News and a few scoops
Let’s get to Scooping, but first, two quick things.
A congregation in West Kentucky has established a 1.1million dollar trust through Freed-Hardeman University that is available for students planning to be ministers. This is not an endowment and the church controlling the funds would like to spend it all over the next 10 years. Scholarships can cover full cost plus books if needed for undergraduate or graduate students. They have to live in or have parents or grandparents in the 8 county purchase area of Kentucky. If you might benefit from this generous gift or if you know of young men who might, contact Dave Clouse at dclouse@fhu.edu.
TJI will host BETTER in Kentucky in less than a month. The date is July 18 and we want you there. There is a small charge, but if you cannot afford it, we want you there anyway, just click on scholarship. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/336762635107. Gary Bradley, Keith Parker, Hiram kemp and Jeff and Dale will be the presenters. Help us spread the word. And you get registered too!
GA: The Ringgold Church of Christ is seeking a full-time minister. Ringgold is a small town right inside Georgia close to Chattanooga, TN. Ringgold has a Sunday morning attendance of 65-80 with a mix of young and mature families. They have two elders and four active deacons. Duties: Pulpit preaching and teaching classes. Developing and working with youth Outreach and visitation time each week. Office hours. The current pulpit minister is retiring after 30 years with the congregation. Send inquiries with resume to ringgoldchurch@catt.com or to Ringgold Church of Christ Attention: Elders 7099 Nashville Street Ringgold, Georgia 30736.
IN: The Eastside church in TerriHolte Indiana has hired Jon Smith of Big Spring, TX to be their minister.
AL: The Ashville Road Church of Christ in Leeds looking for a Family and Involvement Minister. He will work under the elders in collaboration with the deacons, and pulpit minister to support the spiritual growth of the congregation. Required Qualifications: • B.S./B.A. in Bible, Youth Ministry or related subject • Experience in youth ministry • Ability to work with a varied group of stakeholders • Ability to budget, plan, and implement a variety of activities for youth and families • Ability to teach in classroom and one-on-one settings
• Qualities: Demonstrates a love for God and people (Matthew 22:37-39). Committed to ministry and promoting spiritual growth of young people. Outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:• 2 or more years’ experience in youth and family ministry • Married
Responsibilities: 1. Oversee and implement an effective youth ministry program for children 7th – 12th grade. 2. Teach Bible classes for children, teens, and/or adults each quarter. 3. Work with and support the spiritual growth of families within the congregation. 4. Coordinate Open Home Meetings, which meet on Sunday evening twice each month, and follow up with visitors. 5. Take a leadership role in additional church activities as determined by the individual’s skill set. (e.g., Lads to
Leaders, VBS, occasional preaching).
If you are interested submit a resume and letter of interest. The letter of interest should provide a brief overview of your relevant experiences and how you see yourself contributing to the mission of Ashville Road Church of Christ. Inquiries can be made to Will Brooks at 731-879-0581. Applications should be submitted to: wbrooks@uab.edu.
TN: The Troy Church is looking for a new Youth and Family Minister. They are a congregation of 100-125 and are looking to grow. Troy currently has a preaching minister and a senior minister who also acts as one of the shepherds. Main responsibilities will include functioning as a part of the ministry team, creating direction for youth and family ministry, planning events for engaging students and families, being active in local outreach with students and their families, and representing Christ to the Obion County community. Pay is based on experience and credentials but housing is part of that package. If interested, send a resume and references to Landen McCage at landenmccage@gmail.com.
AL: The Dalraida church in Montgomery has arranged that they have a preaching team of six who will share the pulpit responsibilities. Jeremy Pate will head up and coordinate the Preaching Ministry.
MS: Amory Church of Christ, in Amory is searching for a full time pulpit minister. The Amory congregation is a well established body of believers with an average attendance of 165, a full time youth minister, and 2 part time secretaries.The congregation is overseen by 4 elders and has 8 deacons. Amory has a strong youth group, recently updated education program, an excellent VBS, and competitive compensation. Amory is a beautiful small town in NE MS with excellent schools and close proximity to Tupelo. Send resumes to jcobrian@att.net or call Jimmy at 662-315-5100 or Phil at 662-315-5598.
KY: The Greenville church needs a good preacher with a supportive family to labor with them in the kingdom. Responsibilities will include preaching, teaching Bible classes, related outreach and edification. A house is provided as well as a reasonable compensation package.
Interested individuals can contact Bobby Gardner at 270-388-1372.
TN: The church in Winchester has hired Daniel Ross to be their youth and family minister. He is leaving youth work at Selmer.
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 to marlborocofcposition@gmail.com.
AL: The Cedar Grove church in Andalusia hashired Trent Bailey as their new minister. Trent was formerly the minister at Southview in Alexander City. He will begin work officially on July 1.
AR: Self-scoop to Rodney Langley. He has accepted the preaching position at Hickory Ridge.
TN: The church of Christ at Twomey in Centerville is looking for a pulpit minister to preach Sunday morning and evening. They are a small congregation with about 35-40 on Sunday mornings. Contact Jeff Fitts 615-330-7946 or email twomeycofc@gmail.com.
TN: The Una church in Nashville is looking for a preacher. For more information on the congregation there go to https://unachurchofchrist.com/.
AL: This times self-scoop goes to Daniel Welker. He has accepted the pulpit work at the Stafford Road Church of Christ.
AL: Justin Bretherick will begin working as the Youth Minister at the Salem Church outside of Florence.
AL: The Brewton church averages form 80 to 114 on Sunday morning, 20 being teenagers. They currently do not have elders but are moving to put some in place soon as they are growing fast. They want someone who can help keep them growing and to meet the good opportunities in Brewton right now. Send resumes to P.O. Box 296 Brewton, AL 36427. Attention Minister Search Committee.
OK, that brings you up to date for now. As always, thanks and send any additions or corrections to TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com.
