Its Spring and New Scoops are popping up all over
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MS: Amory Church of Christ is searching for a pulpit minister. Their average attendance is 160, are over overseen by 4 elders and have 7 very active deacons. Amory is located near Tupelo and has a population of 7,000. Their current minister, Phillip Hathcock is stepping out of the pulpit after over 30 years. Send resume to Jimmy O’Brian at jcobrian@att.net. Contact: Phil Sullivan 662 315-5598 or Jimmy O’Brian 662 315-5100 for more information.
AL: The Atmore church is looking for a full-time preacher. They have been blessed by an older man who has been part-time for 15 years who is leaving on good terms. They have roughly 30 on Sunday morning with some younger people. They would like to have a family man. Contact Eddie Ryan 251 331-5390.
TN: Little Swan Church of Christ is looking for a preacher. Contact elder Danny Atkinson 931 209-1128
TX: The North Loop Church of Christ in Gladewater (near Longview) is looking for a married man to come work with the congregation to help build a youth program. They are a congregation of about 100 members with around 15 teens and children. The elders would love to review any resumes from men who would like to come help. North Loop Church of Christ PO Box 667 Gladewater, TX 75647 The minister is Joseph Chase.
TN: Center Chapel Church of Christ in Mt Juliet is seeking an associate minister to work alongside the current pulpit minister. They are an established church of about 150 members served by 5 elders and 4 deacons. The successful candidate will be asked to teach adult/youth classes, preach as needed, and work with the intern youth minister. They prefer a man who is married but will consider all who wish to submit a resume. Those interested should mail your resume and references to Center Chapel Church of Christ, Attn: Donny Dowlen, 9500 Central Pike, Mt Juliet, TN 37122. Or email dsdowlen@yahoo.com.
GA/SC: Allan Hornbuckle is moving to work with the Thomaston Road church. He is leaving Essex Village.
TN: Justin Morton is moving to Walter Hill to be their new preacher. He has been serving as the youth minister at Karnes near Knoxville.
TN: The church of Christ at Central in McMinnville Tennessee is searching for an energetic youth minister. If you would like to be part of growing their youth program please send a current résumé to Centralyms22@gmail.com.
AR: The Family Ministry elders at the College church in Searcy after reviewing the youth program have determined that their youth and families have needs that would be best served with the following staff structure. Each of the following positions would be a full-time appointment. Click on the job title to review each position's job description.
1. A youth minister that would oversee the full youth and family program (grades 7-12) while having the specific responsibility for planning and directing activities and functions for all youth grades 10-12.
2. An assistant youth minister (male) that would be under the direct supervision of the youth minister and his primary responsibility would be for planning and directing the activities and functions for all youth grades 7-9.
3. An assistant youth minister (female) that would be under the direct supervision of the youth minister and her primary responsibility would be for planning and directing activities and functions for female youth in grades 7-12. If you are interested you may contact Nick McNabb via email at nick.collegechurch@gmail.com.
TN: The Little Mountain church is seeking a bi-vocational minister. They are “a small but loving congregation” located approximately 5 minutes from downtown Winchester, just off Hwy 64. Duties will include (but are not limited to) evangelizing through community outreach, preaching, teaching Bible classes, visiting and contacting members of the congregation, and assisting in church growth. Little Mountain is a fundamental part of 2 on-site youth camps. The minister will be required to take an active role in the camps. Other sources of income may be needed. They anticipate having elders and deacons in the near future. If you are interested in the position, please send resume w/references and a cd/dvd or links to 2 sermons to littlemountaincofc1900@yahoo.com. For more information contact 931 636-7796 – Thomas Loudermilk, 931 247-2828, Tim Michael. Little Mountain Church of Christ 710 Old Holders Cove Road Winchester TN 37398.
IL: Philo Road Church of Christ is seeking an evangelist/preacher to work with the congregation and the eldership at Urbana. The community includes the University of Illinois and Parkland Community College. In addition to a local benevolence program (Acts 2 food and clothing distribution), the congregation is involved in the State Fair Evangelism, Shults-Lewis Children’s Home, prison ministry, and local community service projects. The Illini for Christ is a college outreach group that focuses on Bible studies, service projects, and fellowship. Teens are involved in church camp and the SYS (Summer Youth Series). Internationally the congregation supports Caring for Kenya, the Biblical Institute of Central America (BICA), Healing Hands International, and Clothes for Ghana. The congregation has a desire to grow spiritually and numerically. The university community provides both activities for involvement and a mission field of 50,000 plus students. Contact elder Carl Burkybile cwburkybile@gmail.com Philo Road Church of Christ 217 898-0425.
TN: Woodland Hills Church of Christ in Cordova, TN is reopening their minister search for a Youth and Family Minister with a new Job description and be found at their website at www.woodlandhillschurch.com. Send resumes to twilliams@woodlandhillschurch.com, or contact for more info.
AL: Childhaven in Cullman, AL. has an immediate need for two sets of houseparents.
For the Mother/Infant program. This couple will work with teenage mothers in foster care, providing hands-on guidance as they learn parenting skills and Childhaven works to "break the cycle" of abuse.
For the Transitional Living Program. This couple will provide supervision to older residents as they graduate high school, begin working/attending college, and begin to transition to independence.
Childhaven is also seeking a Licensed Social Worker (or licensed eligible in the state of AL). to coordinate social services. The individual will manage a smaller caseload than typical of other human services agencies and work alongside fellow Christians that share your faith and values! For more information visit the employment tab at Childhaven.com. or contact Gary Hicks, Executive Director. gary.childhaven@gmail.com, 256 734-6720.
GA: Scoop to Reed Swindle. The Dasher Church of Christ has about 200 members in a small rural community in South Ga. They are located across the road from Ga Christian School. They have at this moment 5 Elders and are in the process of adding one more in the very near future. They have around 30 youth and participate in Lads to Leaders. The Minister is David Nelson who has been at Dasher for over 30 years. This is their first time hiring a Full-Time Youth Minister and they want to hire well. Contact Philip Guthrie 711 N. Oak StreetValdosta, Ga. 31601 philip@colsonprint.com 229 242-7015
TN: The Monticello church has a new minister Josh Walker. Josh and family will begin the work officially on June 26. He is currently finishing his degree at the Memphis School of Preaching.
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