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Welcome to Scoops. Here’s how this works. We hear about (from you) congregations or para-church organizations that are looking for helpers. We take what we hear or what is sent and try to write it in a more uniformed order and then post it. We often do some “cleaning” of words like “faithful, or “sound,” not because we don’t know what those words mean biblically but because their common use has such a divergence of meaning. So, “we are looking for a sound, faithful, preacher who is not afraid to speak truth,” would end up meaning two vastly different things. IF you see something in quotation marks it either means I thought was was written was so unusual, or strange, or well-worded, or out-there, that I decided the reader needed to know what they were getting into. We post churches that are non-instrumental (means they have NO services where they use instrumental music), who are complementarian (means they do not use women in leadership roles in worship), and who have not run away from the name “church of Christ” (we know there are more names for the church than that, but if a church has determined is distance themselves from being a part of “churches of Christ” most of our readers “looking” would not be interested in those jobs. Finally note: This is “the want ads.” We are not recommending these jobs, if you buy a car, you kick the tires first, same with these jobs.  Some folks don’t like some of the above. We never seek to cause offense or division among brethren, but I know of no other way to say this:  If you don’t like The Scoop Blog, you don’t have to read it. And, if you could do better, please do, there’s room for more than one place to post. 

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AL: The church in Alexander City has a pulpit and communion table that is in excellent condition that they are making available (Pictures are in the email you got or can be sent upon request) Contact Brendan Chance 334 494-4074 in you have any interest.

OH: Scoop to Mark Mason. The church in Lancaster is “seeking a fellow disciple of Jesus to help lead our families and youth to become more like the Lord in every way, to the glory of God.” This is a full-time role who will join the preaching minister, three elders, deacons and the members “in the serious Kingdom work of making and training followers of Christ.” They would like to find someone with some experience in Christian counseling. Send a detailed vita or resume with references to: Lancaster Church of Christ, 1779 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130, mem@lancchurchofchrist.com.

AL: John Birdwell is the new Youth and Family Minister at Florence Boulevard.

FL: The Burlington-Santa Fe Church of Christ is looking for a full time pulpit minister. Applicant should be biblically sound in Old and New Testament teaching. Other duties include community outreach, visiting the sick, and being available in the office for council. It is preferred that applicant also have sufficient skills in the use of technology. Educational background is important. Some experience in the pulpit is preferred. Middle aged man with a family is preferred. Their attendance is around 115 and they have just completed a new 2000 sq. feet home fo the preacher’s family. They have three elders and five deacons serving the congregation. All inquiries should be made to Lee Hatch Lhatchjr@hotmail.com  (386)362-9785.

TN: Corey Sawyers has been selected to serve as the new preacher at the Martin Church of Christ. He will be transitioning from “church family minister” to “pulpit minister” the first of October.

WA: The Puyallup church of Christ is announcing an opening as pulpit minister. The Puyallup church, located in the south Puget Sound region of western Washington, is a growing, diverse group of believers and children of around 250.  It is 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 counseling 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. 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 office@puyallupcofc.org.

TN: Happy Haven Children’s Home for girls in Cookeville is looking for HOUSE PARENTS and/or for HOUSE MOM. The husband could preach or work locally. Applications are available at: http://www.happyhaven.org/documents/EmploymentApplication.pdf. If you need more info email the Administrator, Houston Bynum: happyhaven@frontiernet.net.

FL: The Mayo Church of Christ is looking for a full-time preacher. They are a small rural town located between Tallahassee and Gainesville and offer a salary and the use of a three bedroom and two bath house located across the street from the church building. Interested? Contact Robert McCray mayochurchofchrist@gmail.com. 

KY: Self-scoop to Derrick Sumerel: He has resigned from his work with the Versailles Church of Christ. They are leaving a congregation they love on good terms and are moving to be closer to aging parents. The elders are still in the planning stages of finding someone.

OH: Mark Phillips is leaving his preaching role at the Groesbeck Church of Christ in Cincinnati to teach at York College. Mark has preached at Grosebeck since 2013. They are searching for someone who has partial support. Send resumes to Church of Christ at Groesbeck 8209 Chesswood Drive Cincinnati, OH 45239 www.groesbeckchurchofchrist.org.

AL: Scoop to Justin Guin: The Coxey church in Athens is looking. Learn more about them at, http://coxey.churchofchrist.info/.

FL: The Midway Church of Christ (5750 W CR 232 Bell Florida 32619) is looking for a preacher. Preferably young with a family. Contact Elder Doug Crawford (352) 538-1772.

TN: Great Oaks Church of Christ in Memphis is seeking a Part-Time Involvement Minister. Duties include: Relational Focus: Build relationships with members and visitors. Connect People: Help get new members and new Christians involved in the church family. Work to encourage different age groups to be connected to each other. Plan and participate in group get-togethers, group retreats, social events, etc. Bible Teaching: Teach Bible classes weekly, Preach occasionally as needed. Experience working with other congregations in these areas is preferred. For more information or to submit a resume, contact elders@greatoaks.org.

SC: The Palmetto Church of Christ, www.palmettococ.com in Irmo is seeking a Youth Minister. “The Youth Minister should work and teach in a manner that is consistent with Palmetto’s desire for its families to develop an intimate relationship with God, build strong loving relationships with each other and other Christians, and love those who do not yet know Jesus by sharing the Gospel.” Requirements/Qualifications: College Degree (youth/family ministry degree preferred). Able to develop own curriculum. Able to plan & coordinate activities such as, but not limited to: Palmetto Bible Camp, Winterfest, Mission Trips, Community Outreach activities, Advanced in use of technology. Familiar in appropriate use of social media. Able to develop and abide by budget. Benefits/Compensation: Allowance for physical moving expenses. Vacation Days 401K Contribution Continuing Education support. 

MS: Randy Collum is resigning and transitioning out of his work as Executive Director of the Pine Vale Children's Home in Corinth, MS. He recently accepted a position with the Snowdown Church of Christ in Booneville, MS. So Pine Vale is looking for an Executive Director. Responsibilities Include: Administrative management of Pine Vale Children’s Home.  The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the business affairs, human resources, financial management, information systems, facilities management, and policy development for the facility.  The Executive Director is also responsible for developing and implementing the fund raising program for Pine Vale. Qualifications Include: The Executive Director must be a faithful member of the Church of Christ who has skills in public speaking and public relations.  The preferred qualifications are a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Administration, Psychology, or a related field. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and work experience will also be considered.  The position of Executive Director is a full time position which will require some travel. Send Resume to:  pinevalech@pinevalech.com 

A couple of University notes:

AL: Faulkner University has tapped Todd Brenneman to chair the VP Black School of Biblical Studies. 

TN: Lipscomb University has selected Dr. Candice McQueen as the new president. Her husband, Andy, is a deacon at Hillsboro in Nashville. Candice served as Tennessee Commissioner of Education under former Gov. Bill Haslam.

That’s the news as we know it. Let us know of corrections and additions at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com