28 Scoops from 16 States. Surely there’ s something for you

Got some good stuff for you today here at Scoops Central. Take a minute and if you see something you can pass on or help make happen, we hope you will. It is a joy to be a part of this work and we want to thank you for helping make it happen and for your patience as we try to get useful information out there.

TN: The Pulaski Street in Lawrenceburg has 90 good chairs free to the first taker. If you are interested text Mark Miller 931 242-0692. Here’s a picture if what they look like.

AL: The Bridgeport congregation has support for a man who is interested in doing mission work in India. If you are interested or know someone who might be, contact Johnny Holman 423 309-1492 for more information.

AL: This one has some urgency to it. The Elba Church Of Christ is looking for a Summer Intern. It looks like an exciting and productive opportunity that includes with with their community garden, food bank, hot meal delivery, VBS, and partnership with Camp Wiregrass. They will provide housing and a weekly stipend. Elba is very active in the community and is led by two involved shepherds. The minister, Philip Box, has served the congregation for almost 16 years.  For more information call Philip Box 334 763-0667.

CT: The Danbury church is looking for a full-time minister who has strong commitment to evangelism and personal outreach.  The church facility is large enough to have Bible study classes for all ages. Currently 35-40 members attend the weekly worship service. At the present time there is not an eldership and leadership is provided via a fourteen member men’s leadership group. For the churches of Christ the Northeast U.S. are in essence a mission field although in today's world its message is as important and relevant as ever and the light of the Good News is needed by people in these local communities. If you are interested in helping grow a fellowship of Christians in a United States mission field, contact us at info1danburycoc@gmail.com. The church’s website: www.danburycoc.org.

NH: This one looks fun. The Concord Church of Christ is looking for an interim preacher from later August to end of November, while their minister is away on an Africa missionary assignment. Duration is quite flexible as the church is looking to “fill the gap.”  The Concord church is small (~ 25) without elders.  Hassle free…the position includes a newly remodeled 3BR/1BA fully furnished parsonage on adjacent lot to the church.  Principal duties would be standard Sunday and Wednesday preaching/study lead. It’s a turnkey position, a great opportunity for a faithful brother who has the flexibility in schedule and self-supporting financial means. A small honorarium is possible, if necessary, but the general idea is no cost lodging arrangements including all utilities, internet access. Please contact Chuck Cordon, church phone: 603-224-0370, concordnhchurchofchrist@yahoo.com. Give this some thought, it could be an enjoyable sabbatical in beautiful New England. Candidates need not be “seasoned” or traditionally trained school preachers.  A man who is able to preach the word is what we are looking for.  Some financial relocating expenses could be provided.  What would you need to make this happen?

OH: The Marlboro church in Louisville is in search of a full-time pulpit minister. They are a 60-70 member congregation with two elders and one deacon. Louisville is located just East of Canton. Interested applicants should provide a resume, cover letter and sermon recording, no later than December 1st, to: marlborocofcposition@gmail.com. This is a vibrant work with a lot of vision and energy. The future looks bright and they need a good man who will help them continue to dream and grow. They have a beautiful new building and are a wonderful singing church!

TN: The Dover Church of Christ is looking to fill a full-time minister’s position. The Dover church currently sees around 100 in Sunday Morning Worship attendance. Primary duties would include Pulpit preaching as well as classes. Additional duties would include being a resource to the volunteers working with the youth group. The current primary focus is developing leadership as the congregation is approximately eighteen months removed from the dissolution of the eldership due to health concerns. The next focus would be to develop skills within the congregation to achieve the highest amount of community evangelism possible. Inquiries may contact Van Herndon vanherndon@gmail.com or Marty Nolin martynolin@yahoo.com with a cover letter and resume

WI: Evangelistic body of the Lord’s church is seeking an evangelist to work in Central Wisconsin. They have a good size youth group and plan several activities each year to encourage and strengthen them. They are growing and have plans to add to the building soon. Good leadership with four elders and 3 deacons. Events include, Spring Break VBS, Ladies Day, 1-2 Gospel Meetings per year and a youth lock-in event. They send out House to House, Heart to Heart several times each year. Please send a resume, references and links to audio/video lessons. Contact Gary Nieman 715 897-2248 GaryNieman44@gmail.com Spencer Church of Christ, 211571 State Highway 13 Spencer, WI 54479 https://spencercoc.com/. Jeff and Dale have recently held a meeting with the church there and can state first hand that this is a superior opportunity! The church is very loving, evangelistic, and close!

KY: The Versailles church has filled its open Ministry position. They are excited that Derrick Sumerel has decided to return to the pulpit, and he and his family are returning to work with the church there.

GA: The Buford Church of Christ is looking for a full-time Youth Minister to work with an active group of 60-70 young people ages 7th grade through 12th. The right candidate will work with parents and deacons as the youth involve themselves in Bible based learning, leadership training, service opportunities and fellowship activities. They would like to have the new YM in place before the end of August, if possible. Buford is a congregation of about 500 members, 8 elders, numerous deacons and an exceptional staff including a Pulpit Minister, Children and Young Family Minister, Minister of Evangelism and Korean Minister.  Interested applicants please send resume to youthministersearch@bufordcoc.com.

WA: The church of Christ in Olympia is seeking a full-time Associate Minister. This is a great opportunity for a young couple beginning in ministry to join with a team of members already in motion. The church in Olympia is an active church family of approximately 100, with three elders, a part time pulpit minister, three deacons and many other members serving. They are searching for the next team member to join in the efforts to share the Gospel message with their community. They recognize daily that both the world and congregation need the "good news" of Jesus and are striving to carry that message to everyone. They are committed to the commands and examples of Matthew 28 and Acts 2. and praverfullv seek an addition of a full-time associate minister. They are looking outside the church walls to the community around, while also feeding and caring for the Family within the church walls, and the new team member will figure strongly on both levels. Occasional pulpit duties, home visits and studies, community outreach, youth and family ministry, office time and communication a necessity. If interested, please provide cover letter and resume to: Search Committee at preachncowboy@gmail.com.

AR: The self-scoop to James Johnston who let us know that he has retired form preaching at 4th and Vine Church of Christ in Corning after almost 5 years. Resumes for the new preacher can be sent to 4th& Vine Church of Christ, 500 W 4th Street, Corning, AR 72422-2765. The church has 45 members. Contact James for more info at 870 323-1227.

OK: Vinita Church of Christ is seeking a full-time minister. Vinita is small town living with big city access. It are halfway between Tulsa, OK and Joplin, MO on Interstate 44. They have good hospital services and a good school system with several teachers in the congregation whose lights shine brightly in the schools. Beautiful Grand Lake is 20 minutes away. Their attendance ranges from 100–130. “Essential qualifications: - Preaching sound Bible-based doctrine - Ministerial experience (5 years minimum) - Ability to defend the faith and be active within the community - Effective communication with ages youth to senior - Established leadership ability - Vision for growth and progression with short-range and long-range plans - Married - Commensurate with education and experience with a minimum $55,000.00 salary. Potential candidates may send a cover letter and resume to: vinitachurchofchrist@yahoo.com with subject “Minister application,” or mail Vinita Church of Christ P.O. Box 123 Vinita, OK 74301 918 256-6319.

AL: The Pinedale Church in Enterprise looking for a preacher, contact 334 565-3148.

TN: Tennessee Children's Home is searching for qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Teacher Assistant, Teacher, Campaign Coordinator, Night staff, Residential Counselors (houseparents). For further information contact the wonderful (my note, because she is) Dana Lawson dlawson@tennesseechildrenshome.org.

TN: The Bartlett Woods Church of Christ is pleased to announce Jeremy Hall as their new minister as of May 1, 2022.  Jeremy previously served as the Children’s and Family minister for Bartlett Woods.

MO: The Washburn church is a small congregation in a rural area with conservative values seeking a full-time preacher. Please contact James Gray 417 846-7517. Please leave a message if they don’t answer or send a resume to P. O. Box 142 Washburn Mo 65772 or to churchofchristwashburn@gmail.com.

AZ: The Sun Valley Church of Christ in Gilbert, AZ in seeking a full-time minister. “The minister position minimum qualifications and competencies: Faithful Christian in the church of Christ who is doctrinally and scripturally sound, mature in the faith. A Minister who enjoys working if different areas of the ministry, i.e., speaking, teaching, assisting with the bible class curriculum, visitation, personal bible studies, counseling, and above all loves the Lord.  Friendly, outgoing, studious, hardworking, and an excellent communicator. A Minister whose family enjoys being engaged spiritually and socially with all segments of the congregation.” Here are some things they would prefer but are not deal-breakers: Bachelor's degree from a university associated with the church of Christ  Experience (5-10 years or more) working under an Eldership. Married and/or married with children. Excellent writer.  The successful applicant will be offered a competitive compensation package (including allowances for housing and insurance) set by the elders and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and local cost of living. The ideal candidate will be working with a very supportive group of Elders and a family of Christians who love working for the Kingdom. Contact: Glenn Mabley 704 594-0199 Website: sunvalleycoc.org.

OH: The Lancaster Ohio church has found the young man and family they have been searching for to come and work with their youth and families in the Lord's service. Luke Skelton, just graduated from Bear Valley, will be moving to to work with them.

TX: The Bell Avenue church in San Antonio has filled their pulpit role. Carl Dye will be working twitch the church there.

IL: The Philo Road Church of Christ is seeking an evangelist/preacher to work with the congregation, the eldership in Urbana, the community including 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 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 of 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.  Local health care is facilitated with the presence of two hospitals.  The university community provides both activities for involvement and a mission field of 50,000 plus students.  Send letter and resume to Carl Burkybile cwburkybile@gmail.com or call 217 898-0425.

MS: The elders of the Hwy 15 Church of Christ in Pontotoc are seeking qualified candidates for a full time pulpit minister. The congregation of about 50 members presently has 2 elders and 4 deacons. Candidates must be a faithful New Testament Christian. He must be willing to visit the brethren and lead the congregation in evangelizing Pontotoc county. Salary is negotiable. Includes 2 weeks vacation. Candidates may send resumes to: jhay0831@gmail.com.

AL: The Valdosta Church of Christ in Tuscumbia is looking for a Pulpit Minister Position Their attendance is about 75 and they have three elders. They are looking for a full-time minister who is “strong in the word, able in the pulpit, eager to teach classes, willing to work with the eldership, and self-motivated to help the Lord’s church to grow.” Contact Kenny Nunley 256 856-0588 kse424@aol.com.

AL: The Central Church of Christ in Rainsville is a congregation of approximately 50. The current minister is having to leave due to his wife’s health and they are looking for a new minister. Contact Anthony Horton at 256 899-5937. The church address is 1114 Main Street West, Rainsville, AL 35986.

GA: The Ridge Avenue Church of Christ is looking for a  full-time preacher. They have 75-100 members. They prefer a married man and a College or Bible School Degree is required. A Masters preferred.  Contact Randy Chamber, Chair Ministerial Search Committee at 229 848-0009, racoc.com, ridgeavesearch@gmail.com.

AL: The church of Christ in Geneva is looking for its next minister as Doug Williams has retired. The idea candidate might be someone who is retired military. Current attendance is about 25. They pay a salary plus house and utilities. Contact Benny Spikner if you have any interest 334 618-0744.

TX: The Shawnee Trail Church of Christ in Frisco is looking for a Children’s Minister. To learn all about the church there and the work there go to this link http://shawneetrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CM-Minister-Search.pdf.

AL: The North Alabama Christian Children’s Home continues to pray for and look for a dedicated Christian couple to join the work. The newly remodeled KENT home is open for girls and their house parents. They offer an attractive salary, paying both the husband and the wife. Benefits include helping with health insurance, and there being no cost for food, gas, utilities, etc. A life insurance plan is also paid for by the home for each house parent. For more information visit nacch.com and watch the virtual video. You can call Don Williams, Director 256 366-3327, or Melinda Jackson, Social Worker, 256 757-4212 for additional information

That’s Scoops from 16 states and three countries this time. Surely we got some things wrong or some need updating. If so, let us know at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com. If you want Jeff and Dale to come to your place together or separately just send us an email and we’ll try to make it happen. God’s blessing to you.