Scooping from Nicaragua

Wow! This may be the most Scoops we have ever posted in one post and it’s only been two weeks. Thanks to all who pass our contact along so that we in turn can help others.

Two quick things before this edition’s Scoops. First would you PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help us help others. If you have a contact, job description or such or have those for ANY role in the church would you please send those to TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com? We are trying to collect as many of those as possible so we can share them. We get request for them often.

Thing two: We want YOU at BETTER: West TN. The dates are October 17-18 on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University. You can see details and register HERE. BUT if you are not ready to register yet are planning on coming, send us a note and help us plan for the group.

AL: This post via Justin Guin. A pentecostal preacher in Malawi was converted through World Bible School, and he has since then converted two churches. Through his efforts, 385 people have obeyed the Gospel. The Decatur church in Alabama is looking for Lord’s Supper trays to send them. Do you have extra or ones that are no longer being used? Contact Danny Whitson at 256-303-6345 or whitson@hiwaay.net if you have any questions or want to help.

MS: The Rocky Creek church in George County in south Mississippi is looking for full-time youth minister and/or an intern to transition to that following college. The church has about 120 members and three elders. Here are some of the responsibilities. > Loving Christian heart grounded in His Truth > Help instill in Youth the depth, height, width of God's love > Sunday and Wednesday Bible classes > Provide youth activities > Provide community outreach > Fill in for pulpit minister wh en needed. If you are interested contact elder Stan James at 601-508-2878 or stanjames4him@gmail.com.

AL: The Glendale church in Florence is looking for an associate minister. Glendale is searching for a young man who can lead singing, minister to youth and young adults, and fill in for the full-time preacher when needed. This position would especially benefit a young man who is currently enrolled at a Christian college and seeking to gain experience in ministry. If you are interested in this position, please contact Ben Siegel at 256 443-5363.

TX/CO: The University church in San Marcos has hired Sam Dilbeck. He follows who is now teaching full-time at Bear Valley. Sam is leaving his work in Brighton.

AL: This week’s first self scoop goes to Brian Jarrett who is the new pulpit minister at Lexington church. Danny Pettus has just retired there.

PA: The Greensburg Church between Pittsburgh and the western ridges of the Appalachian Mountains is looking for a mission-minded individual to serve as a part-time evangelist, with the potential to be full-time. The church in Greensburg has been around since 1974 and currently has a membership of about 30. They “aim to be the faithful church described in scripture - a group of believers that love God and one another, help those in need, pray continually, and share the good news of Christ with others.” They want to grow - spiritually, individually, relationally, and in number. They do not currently have elders and decisions are made by consensus among the men of the congregation. No formal pulpit preaching experience required but they would like a man of Significant knowledge and experience in leadership who is Comfortable using technology in sermons and lessons and able to connect with the youth. They ask: “We earnestly pray that you consider this opportunity and that God guides this decision as we seek a new evangelist.” Send cover letter, resume, writing/presentation samples, sermon recordings (audio or video), and references to: Greensburg Church of Christ 518 Cribbs Street Greensburg, PA 15601 OR greensburgcoc@gmail.com.  Submission deadline is October 23, 2022. Candidates will be contacted for an interview and to come and preach. For questions about this opportunity, contact John Vaughn at 412 855-1420 or baseballjrv@yahoo.com.

OR: Michael Whitworth announces that he has accepted the preaching position in Bend. He will begin in early September.

TN: The White House Church of Christ is a growing community 30 minutes north of Nashville. They are seeking a full-time Youth Minister. They are a congregation of about 150 members. The congregation desires a man who will encourage, teach, build relationships, make a difference, and ultimately help lead the young people to Heaven and be a light for the community. If interested, please email your resume with references to youth@whcoc.com.

WA: Scoop to Jovan Payes. The Port Angeles church in the beautiful Olympia Peninsula, is looking for a full-time minister. The congregation of 40 can offer a competitive wage (including parsonage and utilities). They seek a qualified minister to work with 2 elders in multi-generational growth. For complete details contact elder Mark Kady portangelescofc@gmail.com, the website is https://www.pachurchofchrist.com.

TN   The Neely’s Bend Church of Christ in Madison is looking for a full-time minister.  They “are a conservative congregation with traditional services.” They have two elders and about 60 in Sunday morning worship attendance. The website is http://www.neelysbendcofc.org. Please send resume to tomstaggs2@comcast.net or text/call Tom Staggs at 615 319-5334.

OK: Scoop to Gantt Carter: Brandon Tibbits is the new youth & family minister at the 2nd & Adams congregation in Elk City, OK. He and his family are excited as they begin this new work for the King and His people.

AR: The County Line Church of Christ located between Jonesboro and Harrisburg is looking for a new preacher. Their longtime preacher is relocating to be near family. They are a congregation of about 35 in a growing area. The congregation has great facilities and a great potential for growth. The preacher will need at least initially to supplement his income through other employment. For more information contact Alan Ashlock at 870 926-3218.

TN: The elders at New Johnsonville are happy to announce that they have hired Bobby O’Dell of Dover to be their pulpit minister.

MS: The Rocky Creek church in Lucedale is looking for a new Youth Minister. The previous man in that role served for 8 years. The current minister has served along for the past 13 years with them. They are a church of about 120 members with a 7th-12th group of 20-25. A brief job description includes but is not limited to : Loving Christian heart that is grounded in His truth, Help instill in our youth the depth, width, and height of God’s love, Teach Sunday and Wednesday Bible classes, Provide spiritual youth activities including: Bible camp, Area Wides, training for young men and women, retreats, VBS. He will fill in for pulpit minister when needed. For any further questions or to submit a resume please contact Stan James 601 508-2878 or stanjames4him@gmail.com. Feel free to contact Stephen Crigler, the minister, to learn more as well 850 420-5054 or minister.rockycreekcoc@yahoo.com.

KY: Jerry Brown served as the preacher for the Mt. Zion church in London for 60 years. They are now looking for their next long-term preacher. Mt. Zion is a church of roughly 150 members, post-covid. They would like a man 30-45. He must be a people person. “He must have a strong wife who can teach and hopefully have children. Able to work with young people. Would like to know experience.” They want a man with great Bible knowledge who is community minded. Contact Eugene Beckner 606 599-2039. Send resume and DVD of one or two sermons to Eugene Beckner 1210 Sallys Branch Road, London, KY 40741.

TN: The Twomeny congregation has hired Houston Hamblin to begin preaching for them in October. He grew up in that area and has been in Cookeville for the last few years.

(NO LONGER ACCEPTING RESUMES: TX: The Westside church in Round Rock is looking for an Associate Minister. They are a congregation of 600+ members. Experience and/or education, marriage, and a desire for long term work are requirements for the position. If you are interested send a letter of intent, resume, salary history, and references to ministersearch@wscoc.org or mail to: Associate Minister Search Committee, Westside church of Christ 3300 FM 1431, Round Rock, TX 78681. If available, please also enclose a photo and sermon audio (weblink is acceptable). www.wscoc.org.

TX/TN: This self-scoop to Charles Abernathy. He has accepted the pulpit position at Washington Street in Fayetteville. He is leaving the work at Fulshear Church of Christ www.fulshearcoc.org.

NC: The Warners Chapel church in Clemmons has hired Wesley Garland to be their new preacher.

CO: The East Alameda Church of Christ in Aurora is seeking a full-time pulpit preacher. They are a congregation of about 150 that is overseen by three elders. Duties of this full-time position include: Study for, prepare, and preach two sermons per week • Study for, prepare, and teach two Bible classes per week • Perform baptisms as required • Deliver devotionals as required • Be an active member of the congregation • Help prepare the bulletin weekly • Respond to calls, text messages, and e-mails • Keep office hours (Times and days of the week to be determined) • Communicate with elders, deacons, secretary, etc. regarding the work of the church (Contact regarding benevolence for example) • Meet with the elders as required • Manage the office, including resolving technical issues and overseeing the work of the secretary. Additional Duties may include: Participate in congregational events (Fellowship meals, etc.) • Conduct personal Bible studies as you have opportunity • Conduct counseling sessions with members as they are needed • Call visitors and sick members as needed • Make hospital and home visits as needed • Make social media posts as required • Conduct weddings and funerals as required • Work with website host to make changes or updates as needed • Support periodical church events by advertising (including creating advertising), attending, and coordinating. This includes items like Vacation Bible School and clothing give aways • Help coordinate the Bible class program. For more information or to express interest send email to eastalamedachurch@gmail.com or call Ron Ebert 720 281-5384.

TN: Cliff Hand has accepted the youth work at Hilldale in Clarksville. He is leaving the Goodlettsville congregation.

NEW ZEALAND: John Redmayne contacted us with this interesting request. The congregation of the church in Tauranga {Greerton}. They have between 20-30 in attendance and own their building. They do not have the money to pay a full-time preacher but are looking for retired preachers that would like to spend some time with them to preach, teach and do personal work in the community. They would try to organize  accommodations and food for him. They would like a retired preacher not just someone who is retired but does not have a background in preaching. Contact John at jdredmayne@gmail.com.

MS: The South Huntington Church of Christ in Kosciusko is looking for a full-time preaching minister. This church has a long history of serving the community and the state of Mississippi as a whole. The church has been served by a bi-vocational preacher for the past 5 years, but is ready to find someone to serve full-time. They are a diverse group that desires to serve God and others. The church is currently served by 2 elders and 3 deacons. If interested, please contact Will Anderson 662 832-0457 or willmanderson@yahoo.com.

KY: The Richmond church is looking for a full-time Family Minister. They are a congregation of 330 members, served by 5 elders, 19 deacons, 3 professional staff members, and an administrative assistant. They have a resident missionary whose focus is Guyana. They have about 130 children total. Richmond is 24 miles south of Lexington. If you or anyone interested in the position has a question about this opportunity, please contact: Orrin Nearhoof  515 707-0603 or you may e-mail the elders at elders@richmondcc.org. Contact them for a lengthier job description.

TX: The Parkview Church of Christ is prayerfully searching for a Youth and Family Minister to follow the previous YFM who left on good terms after a long and successful ministry. Interested servants should send their information to larjoet@gmail.com. Larry Tittle, preaching minister.

That’s what we’ve got. Let us know what we missed or got wrong at TJI@TheJenkinsInstitute.com. By the way, The Institute is traveling in Honduras and Nicaragua this week. Jeff and Dale would appreciate your prayers as we teach and work with preachers in multiple locations.