Falling Scoops, how beautiful!

Hope you are doing well and you have good plans for the weekend but most of all that your Sunday is a blessing.

TN: We have a friend who is trying to compile a list of those who are Communications/Media/Design related workers in the church. Specifically, workers in the church who actually have comms/media/design as the primary focus of their job and likely have that in their title as well. If you have one or are one, let us know and we’ll share that info forward. TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com.

SC: The Seneca church in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Clemson University, is seeking a Family and Youth Minister. He will coordinate events that promote stronger bonds among all members of the congregation, teach Bible classes, assist with Lads to Leaders and Vacation Bible School, and undertake other responsibilities identified in coordination with the elders. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Bible, family ministry, or related field from a university affiliated with churches of Christ; be well-grounded in and able to teach God's Word; and be able to work with multiple ages. Applicants should also have good communication skills, have a history of faithful service in churches of Christ, be self-motivated and organized, and be able to help lead worship services. Married preferred.   Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and a resume with references to snarc286@gmail.com. If available, also please provide files or links to supporting audio/visual material.

TX: The New york avenue church in southeast Arlington, Texas is looking for a preacher. The primary responsibility of the evangelist will be to teach, preach, and help facilitate the spiritual growth of the church family. Preference will be given to applicants with at least 10 years of preaching experience. Please email your resume and links to recent sermons, classes, etc. to andrewbennett180@gmail.com.

NC: The Northwest church in Greensboro has hired Andrew Beasley to be their first fulltime minister. He will begin in January 2023. Thanks to David Bragg for the update.

AL: The Hamilton Crossroads church is a loving family with people eager to work. The church is located 15 minutes south of Troy, AL. They are involved with the local schools and have begun a Wednesday Community Meal which has brought in visitors, local travel ball teams, and other groups within the community into their facilities. The position comes with a preacher’s house. The  leadership and church family is looking to build for the future. Please send resumes with links to sermons to David Miles or Harry Sandars (Elders) at davidmileshxr@gmail.com or sanders_36010@yahoo.com.

AL: In the last Scoops Don Williams, announced that he is retiring from his role at North Alabama Children’s Home. So they will be looking for their next Executive Director. The ED is answerable to the Board of Directors in regards to overseeing the day to day functions of the home. He oversees the Christian staff that he works with daily, and provides guidance and  oversight to the children of the home who live on campus. He speaks to congregations regularly concerning the work of the home, for fund-raising opportunities. From the states's perspective, the Director must have 24 months of "successful full-time paid employment in family and children's services, including progressively responsible administative and.or supervisiory experience. Graduate training in administration, education, psychology or social work at an accredited graduate school may be substituted in lieu of up to 12 months of the qualifications mentioned above." Resumes and/or questions about the work can be emailed to Doug Carmack, Board Vice Chairman at doug@shoalsarea.com, or  Richard White, Chairman, at rcwhite2@aol.com.  They are also looking for house parents for a girls home and Don would love to talk with you about this position about this good work. You can email Don at donwill55@yahoo.com.

TN: The Pocahontas congregation in Coffee Co. is looking for a preacher. Contact Peggy Duke at 931 728-4351.

MS: The Amory congregation is excited to welcome Jonathan Godsey as their new preacher.

KY: The Richmond church is looking for a full-time Family Minister. They are a congregation of 330 members, served by 5 elders, 19 deacons, 3 professional staff members, and an administrative assistant. They have about 130 children total. Richmond is home to Eastern Kentucky University and 24 miles south of Lexington. Duties of this full-time position include but are not limited to: coordinate planned family and youth activities; provide an environment which facilitates the spiritual growth, outreach, and evangelism of the families and youth of the congregation; plan, communicate, direct all activities to the Family Ministry effort in conjunction with assistance from the deacons who have related responsibilities: Youth Ministry, Lads to Leaders, Youth Education Ministry. This includes spiritual, social, and related activities in and outside of the church building; be able to preach as necessary. If you or anyone interested in the position has a question about this opportunity, please e-mail the elders at elders@richmondcc.org.

AL: The Shiloh church is looking for a new preacher. Shiloh is located in beautiful Green Hill. Green Hill is an hour west of Huntsville, Alabama and two hours south of Nashville, Tennessee. The church at Shiloh is currently shepherded by three men and also has a full-time Youth Minister. The elders are seeking the following: “◦A man who loves God, His Word and the church.◦At least 3-5 years of preaching experience◦Sound Biblical teaching◦Involvement in the Green Hill community. If you are interested in being a part of the church family at Shiloh, or for more information contact shilohchurchofchrist@gmail.com.

TN: South Pittsburg church is currently looking for a minister who is “doctrinally sound with an in-depth knowledge of God’s Word and is enthusiastic about sharing those truths for the edification and growth of the church.” They are about 25 miles west of Chattanooga, TN. Interested candidates please contact Corey Comstock. Please include resume, links to current sermons preached and references to cdcomstock@tva.gov.

AL: The Gulf Shores Church of Christ has an immediate opening for a  fulltime youth minister. Their preacher is Tyler Gilreath. They are seeking an experienced Youth Minister who will have oversight of all K-12th Grade youth activities. Any interested candidates can email Luke Retherford  at luke.retherford@gentiva.com who is heading the search committee.

MI: Scoop to Tim Alsup: The Escanaba church is seeking a full-time minister. They are a located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The current minister, Dave Grant, is seeking to retire after many years in the pulpit and service. “Dave is a righteous man who succeeded his father’s long-tenure” there. We are now seeking to mentor and work with a younger or newer preacher (including possible preaching school graduates who are seeking to serve a congregation in full-time work for The Lord). They are a congregation of about 55 members. The men of the congregation are currently taking turns preaching and teaching. They currently have three elders who are Godly and Biblically knowledgeable men, leaders and shepherds. The congregation serves an area that comprises almost 20,000 souls in three contiguous communities (Escanaba, Gladstone, and Bark River). They publish a UP-wide monthly brotherhood update tri-fold and the work has also included “Let The Bible Speak” (www.letthebiblespeak.net). While currently reaching and impacting lives, they seek to launch additional efforts to reach souls in and out of a church building setting, aided by a new preacher. They can afford a livable salary (financial support, other benefits and moving allowance are negotiable). Most of the members are strong in the faith and a younger or recent preaching school graduate, or a hard-working preacher with limited experience, could benefit greatly with guidance and help from the Escanaba congregation. A “polished” preacher would be desirable, but the main requirements are Biblical soundness, the heart of a Christian and a spiritually focused worker for The Lord. Their goal with such a minister would be to find the perfect balance between him and the current body, as they grow together in the Lord in spreading the word to the lost. They are not expecting a preacher for life (though that is not unwelcome) or one that has totally polished skills. That does not necessarily suggest a short tenure. The “work in the Upper Peninsula is not easy, but the rewards are great. Most of the eight or so churches of Christ are small – in places where Catholicism dominates.” If you have any additional questions, or would like to speak with John R. Irby of the Preacher Search Committee, feel free to reach out 901 292-9447 johnrobertirby@gmail.com. Escanaba church of Christ 5079 18th Road PO Box 751 Escanaba, MI 49829.

TN: The Ashland City Church of Christ with an attendance of 175, 4 elders, and 11 deacons is looking for a new preacher. They are a well-established and active congregation of all ages in a growing community within a thirty-minute drive of Nashville. They “are seeking an individual with an unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ. He and his family must be examples for the congregation in being faithful to the Lord and His church. The minister will have a firm grasp on the purpose, values, and strategy of the church. In agreement with the elders, the minister will communicate the vision and direction to the congregation. They are seeking someone to teach and preach the gospel—nothing more and nothing less. The right candidate will have a missionary heart to reach the unchurched in our community, while continuing to inspire and motivate the church family. Duties will include presenting biblically sound sermons, teaching Bible classes regularly, aiding in the development and implementation of activities and fellowship to spread the gospel locally, and being significantly involved in the planning of weekly worship services.” Education/experience- Bachelor’s degree from a Christian university or a graduate of a school of preaching and/or 5+ years of experience. Learn more about Ashland City at https://www.acchurchofchrist.com. If interested send a current resume and a sample sermon (video or audio format) to Tim Shivers elders@acchurchofchrist.com.

OK: The church in Allen is looking for a preacher. They are a conservative congregation of about 40 adult members. He needs to relate to all ages and visit in the community. Please send resume to Church of Christ, P.O. Box 315, Allen, Ok 74825. email rmlegg@aol.com.

CO: The Brighton congregation is looking for a new full-time preacher. Sam Dilbeck preached in Brighton for 5 years, but had a really good opportunity in San Marcos, TX that he couldn't pass up. Send a letter of introduction and resume to brightonpreacher@gmail.com.

TN: The Troy Church of Christ is looking for a new Youth and Family Minister. They are a congregation of 100-120 people, four elders, and a preacher. The main responsibilities will be working with their middle/high school ages as well as work jointly with the preacher on congregational outings. Salary is based on experience, but they do provide a house for the minister and their family. If Interested please send resumes to landenmccage@gmail.com.       

CA: Self-scoop to Mike Jacobs. He is leaving the pulpit at the Dos Palos Church of Christ to preach at the Palm Desert Church of Christ in January. Therefore the Dos Palos Church of Christ located in the Central San Joaquin Valley, (an hour NW of Fresno) is prayerfully seeking an experienced minister who is knowledgeable and grounded in the Word. “This long-standing congregation with a proud heritage of believers, is looking for a preacher who can preach, teach, and equip the saints, and be involved in the life of the church. He will serve under the oversight of three elders to support the vision of growth spiritually and numerically.” If interested and need more information, please email psadpcoc@gmail.com.

AL: The Ashville Road church in Leeds has hired Eli Mann to be their new Youth Minister.

NC: The Central Union Church of Christ in Monroe is looking for a full time pulpit minister.  Central Union is located one county east of the major metropolitan area of Charlotte. Central Union a financially stable congregation, and capable of paying a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The current pulpit minister is retiring in May after serving there for 18 years. The congregation is served by three elders and two deacons, and all are capable of filling in for a pulpit minister. Duties of the minister would be preaching one sermon on Sunday mornings and teaching adult Bible classes on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. The candidate is ideally an energetic family man who can help minister the congregation under the oversight of the elders, help lead the congregation in community outreach, and interact with the youth group. Education requirements are a 4-year degree or a graduate of a church sponsored school of preaching.  Spanish as a second language is a benefit as the Monroe area has a large unreached Hispanic population without a Spanish option of the Lord’s church.  Social Media familiarity is a plus.Please contact Roger Lott divealott@gmail.com with references and audio/video links of recent sermons.     

CA: The Yuciapa Valley church is seeking an evangelist who will teach daily in the marketplace. Contact Bobby Duncan bob@dsabg.com.

AL: David Dixon is moving to work with the Central church in Saraland.

OK: Self scoop to Chris Kidwell. He is leaving the pulpit at Bridge Creek in Moore to become the pulpit minster for the Pauls Valley Church of Christ effective January 1st.

That’s the news we have. Let us know what we might have missed at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com. By the way, while officially closed, we would still like to have about 20 more ministers to take the ministers salary survey. If you haven’t it’s short, simple and anonymous https://forms.gle/zeaRzSYJo3SVjx8YA.