Some News with Your Scoops

We are 10 days away from the long awaited BETTER: KY. We do hope you will join us. If you have any questions call or text and let us know how we can help you. You can register HERE.

Note: We have just put the final touches on an article on The “Impending” Minister Shortage? Read that HERE. You might also want to check out the recently released “7 Reasons Why You Feel Burnt-Out” HERE.

Now, Scoops.

TN: The Bartlett Woods church is looking for a full-time Children and Family Minister (CFM) who is grounded in the Bible, is enthusiastic about working with children and their families, and desires to grow their children’s education program.  They have a great children’s education wing in the building! The CFM is responsible for the Bible education of children ages two through fifth grade and ministering to the families of those with children in that age group. Bartlett Woods is blessed with a thriving and active group of believers/parents in this ministry. This position reports to the seven elders of the congregation and works with the two deacons assigned to this ministry as well serving with an effective team including three other ministers.  If you are interested, contact us at rmreasons@bartlettwoods.org. The church’s website: www.bartlettwoods.org.

NE: The Church of Christ in McCook (est. 1954), is seeking a Preacher/Evangelist for full time ministry. They are a growing congregation of 40-50 members with many young families and the fields are white for harvest. McCook is located in Southwest Nebraska midway between Denver and Omaha. For more information, or to submit an application please contact: Jim Allen, 308 340-9190, jallen_pac@msn.com, or send resume to: McCook Church of Christ 711 East G Street McCook, NE 69001.

GA: The Trenton Church of Christ is looking for a preacher. Those interested can email trentongacoc@gmail.com.

IL: The Sunnyside congregation in Central Illinois has hired John McKeel from St. John, KS to be the next preacher.

MA: Located on scenic Cape Cod in Marston’s Mills, Massachusetts, the Cape Cod Church of Christ is searching for a full-time evangelist. They want a man who is passionate about reaching souls. The “harvest is plentiful in missions outreach New England environment.” They arean age and economically diverse congregation of approximately seventy and are led by two elders and three deacons.  Responsibilities of the evangelist include Biblical preaching and teaching, evangelism, and outreach. They offer a competitive annual salary including retirement and health-care contributions, vacation, etc. If you are interested, please send your resume, a current video of a sermon, a current photograph and three references to the elders: Jerry Hiatt  jerry.hiatt@gmail.com 508 477-0924 or Jim Saffle jim.saffle@ieee.org 508 364-1947.

TN: The church at Oakland in Clarksville is looking for a part time minister to teach and preach for the Sunday AM service. They can be flexible for both PM services. Their webpage is www.oaklandcoc-tn.com. Contact Bobby Mimms 931 624-7803 Oakland Church of Christ, 3365 Guthrie Hwy., Clarksville, TN. 37040.

TN: Terry Jones who moved to Tennessee from Alabama is now working with the Berea church in Maury County.

AL: The Valdosta church in Tuscumbia is looking. No details as of yet.

AL: Cottondale in Tuscaloosa is looking for a preacher. We hope to have more information later on Cottondale but for now, here is the contact Clifton Parker bojoparker@gmail.com 205 316-8149.

TN: The Maury City Church of Christ is searching for a full time pulpit minister. The Maury City congregation is a long-established body of Christians with an average attendance of 50-65. The congregation is overseen by 2 elders and has 4 deacons. The congregation also has a part-time secretary. Responsibilities will include preaching, teaching Bible classes, related outreach and edification. A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is provided as part of the compensation package. Maury City is a rural farming community located 75 miles NE of Memphis and 30 miles NW of Jackson. Freed-Hardeman University is about 45 miles away. Interested applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, and links to online sermons to maurycitychurch@gmail.com. If you have any questions please contact Brad Garrett at 731 697-4089 or brad.Garrett@tn.gov.

GA: The Avondale Church of Christ is looking for a preacher. They have 225 in attendance with 5 elders. You can see their website at avondale-coc.org. “Avondale is a well established, diverse congregation in the metro Atlanta area that has been serving God in the Decatur community since 1955.” They want a Biblical preacher that truly values the Lord's church, that knows God's word, and that can preach and teach with clarity. The last preacher served for 25 years. The ideal candidate will have preaching experience and a degree from a reputable preaching school/Christian college and stand prepared to boldly teach God’s word in an unadulterated way. Please email a resume and link to online sermons to the elders at avondaleelders@gmail.com.

TX: The New York Avenue church is in search of a minister. They want a man who has some preaching experience, and ideally who have kids who are old enough to be part of the youth group. The congregation is growing and has a large group of youth. Candidates who are especially evangelistically-minded will be welcomed.  Anyone interested can send in resumes to one of the elders, Andy Bennett andrewbennett180@gmail.com. Their previous minister, DeWayne Bryant is going to teach at Faulkner University in Montgomery.

SD:  The church in Huron has a team approach to their mission. Casey and Emily Paulin and Nate and Katie Miller serve as domestic missionaries that live off of support. They are looking for another couple that can help with the work of the church. They could live off support if they choose to go that route or just be an active involved couple that can help with tasks with the local congregation such as: Bible class teaching, youth classes, preaching occasionally song leading etc. They are a growing congregation currently sitting at around 12-15 on Sunday mornings. They stay active in the community with an after school program for kids during the school year and try to have a monthly community event. With the current team they find that they are very busy and can hardly catch our breath sometimes. They would love to welcome another couple to be involved with the work there. Contact Casey at cpseahawks33@gmail.com.

OK: The Cheyenne Church of Christ with an average attendance of 50-60 is looking for a full time preacher. They have a preacher’s house: 3 bed, 2 bath, large kitchen and large utility room. Contact Larry Smith 580 497-6848 larrysmith@buckblitz.com or Buster Tidwell 580 799-1653 btidwell@mydobson.com. They want “a passionate gospel preacher who would be willing to work hard and get out into the community. One who is focused on both external evangelism and internal spiritual growth. A preacher who understands the aim of his position is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comforted. Preaching school graduate preferred.”

TN: The Tennessee Children’s Home Inc., at Spring Hill ministers to children and families whose lives have been broken due to abuse, abandonment, neglect or poor life choices. They have openings for experienced Residential Counselors (formerly called houseparents), night staff, teachers, therapist/counselors, case managers. All staff work as a team to minister to the needs of the children and families. They have four locations: Knoxville, residential group care; Clarksville, supported community living and independent living; Spring Hill, residential group care; and Pinson, residential group care. Tennessee Children’s Home offers competitive benefits.  Please contact Dana Lawson, HR/QI Director at dlawson@tennesseechildrenshome.org or visit http://tennesseechildrenshome.org.

OH: The Central Avenue Church of Christ in Fairborn is seeking a fulltime minister for a congregation of 105 members overseen by 6 elders. Applicant must possess sound biblical knowledge, have a degree in ministry or a similar field, preaching experience and good interpersonal skills. “Duties will include, but not limited to: Pulpit preaching, Bible class teaching,  and outreach activities. Salary and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience.“ Interested? Send a cover letter, resume, list of recent references and video/audio of recent sermons to position@cachurchofchrist.com or by mail to Central Avenue Church of Christ 922 S Central Avenue Fairborn Ohio 45324.

That’s the news. Hope you have a grand weekend.