Let’s Get to Scooping
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Now, SCOOPS.
We have been contacted by a Hispanic minister who is looking for a new work. If you know of a church looking to start a work with the Hispanic community or that is looking for a new minister, contact us and we’ll try to help this happen.
KY: The Mount Pleasant Church of Christ is a congregation of approximately 200 and located just north of Bowling Green. They are seeking a full-time associate minister. The position will primarily be responsible for assisting in enhancing the education program, assisting in working with youth, and effectively communicating God’s word in teaching and preaching. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, connect well with all age groups, and have the ability to communicate effectively in group and one-on-one settings. Interested parties may submit a resume’ or direct inquiries to the Mt. Pleasant Eldership at mtpleasantcofc@gmail.com or call 270 202-2252. Feel free to contact Dale about this work too 615 294-1453.
TN: The Marlboro Church of Christ in Bruceton is a small church, looking for a full-time preacher to replace Joe Abbott is retiring as soon as his replacement has been found. He's preached there for 33 plus years. They offer weekly pay, a preacher’s house with all utilities and upkeep, “a riding mower is also provided.” If interested please contact elder Casey Corder
ccorder61@gmail.com or text 731 415-6463. Marlboro Church of Christ 25025 TN-114, Bruceton, TN 38317.
AL: The University Church of Christ in Mobile is in search of a Youth Minister. Their attendance runs about 110. The Youth Group has 10 students who love the Lord, they currently have 4 college-age students. Responsibilities include: Leading our Teens to Christ, Teaching Youth Group classes, Leading the Youth Group in Christian service and outreach activities, Taking the Youth Group to monthly area wide youth devotional meetings, the annual GULF retreat in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and other Youth Group meeting opportunities, Occasionally leading song service from time to time during worship services, Occasionally preaching from the pulpit, Managing Youth Group funds responsibly, Possible work with the college students, Associate Minister qualifications include - Required: - Christian man who is mature in the faith. - Willingness to work under the oversight of the elders. - Willingness to work as a part of a ministry team. - Willingness to be mentored by the pulpit minister. - Good communications skills – possess ability to express himself clearly, both one on one and in group settings, as well as in writing. - Good organizational skills. - Technologically savvy. - Eagerness to serve God through working with young people. - Desire to build a personal relationship with each student. - Self-motivated - Willing to attend all church services.
Preferred: - 3-5 years’ experience working with campus/youth. - Ministry degree from a Christian University. - Visionary and creative. - Computer skills appropriate for the ministry, i.e., word processing, presentations, various communications, etc. - Enjoys outdoor activities.
Please send resumes to Richard Jay, elder richard.jay@spireenergy.com or call his cell: 251 281-7550.
AR: The Twin City church in West Helena is looking for a full time minister. Congregation of about 50, salary negotiable. Contact Jeff Lowery at 870 817-8134 or jwlowery2009@yahoo.com or Charles Gunn at 870 995-1615 or gunncd@gmail.com.
AL: The Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa near The University 0f Alabama, is seeking a Youth and Family Minister. The Y&FM responsibilities include planning and coordinating events that promote stronger bonds among families of the congregation, helping grow the youth and assisting them in reaching out to their peers, teaching Bible classes, filling various roles in worship assemblies, working with SELTC (Southeastern Leadership Training for Christ), taking an active role in Vacation Bible School, assisting with Central Children’s Ministry, and undertaking other responsibilities identified in coordination with the elders. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Bible, youth & family ministry, or related field; be grounded in and able to teach God's Word; and be able to work with multiple ages. Applicants should also have a history of faithful service in churches of Christ, have good communication skills, be self-motivated, organized, and have a growth mindset. Married preferred. Interested applicants should send a letter of introduction, a resume with references along with any files or links to audio/visual material to Scott McCown scott-ccc@att.net. The current Youth Minister is leaving under good terms.
TX: The Riverside church in the beautiful Hill Country of Kerrville is seeking the right man to be a part of their ministry staff. This position will provide opportunities to serve in a variety of ways with initial focus on younger families, youth, and helping to promote an evangelistic spirit within the congregation. They are seeking a young married man who will work with the senior minister and who is equally comfortable in various teaching positions; from Bible classes, as well as filling the pulpit occasionally. A Bachelor's degree from a Christian university or a School of Preaching graduate and 3+ years’ experience is preferred. To learn more about Riverside, check out their website rscoc.org. Please email inquiries about this position to dalealex77@gmail.com.
TN: The Bolivar Church of Christ (city of 5,000), is looking for a full-time pulpit minister. They are a small congregation 30 minutes from Freed-Hardeman University. Expected duties would be preaching on Sunday mornings and teaching Bible classes on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Prospective candidates would be able to continue their education at FHU while ministering to the congregation, assisting the congregation in community outreach, and working with the youth group. A 4-year degree or graduation from a church sponsored school of preaching is ideal but not required. Adept use of social media outlets would be a bonus. Contact Jeff Shackelford jshackelford@sfdcares.com with resume and any examples of recent sermons.
TN: The Springer Church of Christ in Hohenwald is looking for a full-time pulpit minister. The responsibilities would include teaching a Sunday morning adult class, Sunday morning and afternoon sermon, and a Wednesday night adult class. The position would offer a preacher's house and salary. The congregation has 2 elders and 2 deacons. The congregation has about 30 to 40 faithful members. Please send your information to elder Shane Blackwood at shane.blackwood13@gmail.com.
GA: The Peachtree City church is looking for a youth minister. They are a congregation of about 350. Contact, Stan Butt, JR for more information 931 993-2499 or stan_butt@yahoo.com.
TN/AL: Laws Rushing III has been selected to be the new president of Mars Hill Bible School in Florence. He leaves the same role at Riverside Christian School in Fayetteville.
TN/AK: Jeff Smith is leaving the pulpit work at Coopertown in Springfield to move to the mission field in Alaska. Contact Jeff via Facebook if you’d like to be a part of his and Amber’s adventure. Adam Callie will be the new preacher at Coopertown.
TN: Ricky Glass is the new preacher at Main Street in Mount Pleasant.
TN: Bud Woodall has been hired as the new preacher at Portland.
TN: The Maury City Tennessee Church of Christ is pleased to announce that Ben Williams is their new pulpit minister.
KY: PJ Hicks has been selected to be the new preacher at the Bethel church in Franklin. He will continue working as a counselor at Potter.
CA: The congregation in Yucaipa CA is still looking for an evangelist.
TN: The Church of Christ at New Providence in Clarksville, Tennessee is glad to announce that their Pulpit Minister position has been filled. The Elders at New Providence wish to thank all to who submitted resumes.
NE: The Harvest Field congregation is currently searching for a preacher/evangelist to help with the preaching and college outreach they are starting. The Harvest Field congregation is almost 5 years and their preacher/evangelist just moved to be closer to his family. He is still teaching a bit virtually. They have a unique situation where 95 percent of the congregation is under 40 and the giving is strong. They are an active congregation with a lot of unity in the truth and their plan on what they are doing together. Contact Travis Heppner at 402 800-9050 Dial 3, connect@harvestfieldcoc.org or learn more at harvestfieldcoc.org,
TN: The Gladeville congregation is a historic congregation in their small town. It is located between Mount Juliet and Lebanon just about ½ mile off I-840, This is a part-time preaching position. The congregation currently has an attendance of around 60-65. Gladeville is a growing and thriving community with many new neighborhoods being built in the area. The elders would like a man who is doctrinally sound in the faith and they really have no age preference. A married man with or without children is most desired. While personalities certainly vary a friendly out-going personality would fit this elderly country congregation well.
The position would be considered part time, and they would prefer that the preacher live within a 30 miles distance from the building. Currently the congregation is meeting on Sunday morning only, but with the hiring of a new person they wish to add their Sunday evening service back in April, and Wednesday Evening Bible Study before summer is over. The minister would be asked to write a weekly article for the bulletin and possibly help with the publishing the bulletin on site. The congregation is currently installing a new projector and would prefer for the new minister to use Power Point Presentations to assist the hard of hearing. Due to the fact it is a part time position and the new minister may have other employment, they would not expect a great deal of visitation. This would be at the minister’s discretion to do what he could and what he deemed convenient and appropriate. Even phone calls or cards may be sufficient. Covid has certainly changed the way the congregation views visitation.Currently the congregation has an excellent Sunday adult Bible class teacher, but the minister may be ask to fill in and of course teach a Wednesday class when that service resumes. Salary would be around $1800-2000 a month depending on the agreed upon work load. Currently Darrell Blankenship is serving as their interim minister and is assisting in the preacher search. The elders prefer you email Darrell a resume at dfblankenship54@gmail.com He will pass this information on to the elders. While there is no rush to fill the position with Darrell being available, they would love to do so by mid to late spring if possible.
AL: The Hartselle Church is looking for a full-time Youth Minister. They are a church of about 350 members. To learn more about this opportunity see what they have posted online https://www.hartsellecoc.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/HCOC-Youth-Minister-Position-Summary-1.pdf.
TN: The minister position at The Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ in Pigeon Forge is open. They are located near the National Park and Dollywood, which hosts roughly 14 million visitors a year. This is a full-time minister position devoted to the local congregation. The minister needs to be family oriented, comfortable meeting with visitors and a diverse mix of local people. He should be able to motivate others to be a part of God’s family and encourage growth of others. Experienced in church growth by engaging in the community.
Please send resume and cover letter to gsmcocdeacons@gmail.com.
MS: The Christian Student Center @ Mississippi Delta Community College is looking for a young couple to come an take over the campus ministry at the Christian Student Center. The present servant couple there is retiring. MDCC is a two year college in the middle of the Mississippi delta in the little town of Moorhead. The college has an enrollment of just over 2000 students. Many of the students are commuters and online students, but about 500 live in the dorms. The Christian Student Center was established in 1995 by Madolyn and her late husband, Gene Gibson. They faced many struggles in the beginning, but built the campus ministry into a wonderful outreach program. Many students have been lead to Christ. The center is in Madolyn’s family home. The home has a small apartment in it for the campus minister and his family to live. Other rooms in the house serve as meeting areas that can be used by the couple and serve as activity rooms for the student center. It is located across the street from the college campus and student union, so it is in a great location. The center is under the leadership of a board composed of six members. There are no churches of Christ in Moorhead to support the ministry. The Delta area churches do support the work financially and are willing to help in any way they can. The campus minister needs to have a friendly, outgoing personality so he can meet students on campus. He needs to be a self started with an evangelistic heart. Since very few of the students are members of the church of Christ, the campus minister will have to find those on campus each week that are interested in learning about Christ. He is expected to have Bible studies any time on any day with interested students to introduce them to Christ. On Wednesday night they have an open Bible study for students. They have light refreshments and fellowship time after. They have from 1-30 students and have had as many as 60 plus. Presently the salary is $30,000 per year plus living quarters with all utilities and expenses for the CSC paid. If additional funds are needed, he is expected to help in raising those funds. With a MA degree, there are opportunities to teach at the college. The school is out of session from May to August and a month in December to January. Vacation and time off should be taken during that time. Contact: Eddie and Madolyn Lewis 901 461-0181 or lewis7946@gmail.com
FL: The Lakeside church is looking for a full-time Pulpit Minister. The minister will work closely with the elders. In addition, he will work as a team with the other ministers, secretary and members on an ongoing basis to plan and implement the daily work of the congregation. Responsibilities and Opportunities: Internal • Preach Sunday morning and evening sermons, generally six sermons each month (other ministers will preach periodically) • Teach Sunday and Wednesday Bible classes as well as special classes approved by the elders • Teach classes during non-assembly times as needed • Develop and execute other edifying events consistent with the mission, vision and values • Communicate with both the saved and the lost in writing as needed • Visit members and guests in their respective homes • Visit members undergoing care in a facility • Counsel (to the minister’s comfort and ability level) and conduct personal evangelism • Administer funeral/memorial services and special events as needed • Participate in elders’ meetings for selected topics periodically • Support co-workers and deacons in their ministries • Involvement in all types of church sponsored activities to maintain contact with the full range of members, such as Lads to Leaders, Bible Camp, Bible Bowl, Seniors group and related activities • Manage the church office, plan and oversee its expenses, supervise the office staff, and oversee the production and maintenance of office output, such as the bulletin and annual calendar • Flexible hours are permitted in accomplishing the responsibilities • Other responsibilities as determined by the elders. External • Speaking engagements external to Lakeside are limited to no more than three when attendance is required on a Sunday • Speaking engagements external to Lakeside are limited to no more than two when attendance is not required on a Sunday • Attendance at two lectureships or workshops of the minister’s choice are encouraged • Other opportunities as permitted by the elders. Compensation and Benefits: • Annual beginning salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, subject to qualifications and with potential for periodic adjustments for cost-of-living allowances and additional responsibilities • Reimbursable expenses, performed during the duties of ministry, include attendance at lectureships or seminars, continuing education, and attendance at Lakeside supported events, such as Lads to Leaders, Bible Camp, and related activities. Paid by Lakeside will be the expenses of the minister only. • Benefits include two (2) weeks’ paid vacation per year • Paid working holidays are: New Year Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following and Christmas Day and the day following • Weekly days off are Saturdays plus a mutually agreeable weekday • Actual moving expenses and associated costs will be reimbursed • Expenses not reimbursed include meals for guests, travel to visit members and potential members, postage and phone calls. Individual expenses expected to exceed $200 must be pre-approved by the elders. Qualifications: • Degree in Bible or counseling from a Christian university or preaching school • 3-5 years’ experience as a pulpit minister or youth ministry (+5 years is ideal) • Married • Proven involvement in planning, preparing and leading group events • Broad experience in the responsibilities of a local congregation • Excellent communication verbally and in writing • Ability to incorporate technology into responsibilities • Training received from Lads to Leaders • Team player • Fellowship skill with all members of the congregation. Contact Quent Herring 904 710-0306 (text or call) or bulletin@lakesidechurchofchrist.com. Learn more at www.lakesidechurchofchrist.com.
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