Let's Go Scooping!

This posting we have a lot of rich Scoops. We are thankful for your help in making these possible. As ever please keep us posted on new opening or positions filled so we all can, together, help each other. Jeff and Dale will leave for a two week mission trip to Fiji teaching all day each day, on Thursday. We appreciate your prayers.

AR: The Riverside Church of Christ in Gassville has hired Zack Giza to be their new youth minister.

TX: The Commerce Church of Christ is looking for a Campus Minister to support the Texas A&M University – Commerce Lions for Christ (LFC) ministry. Commerce is about 67 miles East of downtown Dallas. The university has an active student body of over 7,000 students. The LFC serves as a family, support system, and a Christian home away from home. “The ministry mission is to walk college students into a relationship with God and His kingdom, with the primary focus being evangelism.” Maintaining a regular program of spiritual development will be expected. The Campus Minster is to maintain a presence in the local community and maintain weekly office hours. The ideal candidate will be a married man with a strong Biblical background and a family supportive of his ministry. He will need to be active in raising support for the LFC. To send a resume, request church data, or to request a complete job description, please email commerce.lfc.search@gmail.com Job posting closing date 5-22-2023. 

AL: The church of Christ in Geneva is in need of a preacher. Geneva is located 65 miles from Panama City Beach and 35 miles from Dothan where 2 first class hospitals are located. They are a small congregation whose last preacher stayed13.5 years before retiring. They can furnish a home with all utilities furnished, and a salary. To know more contact Benny Speigner @334 618-0744.

TN: The Ponoma church in Dickson is looking for a preacher. He present preacher is leaving June 4. They have elders and a Sunday attendance of 70-85. They want to grow and feel they are in a place congregational where they can. They describe themselves as a loving church and welcoming. They want someone involved in the community. Call David Banes 931-209-4622 for more info. PO Box 154 McEwin, TN 47101.

AL: Caleb Martin has taken the youth minister job at Gulf Shores.

AR: The 70 West church in Hot Springs is looking for a summer intern.This internship will focus on youth ministry. It will also involve preaching, teaching class, and writing articles. If you are interested please contact Billy Hayes  at 501-701-9495.

TX: The Oldham Lane Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas, is currently searching for a pulpit minister. Oldham Lane is a roughly 700-member congregation that is looking for a full-time pulpit minister who can continue a long tradition of dynamic preaching and community involvement. The position will be open till filled. Please send a cover letter, resume, and, if available, a link to a recent preaching example, as well as inquiries to apply@olcoc.com Additional Information can be found at Careers | Oldham Lane Church of Christ (olcoc.com).

TN: Part-time Associate/Youth Minister/Songleader needed by the Jefferson Pike Church of Christ on Lavergne. Contact: Perry Taylor, minister, 615-854-1515 Jefferson Pike is a small church with big hearts!  They have a building now paid off and hope to fill it with the help of the Lord and His people. They do not have many youth, but need assistance with them and hopefully reaching others in the community. They need someone to teach in our class program and preferably lead singing as well.  A home could be provided and salary is negotiable. If interested, have questions, or want to know more, please call!

AZ: Located in the North Phoenix area, Canyon Church of Christ is seeking an experienced Senior Minister who “has a heart for serving the Lord, is knowledgeable of the Word of God, and has a passion for evangelism. It is critical to us that whoever fills this position consistently delivers inspiring, thought-provoking, and original messages based on scripture from the pulpit that are applicable to daily life. The highest priority of the Senior Minister will not only be to preach and teach but also to connect with the members of the congregation and the community.” Minimum Qualifications: • 3+ Years experience as a Preaching Minister or equivalent as a college level teacher of preaching and/or Bible studies. • Strong Bible knowledge. • Experience in outreach ministry, i.e., youth, campus, missions, is preferred. • Strong Christian marriage with a wife who is supportive of his ministry as well as the move to Arizona. Canyon was a church plant in the summer of 2003 is a small but diverse congregation of young and senior families and individuals who are Bible and prayer oriented. Note: Resumés w/References and links to videos of sermons should be sent to Elder Don James at Dr_james_30097@yahoo.com.

AL: Terrance Cleghorn is moving to Crossroads in Jasper. This leaves the Millport work where Terrance was open.

FL: The Port Charlotte Church of Christ is looking for a preacher as their current preacher, Richard Combs is leaving in September. They have four elders. Learn more at portcharlottechurchofchrist.org contact John Temples 941-467-0735.

AL: The Mars Hill Church in Florence is seeking a full-time pulpit minister. They are served by three elders and five deacons, and a youth and family minister. They currently have around 70-80 in regular attendance. The current minister is leaving on good terms after 11 years to pursue another ministry opportunity. It is expected that the minister is Biblically centered in focus and doctrine. The primary responsibility of the minister is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Other responsibilities include: Ministering to the congregation. Visitation of sick and shut-in. Leading various programs. Conducting outreach and evangelizing the lost. Aid in the strengthening and growth of the congregation. Assist with the planning and organization of worship services, lead and or assist with special events and outreach. Comfortable using technology in sermons and lessons. Provide bible-based counseling as needed. Contact Tim Morrow, tandvmorrow@gmail.com.

TN: The Central Church of Christ in McMinnville, Tennessee is searching for a new youth minister. Please send a current résumé to centralyms22@gmail.com.

SC: Essex Village Church of Christ is rebooting it's process of looking for a Full-time minister. Interested candidates can find out about the position and how to apply on https://www.essexvillage.org/new-page-2.

SC/TN: Michael Rowand is moving to McMinnville preach. The Golden Strip Church of Christ is looking for their new preacher. They planted 7 years ago in Simpsonville. Simpsonville is a suburb of Greenville (approx. 15 miles SE) and is growing rapidly. The current attendance is approximately 165 with many young families (baby class is almost overflowing). They have a Tuesday Morning Class with a fairly consistent attendance of 20+. They are looking for a man approximately 35 +/- 5 with a college degree and a minimum of 5 years pulpit experience. Married with involved wife and with children. Sound in the Word and energetic. Gary Wilson 713 NE Main Street Simpsonville, SC 29681.

SC: Southeastern Children's Home is seeking ministry-minded couples with strong marriages and team spirits to serve as FOSTER PARENTS. Benefits Include: Monthly Foster Care Stipend Paid-Time Off Medical Insurance 24-HR Backup and Support. Housing/Food/Gas Allowances Van to Transport Children. To learn more about Southeastern Children's Home visit www.sech.orgor Contact Brad Brooks, Executive Director, at 864.439.0259 bbrooks@sech.org.

TN: The Ashland City Church of Christ is seeking an associate minister to serve the congregation in either a FULL TIME or PART TIME role. The congregation offers a full-time position for a young man who is looking for an opportunity to begin his ministry, or a part-time position for someone who can commit at least 10-15 hours weekly toward ministry but wishes to work outside ministry as well. This position will report to the elders and focus on specific growth targeted ministries.  The primary ministry areas will be: Youth and Family - Focus on young families with children of all ages and aid in creating events and activities to support and grow these families and their children. Initial focus will be on families with primary and middle school children. · Bible school program - Teach Bible school classes on both Sundays and Wednesdays, as well as other teaching opportunities to be developed. · General Ministry - Work in coordination with the elders and pulpit minister to aid in worship services and in development and implementation of activities and programs to support and grow the congregation. · Pulpit ministry - Fill in for the pulpit minister as well as be given the opportunity to preach at regular intervals. This is an opportunity for someone that is creative and flexible but passionate about spreading the gospel. Please contact the elders at elders@acchurchofchrist.com with a cover letter and any information you wish to share to support your interest. For more information you can call Tim Shivers@615-627-8710 or Wayne Pinkley@913-263-4060.

TX: The Princeton Church of Christ is a small, vintage church in Collin County and has found itself at the heart of a rapidly growing community. As the third fastest-growing county in the US, the area is experiencing a surge in residential development along the major highway that the church sits on in the northern part of the county. The church's current membership, comprised mainly of an older demographic with a few younger exceptions, numbers in the high 20s and low 30s on a given Sunday. However, the congregation has been actively working to prepare for substantial growth. To create a welcoming environment for families, the church has strategically partnered with neighboring congregations to involve their children in the services as a local mission work to ensure that visiting families don't feel out-of-place. They currently have a full-time minister, who is nearing retirement, has embraced the transition and is playing an essential role in preparing the church for its next chapter. Financially stable and poised for growth, the church is seeking a full or part-time minister who is passionate about evangelism and has a strong, Bible-based foundation. The ideal candidate should have children, as this is believed to help attract additional families with children to the congregation. Additionally, the minister must align with the long-standing beliefs of the church and be prepared to embrace the opportunities and challenges presented by a growing community. To learn more about this unique opportunity contact Craig 972 342-7605.

AR: The Cullendale Church of Christ in Camden is a small congregation (35-40 members) seeking a minister. Compensation and duties are negotiable. Please let them know if you are interested by sending your resume and/or contacting cullendalecoc@gmail.com. You can also give them a call at 870 833-2349 or 479 234-8041.

TX: This time’s self-scoop to Andrew Schwarz. He has taken the pulpit position in Bowie. See the next scoop for details on Ponca City, OK where Andrew is moving from. 

OK: The Hartford Avenue Church of Christ in Ponca City is seeking an enthusiastic, full-time pulpit minister to help the elders teach and train the members and to reach the lost. The congregation is about 70 in number with average attendance around 50. They are a mission minded church supporting works in Jamaica and Cuba. They are looking for a man who will help with the pulpit role and some basic youth activities as well. The congregation was once over 300 strong, but changes in the oil industry in Oklahoma have impacted the dynamics of the congregation and the area. Ponca City, a town of around 25,000, the area is known for its recreation, with several lakes in the area including Lake Ponca and Kaw Reservoir.  They are looking for a younger family man, if possible, with children who has the ability to work with kids. They take a number of children to Lads to Leaders and want to keep this program alive. They have a We Care building that gives away hundreds of articles of clothing every month. They enjoy monthly fellowship meals in their Fellowship Building and offer special programs to attract the community, including legal seminars, safety programs and blood drives. The candidate needs to be a graduate of a Christian College or school of preaching. 3-5 years experience is desired. A detailed resume of school and work experience with references and sample of preaching will be requested. Recent graduates will be considered. Our current preacher has accepted another role after almost 6 years with us and is leaving under very positive terms. If you feel you might be qualified, please contact one of the elders listed above and send your resume to the email address listed. Contact Info: Keith Chesser  - Elder 918 440-1833, John Summers - Elder 405-570-9107, Elder. Email: hartfordavechurchresumes@gmail.com Website:  http://hartfordchurch.net/.

KY: The Briensburg church in West Kentucky has hired Joshua Grooms, who is graduating from Freed-Hardeman. Gary Knuckles is retiring from the pulpit work and will continue on as an elder in the congregation there. 

TN: The McEwen church is looking for a pulpit minister. McEwen is a loving and caring congregation striving to be disciples of Christ and to spread the gospel to all nations. They average around 180 each Sunday with a mix of young and old. They have a strong youth group with a full-time youth minister. Pay will be very competitive with congregations their size. Housing is also available. A bachelor's degree in Bible is preferred but not a must. Some office hours and visitation will be required. McEwen is in a great location, only about an hour west of Nashville. For more information regarding this opening please contact Keith Grigsby by email at landkgrigsby@hotmail.com.

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