Scoops and an ask

This week’s survey is a little different. I (Dale) am in the finishing stages (hopefully) of a new book on Effectiveness in Ministry. Would you take 2 minutes and help me out HERE. Now, Scoops.

TX: Jeff Jenkins closed out his work as the pulpit minister at the Lewisville church yesterday and this coming Sunday Keith Harris will begin preaching there. Keith leaves the Windsong church for this new role. And while we don’t post preacher’s looking, Jeff is available to preach and help churches going forward. Contact him at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com.

IL: The church in Effingham is seeking an energetic but spiritually mature man to preach, teach adult Bible class, conduct visitations and community outreach. He will also have a weekly recorded radio program. They would like a man who will set roots in Effingham. Send resumes, with references, to Larry Fehling carlarae52@yahoo.com and Joel Slater joel.andrew.slater@gmail.com. Questions can be addressed to Rick Bullard at 618-483-3125. An audio or video recording of a sermon and/or class is appreciated. 

TN: The Chapel Hill Church is seeking to fill their youth minister position. He will work exclusively with 7th-12th graders. Chapel Hill is a growing congregation of about 300. If interested please send resumes to huntinwithcecil@gmail.com.

TX: Phil McIintosh has begun working with the Killeen church as the pulpit minister. They are thankful for the service of William Dan Carter who worked there faithfully for 24 years after serving 19 years with the San Pedro congregation in San Antonio. Phil previously served the Briar church in Azle. 

MS: The Batesville church is seeking a full time Co-Minister to work with the current full time minister. Batesville is a very active congregation of approximately 150 members with two elders and three deacons. The Co-Minister will have as one of his duties to focus on the spiritual development and leadership of our youth programs. They would prefer a married man with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience of full-time ministry and a Bachelor’s degree in Bible from a brotherhood preaching school who desires to teach and learn. If interested, contact: Jim Dickerson 662 609-9316 jdickerson@bucharthorn.com or Bubba Farrish 662 816-5223 bubba@panolapaper.com.

KY: The Versailles church is looking for a preacher who will encourage and evangelize in the community of about 10,000. The church has an attendance of about 60 with three elders and two deacons. Contact: elders@vcofc.org, learn more at vcofc.org. Scoop by Phil Cullum, Elder

TN: The Gassaway Church in Cannon County is looking for a preacher to present a lesson Sunday Morning and Evening and teach a class on Wednesday night. Gassaway is a small congregation nestled away in a beautiful hillside community near the Dekalb and Cannon County line. This is a good opportunity for someone just starting out to gain valuable experience or for a semi-retired minister that could help this congregation to grow. If you have questions about salary or any other particulars please contact Mike Gann at 615 603-1865. Scoop to Ralph Richardson, thanks.

OH: The Southwestern church in Grove City is in search of a full-time pulpit minister. They are a 40-50 member congregation with three elders. Grove City is located just Southwest of Columbus. Interested applicants should provide a resume, cover letter and sermon recording to: swchurchelders@outlook.com. Scoop to Ron Phillips, 614 579-4127.

TN: The Walnut Street church in Hohenwald is seeking a full-time minister. Hohenwald is a town of about 4,000 people about 75 miles from Nashville. The congregation is less than 20 strong, but is “full of love and we support in serving the Lord. Applicants must be solidly grounded in the scriptures and bring enthusiasm for the Lord’s work. The ideal candidate will be either an older, experienced minister or a younger man looking for his first preaching opportunity. Submit resume, a concise one-page statement that characterizes why you feel you are a good fit for this position, your approach to the work of a minister, and the goals you would have if selected, contact information for three references to donwmeredith@gmail.com. The congregation is not fully self-supporting, so applicants will need to have a means of additional support.  

TN: The Chapel Hill church in White Bluff is looking for a full-time pulpit minister. They are located at 1050 Chapel Church Rd White Bluff TN 37187. Current attendance for Sunday Worship is about 130, pre-COVID about 160. White Bluff is a rural community about 30 miles west of Nashville. They have four elders. The role will include but is not limited to teaching a Sunday School Class, Sunday Morning and Evening pulpit lesson, and visitation. Contact: Greg Hawkins 615 415-8164, Hawkgreg1@gmail.com or Lee Corlew 615 812-5711 leecorlew@gmail.com. NOTE: This is a different Chapel Hill than the first post listed.

OK: The church in Mangum is looking for a minister with a family to come work with them. Mangum is a rural community in SW Oklahoma. While they're a small congregation they are able to provide a good salary.  If interested you can send resume to grandmashouse70@gmail.com. Contact elder JH Heatly at 580 471-1801.

AR: The Hillsboro Street Church in El Dorado is seeking a full-tine Pulpit Minister. “HSCOC is a “Christ-centered” rather than “church-centered” congregation of 80+ truth-seekers and people who very much love Jesus and want others to know and love Him as well. We believe the Gospel is what the Apostle Paul said it was, Jesus’ work to save us via his death, burial and resurrection (1 Co 15:1-4). We are looking for the right person to join us on our quest to endeavor to keep the first two commands and keep them well. That is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength as well as our neighbors as ourselves. The Minister should be a person committed and passionate in doing the same … side by side with us. In 26 years, we have only had two ministers, so we are a stable congregation. We want a person passionate about Bible reading (not just because it is the job), prayer and service. El Dorado is a town of over 18,000 dedicated to re-branding into a music/festival tourism town. We have a gorgeous down-town and an excellent school system dedicated to excellence.  If you have school aged children “Google” the El Dorado Promise Scholarship Program. It could pay up to the full amount of your child’s college education depending on the years of school attended. If interested, we desire at least three to five years’ experience with BA degree or better in Bible. Please provide a current résumé with a one-page statement that characterizes your efforts, style and objectives; two DVD recordings of sermons (or links) and four references. Send these to hillsborococ@gmail.com. Our address is 1322 W Hillsboro Street, El Dorado, AR 71730.” Learn more about them at www.hillsborococ.org. 

MS: Doug Smith will be working with the Booneville congregation in the role of Involvement Minister.

OH: The Mid-Western Children’s Home is seeking a qualified individual to take on the role of Program Director. Job duties include: Overseeing house parent and case management staff, managing resident intake process, working with state licensing and CARF accreditation, and other duties. They are looking for an individual with the following: 1. Mission Minded 2. Bachelors degree in any field 3. Master’s in Social Work or counseling preferred 4. Member of the Church of Christ. Benefits include: Salary, Health Insurance Off Set, Vacation Time, and Sick Leave. Contact: Barry Boverie at barry.boverie@mid-western.org

OH: ANN TWO: The Midwestern Children’s Home is in need of a house parent couple. Their website contains a lot of information about the home https://www.mid-western.org/. They  are located about 30 minutes from Cincinnati. The children's home only mentors children ages 12-17. A beautiful home and free maintenance are provided along with salary. They are a tight-knit community and all house parents support one another. Contact: Barry Boverie at barry.boverie@mid-western.org for more info or to apply. 

That’s what we can share tonight. Let us know if you need Jeff or Dale to speak at your congregation or to hold a workshop with you in the next couple of years: TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com. And, let us know what we missed or got wrong at the same address.