible degree from a brotherhood preaching school, college or university – Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred. More importantly, his lessons should accurately reflect and convey biblical truths, the gospel of Christ, and the nature of God. Responsibilities include weekly preaching, teaching of Bible classes, supporting the Bible class ministry, encouragement of the body through providing counselling opportunities (evangelism, pre-marital, etc.), reaching out/visiting members who are shut-in, sick, or discouraged, and actively welcoming and engaging with visitors to the assemblies of the church. Salary commiserate with experience. Please send resume with references, and CD/DVDs or links to two sermons to Minister Search Puyallup church of Christ 402 5th Street SW Puyallup, WA 98371 or email to office@puyallupcofc.org.

TN: Justin Reed gets the self scoop. He has accepted the position at Arlington Church of Christ in McMinnville, Tn. This means the Wood Church in Woodbury will be looking for a new minister. It will need to be a bi-vocational work; congregation 30/35 (down 10/15 since COVID). They normally have a spring and fall meeting and VBS. Justin is leaving on good terms and hs been there since 2011. Applicants looking to apply should contact James Prater 615 904-5192.

OH: The Newcomerstown church in Ohio has hired David Kenny to be their new preacher. 

TN Ethan Myers is moving to work with the church in White Bluff.

TN: Oliver Creek in Bartlett looking for a full-time youth minister. Learn more about them at https://www.olivercreek.org.

TN: The Jackson Temple church is looking for a preacher. They are in Burn, near Dickson. You can contact them at jacksontemplechurchofchrist@gmail.com.

AL: North Alabama Christian Children's Home, located in the lovely Florence area, has an immediate need for committed faithful Christian parents to become house parents for our Boys home on Campus. This exciting ministry has a very attractive financial package for those who choose to learn more about this great work: a awesome salary for both the Father and Mother, even if one works off-campus, or attends school nearby: financial help towards health insurance, a bonus for those who stay three years or longer, free housing, free gas, free food for one's family, and time off for sick leave and vacation time. Go to nacch.com, and learn more about the work and view a virtual video of the campus. They will also be looking to add Christian house parents for a girls home on the campus in the near future. Contact Don Williams, Director, at 256 366-3327, or Melinda Jackson, Social Worker at 256 757-4212 for more information and to begin the paper process.

TN: The Highland Heights church in Symrna is looking for a youth minister. He will work under the eldership and with the Youth deacon(s), staff, ministers. :Responsibilities include: Help youth develop a rich love for God by teaching Middle School and/or High School Bible classes on Sunday Mornings and Wednesday nights (rotations with others); coordinate teachers and curriculum for Youth Bible classes. Direct/Participate in the creation and implementation of Youth Curriculum. Direct/Participate Lifegroups on Sunday nights for High School students. Plan/Execute/Participate in one annual U.S. based mission trip. Participate in their summer youth camp, Camp Kollao. Plan/Execute/Direct one retreat combined Middle and High school students. Plan/Execute/Participate in periodic recreational trips such as ski trip, camping trip, professional sports games, rafting, hiking, etc . Organize planned recreational activities (make reservations, advertise, collect/ manage funds). Schedule/Attend at least one annual youth rally. Plan/Direct weekly Bible studies as necessary. Organize/Plan/Execute monthly devos for Middle and High School students. Manage Youth Website connected to master website. Manage Youth Ministries social media accounts (twitter, instagram). Foster an engaging, safe, inclusive, service-oriented culture. Provide pastoral guidance/personal contact with the youth and their parents and initiate where necessary. Provide the youth with exposure to, and involvement in, other ministries of the congregation including worship, missions, and service. Fill in where and when needed in the absence of the pulpit minister and others. Be involved in local members' school activities. Develop and administer an annual ministry budget as approved by the elders. Work with other ministry areas in the transition of students from one ministry to the other. Work with parents to assist them in the spiritual development of their children.  Qualifications: Baptized believer and active membership in the church of Christ. Minimum of 2 years' experience leading and teaching in a youth ministry setting. Bachelor's degree preferred. Required competencies: Demonstrated Biblical and doctrinal soundness with ability to teach others. Transparent and high integrity leadership style; focused on excellence. Strong organizational and administrative skills. High level of energy. Strong written and communication skills. Mission driven, positive attitude, team player, and self-directed. Clearly communicates both in word and deed that one's life is completely devoted to God and people. Please send resume and letter of interest to: resume@highlandchurch.cc.

That’s what we have. Let us know what we missed, got wrong, or let off. Send to TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com