Big Time Scoops

Get ready. There are 21 Scoops below and some neat ones. But first: We hope you will come to BETTER: SOUTH ALABAMA. Here is the list of the program HERE. Register HERE. You don’t want to miss it. Text or email questions to 972-861-2434 TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com.

NEED AN INTERN: The intern posts are coming out later this week. If your congregation is needing an intern and you want it posted let us know and we’ll help you get the word out. 

TN: James Wall, the preacher for the Pond Church of Christ in Dickson passed away last week. Please keep his family in your prayers. 

TX/NC: Jason Moon is leaving the Waterview church to work with the church in Boone, NC. Learn more about Waterview https://waterview.org/. 

TN: North Bradley Church of Christ in Cleveland is a 2+ year old church plant seeking a bi-vocational Evangelist. I (Dale) have been there several times and love these people. They are looking for a man who would be expected to preach roughly 3 Sundays per month and teach as needed. They are trying to create an atmosphere where the members are ministers and the preacher has no other responsibilities except to preach and teach and do what we are all to do as Christians. They have four elders. For more information, and to send a resume, please contact info@northbradleycoc.com. 

NC: The Central Union Church of Christ in Monroe is seeking a full-time preacher. The current preacher, James Pharr, is retiring after working with the congregation for the past 18 years. The Central Union church has three elders and has two 10,000 square foot buildings and nine and a half acres of land, in one of the fastest-growing areas of the United States. Please send resumes and a link to a video sermon to Roger Lott, Central Union Church of Christ, 3115B Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110, or you can email him the same information at divealott@gmail.com.

TN: Even the Scoop blog guy has his favorites. Lomax is one of mine. They are looking for a pulpit minister. Lomax is a church of about 200 members with 4 elders and 6 deacons. The pulpit minister will work closely with the eldership and other ministers to provide leadership for and be actively involved in Lomax church ministry activities and events. The expectation will be to preach scripturally solid sermons and beach biblically sound Bible classes that will strengthen the body of believers at Lomax in their faith and service to God. Please send cover letter and resume with references to Marty Spears at mspears@tmbf.net.

TN: The Church Street congregation in Lewisburg is looking for a Family Minister. His most valued work will be visiting (new members, the sick, and follow-up work), radio work and YouTube content, pulpit backup, Bible Class Teacher, and personal evangelism. Musical talent would be the cherry on top (Not a requirement, but a huge plus). Learn more about Church Street at http://www.churchst.org/. To apply send your resume to: resume@churchst.org. This would be a good opportunity.

OK: The Wynnewood Church of Christ has filled the minister position. They thank those who reached out to them.

TN: Jim Black will be joining the team at EEM (formerly Eastern European Missions) this Summer as a full-time Regional Director. EEM works at getting the Bible into the hands of the people of Eastern Europe. He will be stepping down from the preaching role at Washington Street in Fayetteville after twenty years. To learn more about Washington Street go to: https://www.wscoc.net/.

VA: The Abingdon Church of Christ is seeking a full-time minister for the congregation of 150 members and four elders. Responsibilities include preaching, teaching classes, personal work both inside and outside of the congregation, and active participation in other church ministries. They are seeking a man that will focus on the scripture in his teaching and preaching, who is a people person, who is energetic and willing to participate in the various works of the congregation. The applicant must send a cover letter, resume, list of recent references, and video/audio links to recent sermons and classes by email to: pkgcblevins@gmail.com ; these can also be sent by mail to: Abingdon Church of Christ. ATTN: Elders P.O. Box 604, Abingdon, VA 24212.

TN: Shawn Montandon is leaving the pulpit work at the Portland congregation. The congregations was founded in 1866 by David Lipscomb. They “are a conservative church that professes solid Biblical principles.” Pre-covid they were 300+ and they averaged 225 in 2021. They have 6 Elders and 15 Deacons. They would prefer a married man with a strong Bible background with training in a preacher training school or college degree in Bible. They want a man who will preach the Truth, and can relate to all ages. If you need more info, please contact Don Curry: srsis@comcast.net. 

MO: The Fairview Heights Church of Christ in the metropolitan St. Louis area, is seeking a youth minister. They desire a man to work with our youth who is willing to occasionally preach and be involved in congregational ministry efforts to reach their community for Christ. They have four elders, a preaching minister, and a part-time associate minister who works with the senior members. “If you would like the opportunity to serve with a group of loving Christians seeking to share Christ with their community,” please send resume, references, and a short philosophy of ministry to: joe@fairviewheightschurch.org or Fairview Heights Church of Christ, 9955 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 (Attention: Youth Minister).

TN/TX: Bryan McAlister will be joining Champions in Houston to preach there. He leaves Walnut Street in Dickson. We will have a scoop for Walnut Street later, for now you can learn more about them at https://www.wscoc.com/.

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 position and the new man 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 detailed vita or resume with references to Lancaster Church of Christ, 1779 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio, 43130, mem@lancchurchofchrist.com.

TN: Ty Weaver is leaving the work at Sylvia near Dickson after three years, They are a smaller church with no elders. Here is the contact I have 1002 Church Rd, Dickson, TN 37055, (615) 418-3804.

CO/TN: Kirt Hughett is moving to work with the Etheridge church near Lawrenceburg. He is leaving his work in Windsor. Learn more about the church there at http://www.windsorchurchofchrist.com/.

AL: The Cedar Grove church in Andalusia, with an average attendance of 120, is looking for a minister. It is preferred that he have a Bible degree and some experience. He will work with three elders and six deacons. The Cedar Grove congregation is over 100 years old and still very active. The city of 9,000 has a reputation of having excellent schools. Mail or email resume with a family picture, recordings or links to recent sermons, and at least three references. Elders, Cedar Grove Church of Christ, 11103 Brooklyn Road, Andalusia, AL 36420 or Curtis Thomasson cthomasson@centurytel.net.

TN: The Winchester Church is seeking a full-time Youth & Family Minister. Winchester is a congregation of around 350 members, served by six elders, twelve deacons, and a preaching minister. The current youth minister is transitioning to full-time Christian counseling which is being hosted at the facility. Working as the Youth & Family Minister also affords the opportunity of working with an adjacent Christian school, Winchester Christian Academy. They are seeking a mature Christian man who is married and has a BS degree from a Christian university or a BS with church ministry experience. Young people in 6th-12th grades and their families will be the primary emphasis of the Youth & Family Minister, but he will also work with young families with children of any age to help establish biblically stable homes. See a full job description at www.winchesterchurchofchrist.com.  You can find out more info about the church there on their Facebook page: winchurchofchrist. Send resumes or inquiries to winchesterchurchofchrist@gmail.com.

OK: The Roland church is searching for a full-time pulpit minister.  The congregation averages 35+ and has two elders. Roland has a population of approximately 4,000 and is located within 5 miles of Fort Smith, AR, a large metro area.  The position will offer a salary and the use of a three-bedroom home, located on the church grounds, that is in the process of being completely remodeled. Interested candidates should provide a resume and a list of references to Minister Search, Roland church of Christ, PO Box 778, Roland, OK  74954. Be prepared to provide audio/video examples of sermons, Bible classes taught, etc. Applications can be sent by email to Blane Anderson, blanea@yahoo.com or 405-613-2720.

IN: Center Road church in Kokomo is seeking a full-time pulpit minister. They are a congregation of 175 members with a current weekly attendance of 100+. In addition, online attendance is available for shut-ins and those with travel restrictions/weather closures. Seven elders and nine deacons serve the congregation. The rural community has a population of approximately 80,000. Experience is desired, but recent graduates of a Christian University or Bible-based preaching school will be considered. Job qualifications and job responsibilities are listed at https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Ab12rYSbQ7P9XPb_N-DAuK0S3VmX926RR8u9TnTqiM/edit?usp=sharing. Interested persons can apply online at https://forms.gle/qTrPxUAY3NUvLdwa8. For more information regarding our church visit http://www.centerroadchurch.org/.

MS: The Church of Christ in Picayune is looking for an Involvement/Family minister to be part of the church family and to share in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Prior to Hurricane Katrina (2005) they were averaging over 110 on a Sunday morning. Unfortunately, the hurricane and the COVID pandemic have taken their toll on the congregation.  They believe they have a great opportunity to stress God’s love to their community. They would consider an unmarried candidate but would prefer the candidate to be married with children, a graduate of a Brotherhood university, or a recognized preaching school. He would be expected to have three to eight years of experience with a congregation which would have included regular preaching assignments.  Specialized experience in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: Family ministry, community outreach, audio-visual/website operations, foreign/domestic missions, counseling, or youth/teen involvement.They are located 48 miles from New Orleans. Please email your resume, references, and sermon podcasts or video links to the Elders at  PicayuneChurch@gmail.com.  

MS: The West Main Church of Christ in Tupelo, Mississippi, is searching for a full-time Youth and Family Minister. The West Main congregation has a membership of between 250-300 souls and is served by Elders, Deacons, and a pulpit minister. The successful candidate “will be sound in the faith and have the ability to work with multiple ages, including young families and teens.” Opportunities to work in a future college ministry may also develop in time. For more information or to submit a resume, contact Chris Cox at 662-871-6861 cacox@iccms.edu. 

Wow. That’s a lot. We probably got some things wrong, so send corrections, additions, or any we might have missed to TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com. Thanks for your help in making Scoop useful.