Memorial Weekend Scoops
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TN: The Waverly Church of Christ is seeking candidates for a youth evangelist. Qualifications must include the following: A love for the Lord's Church. Strong believer in Bible based doctrine. Strong in community outreach to help build the youth program both spiritually and numerically. Individuals should have strong people skills and be mission minded. If interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact the Waverly Church of Christ at: 931-296-3213 or wavcoca38@gmail.com. Send resumes to: Elders Waverly Church of Christ 438 West Main Street Waverly TN 37185.
OK: The Southern Ridge Church of Christ, in Oklahoma City, is looking for a preaching minister. Their present preacher, Russ Dyer, is the process of seeking to retire. The incoming minister would work with Russ in a transition. He would also be working with the present youth minister. The congregation has a membership of about 200, and is doing well. The desired minister will have experience, be balanced in approach, and desiring a long term relationship with a local work. If interested contact Russ Dyer (rldyer@sbcglobal.net), 405-378-0701.
MO: The Bolivar church is seeking a Pulpit Minister/Evangelist. Bolivar is a city of around 11,000 people in SW Missouri, 25 miles north of Springfield and has a small Baptist University. The church has a good mix of young and old with an average attendance of 120 on Sundays. They would preferred a married man with a family but that is not required. Seeking someone who is a graduate of a brotherhood preaching school or college. Will consider seasoned preachers if no degree is available. Please send resume to Austin McCrickard: austin_mcc11@live.com or 417-912-1266.
NJ: The Church of Christ in Tabernacle is actively seeking a full-time minister. They desire to find a partner to help Plant and Water in their community located in southern New Jersey, approximately forty-five minutes from both Philadelphia and the coast. They are “a mission-focused, youth-minded, close-knit, loving, active congregation.” The church has approximately 125 members led by Elders and Deacons. They are looking for a minister who has a deep knowledge of scripture, a passion for sharing the gospel and the drive to develop others spiritually. The primary responsibilities include preaching, teaching class, evangelizing in the community and ministering to the family. A Bible degree with preaching experience is preferred but not required. Technology skills or the willingness and ability to learn are highly desired. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, three references and a minimum of two links to sermons to tcocpreachersearch@gmail.com.
TN: Neely’s Bend Church of Christ in Madison, TN is seeking a full-time minister. They are a conservative congregation with traditional services, with Sunday morning worship attendance of 60 with two elders. For additional information go to http://www.neelysbendcofc.org Please send resume to text 615-319-5334 or tomstaggs2@comcast.net If you have questions, please call Tom Staggs at 615-319-5334.
TN: The Red Boiling Springs Church of Christ is seeking a preacher. Preachers interested need to email Chuck Jordan: cjordanas@yahoo.com, call or text 615-388-3515.
MO: The Owensville Church of Christ is seeking a full-time pulpit minister to partner with their loving, family-oriented church family. They are looking for someone to preach the truth in love, is vibrant, outgoing, willing to teach teen or adult Bible classes, and wants to interact with the church family not just inside the church building but in their daily lives. They have 4 elders, ~65 in Sunday attendance, and about 20 youth from age 0-16. Email resumes and references to cofc@outlook.com or call 573-437-6250 for more information. You can also contact one of the elders, Randy McKinney directly at 573-308-2844.
CA: The Pleasant View Church of Christ is located in a relatively new San Francisco suburb. Their building features over 10 classrooms and an auditorium that seats over 200. The population of the immediate area is highly educated, affluent, and secular, and is predominantly white and Chinese. Their post-pandemic average attendance is 45. The church is served by 3 elders with a healthy age distribution. God has blessed them with resources to allow them to offer a salary that fully compensates for the area’s high cost-of-living. They are seeking a minster who possesses excellent preaching abilities and a zeal to help us reach the lost souls in the community with the gospel of Christ. Credentials and experience in marriage and family counseling would beneficial, but are not required. Inquires may be addressed to John Wiegand, the leader of the minister search team, at jwiegand@ftc.gov or 202-730-6175.
AL: The Antioch Church of Christ in Snead is in a preacher search, John Gaines last Sunday prior to retirement will be July 16. Antioch's current Sunday morning attendance is averaging about 75. There have been four baptisms recently and two restorations of people who had lived away from the Lord for a long time. They believe that there is potential for growth. There is a good mix of ages with several children ranging from babies to teenagers. John is leaving on his own initiative and says “anyone looking to relocate to this part of the country the advice that this is a work worthy of your consideration.” The church is led by two good elders. Snead is located about halfway between Birmingham and Huntsville, in the area where Blount, Marshall, and Etowah counties come together. While John is not involved in the preacher search, since the elders do not have email, he is helping to facilitate contacts. Resumes or questions can be mailed to the church at 126 Earl Snead Road, Boaz, AL 35957 or if you prefer you can email those and he will forward your correspondence to the elders: johnfgaines@gmail.com. Please put "ATTN: Elders" on the envelope or subject line of email.
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.
TN: Central in McMinnville has hired Josh Pierce to be their new youth minister.
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.
TN: Part-time Associate/Youth Minister/Songleader (Combination possible?) needed by the Jefferson Pike Church of Christ, 218 Jefferson Pike, Lavergne, TN 37086 Contact person: 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 members and the help of the Lord! They do not have many youth, but they need assistance with them and hopefully reaching others in the community. They need someone to teach in their class program and preferably lead singing as well. A home could be provided in addition to the salary. If interested, have questions, or want to know more, please call!!!
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