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4/19/2018 Full Pulpit Minister
Central church of Christ in San Jose, California is currently looking for pulpit minister who has at least 5 years experience in preaching with church of Christ congregations, is deeply dedicated to the inerrancy of the Scriptures and able to show the relevance of its message to today’s culture. The candidate should have both a youthful perspective and a love for the Lord’s senior saints. Promote personal evangelism and is a role model of it. Has successfully brought souls to Christ, resulting in their baptism.
Central is an ethnically diverse group of over 100 members in our church family coming together in a city of nearly 1 million. Our aim is to show the love of Christ’s gospel. We have an elder-centered leadership, believe in a literal interpretation of the Scriptures, hold that baptism is essential to salvation, and utilize males exclusively in leading the public worship assemblies and conduct traditional congregational-style a cappella worship services.
If you feel that you satisfy the above requirements and might like to work with us, please send your resume, personal and professional references as well as a digital copy of one of your sermons to russroderick@gmail.com
If selected for a telephone interview, you may also be requested to visit us in San Jose. During this visit, we will conduct a face-to-face interview and you will be asked to present a sermon and teach an adult class at a Sunday morning assembly.
4/19/2018 Full time Pulpit Minister
Church of Christ in Wellington, KS is searching for a pulpit minister with a heart for preaching and teaching, and the ability to work with all ages. A college degree or certificate from a school of preaching is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. 4-bedroom house provided. Contact Rex Harris at (316) 558-2448 or rwharris72@netzero.com.
4/19/2018 Full time Worship Minister
The Vaughn Park Church of Christ, located in Montgomery Alabama, is seeking a full time worship minister. Primary responsibilities are as follows:
WORSHIP MINISTRY- Oversee and develop the worship ministry. Overall goals are to strive to make every current member, new member, regular guest and visitor feel welcome and connected to the body of Christ through the worship experience. Make use of technology to enhance worship and all ministry areas of the church. Lead the development and management of the Worship Ministry which includes two eight member mic-ed worship teams, all music, media, drama and other artistic expressions in worship. Oversee and coordinate worship ministry strategies and activities for Sunday mornings and special or seasonable events, working closely with the preaching minister and other staff in planning and coordination. Direct, recruit, train and communicate with volunteers on the Worship and Audiovisual Ministry Teams, and prepare the annual budgets for the ministries.
TECHNOLOGY – Oversee maintenance and periodic assessment of equipment and resources in the Media and Technology areas. Oversee the maintenance of the Vaughn Park web site and online directory, helping to keep them up to date, informative and relevant to the members and ministries of the church. Oversee maintenance of the churches various computers and software, keeping them current and in excellent working condition. Prepare the annual budgets for the Technology and Media Ministries in conjunction with the deacons or ministry leaders in those areas.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/CONTINUING ED – Pursuit of personal and ministry development through conferences, classes, reading and research, etc. including assembling and training a network of workers who will assist in refining and developing the Worship and Technology Ministries. Included is personal pursuit of ministry related higher education and continuing education training.
MINISTRY PLANNING – Assist the other Vaughn Park ministry staff in planning and implementing membership related activities and to follow up on all visitors for the purpose of reaching the unsaved and for challenging the saved to a deeper commitment. Please send resume and a cover letter to Dale Entrekin at rdentrekin@gmail.com. Video links would be helpful as well.
4/10/2018 Full time Youth and Family Minister
The School Avenue Church of Christ is seeking a full-time youth and family minister. We are a church of approximately 150, located in Mountain View, Arkansas. The candidate will work with youth of all ages with emphasis given towards the teen group. This will include organizing a youth and family calendar of activities that emphasis spiritual growth, builds upon current fellowship activities, and seeks to build the congregation as a whole. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop speaking skills as well. Additionally if the candidate has strong worship leading/singing skills that would be a plus. We prefer a candidate who has a bachelors or masters degree in the ministry. Please send resumes, references, and if available, a recording of a sermon or lesson/devotional to Finis Brewer at schoolavecoc@yelcot.net
4/10/2018 Full time Pulpit Minister
Chillicothe Church of Christ in Chillicothe Missouri is seeking a full time Pulpit Minister. If you are interested, please contact Jay Callen at jcallen@greenhills.net. Church website: http://chillicothechurchofchrist.org
4/4/2018 Full time Associate Minister
Jenks Avenue Church of Christ, Panama City, FL. We are an active, balanced church family of +-400, with six elders, two full-time ministers, 24 deacons and many, many others serving. We are searching for the next team member to join us in our efforts to share the Gospel message with our Panama City/Bay County/Gulf Coast community. We daily recognize that “sin is the problem, and Jesus is the solution,” and are striving to carry that Message to those about us. We are committed to the commands and examples of a Matthew 28 and Acts 2 directed church, and prayerfully seek an addition to our full-time ministerial team who can become part of our earthly and spiritual family, and lean with us into the work before us. We are looking outside the church walls to the community around us, while also feeding and caring for our family within the church walls, and our new team member will figure strongly on both levels. Occasional pulpit duties, home studies, community outreach, Sunday/mid-week classes and other worship leadership and direction will combine in this opportunity.
This is a great opportunity to join with a team already in motion, pulling together in a unified direction oriented toward the future of God’s people in Panama City, Florida, and we look forward to meeting and getting to know our next teammate! Contact Todd Thompson at toddtjenks.64@gmail.com for more information.
4/3/2018 Full time Pulpit Minister
The Betta View Hills Church of Christ in Oxford, Alabama is seeking a dynamic Pulpit Minister with the ability to motivate the congregation with fresh, thought provoking, and compelling sermons each week. Betta View Hills is congregation of about 250 members, a Youth Minister, five (5) Elders, and six (6) Deacons. The candidate must have the experience, skills, and desire necessary to reach out in a loving way with the Gospel of Christ to the congregation and community and to develop strong interpersonal relationships. A comprehensive benefits package will be provided and for Minister Qualifications. Please send a resume to bvhpreachersearch@gmail.com
4/3/2018 Full time Minister/Evangelist
Stratford Church of Christ in Stratford, TX is looking to fill a Minister/evangelist position to work with our church of Christ in the Texas Panhandle. We are a small congregation of about 40 members who are strong, mature group zealous for the cause of Christ. Although small in number we are strong in our love for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and for our community. Send resume’ to wls@xit.net.
3/28/2018 Full time Youth & Family Minister
Greetings from beautiful Savannah, GA! Our congregation is excited to announce that we are looking to hire a Youth & Family Minister by the summer of 2018. The Parkway Church of Christ is a growing 125 member congregation served by 5 elders, 4 deacons, a preaching minister and office administrator. Our youth program has tripled in size due to the work of our previous youth and family minister. We’re looking for a dynamic couple who have a passion for youth and church family life. We are prepared to support our Youth and Family Minister with a competitive yearly salary. Please connect with Jason Darden jason@greatestcommand.org for more details.
3/27/2018 Full time Family & Youth Minister
The Woodinville Church of Christ has a full-time position open for a Family & Youth Minister. We are a mature 250 member strong congregation with five elders, sixteen deacons, a full-time pulpit minister and a very active fellowship. We are seeking someone to enthusiastically reach out to teens and their family members, assist in guiding our teens to a committed relationship with God, promote the training of teens for service, train our teens in local and foreign outreach efforts and be a spiritual mentor among other teen related activities. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of experience including leading & teaching teens and pulpit preaching with a desire for fulltime pulpit ministry; education should include a bachelor’s degree (Bible major preferred) or a preaching school graduate or equivalent church related experience. For consideration, please submit your resume and sermon audio sample to the Family & Youth Minister Search Committee: E-mail: searchcommittee@woodinvillecofc.org Mail to: Woodinville Church of Christ ATTN: Family & Youth Minister Search Committee 22502 75th Ave SE, Woodinville WA 98072. Learn more about us here: www.woodinvillecofc.org
Thank you for your service in the Lord’s kingdom.
3/27/2018 Full time Minister
DeQuincy Church of Christ in DeQuincy, LA. We are seeking a minister to work with our Southwest Louisiana congregation of 75-100 people. The candidate we are looking for will work with the congregation in teaching and preaching and especially to assist with our youth group. This is a congregation with deep roots in our community. We are looking for someone who will join in that commitment. Congregation Size: 75-100 Salary: 48,000. Parsonage: Yes, 3 Bedroom. Church website: http://dqcofc.com
3/26/2018 Full time Youth Minister
Are you the missing member on our spiritual team at Central? We are a progressive church of 400 located in Athens, AL, midway between Nashville and Birmingham. Seeking a Full-Time Youth Minister, an energetic team player eager to share your love of Jesus w/ our teens in grades 7-12! Details @ http://bit.ly/CentralYM. Application deadline: Mon, April 23, 2018.
3/20/2018 Full time Bi-lingual Worship Leader/Minister
The Elders of the Inland Valley Church, a Church of Christ in Ontario, California are seeking a full-time bi-lingual Worship Leader/Minister. We are a multi-cultural congregation that has been fully integrated 15 years. Our song service is bi-lingual and our worship service is in English and interpreted into Spanish. We are a mission-minded congregation and want to do more local outreach. You must also be willing to participate in at least two interviews. Contact information: (Elder) Wayne Campbell (909) 984-5773 between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm (Pacific)
(Member, Minister Search Committee) Ron Womack (909) 239-6162 (Daytime Phone) (Minister) Carlos Gonzales (909) 717-6672 (anytime)
3/16/2018 Full time Preacher
The Coffeeville Church of Christ in North MS is currently looking for a full time preacher. We have Sunday attendance of 55 to 60. We offer adequate salary, a three bedroom, two bath house adjacent to the church building and partial utilities paid. If interested, please contact John W. Purdy, phone 662-675-2681.
3/15/2018 Full time Pulpit Minister
The Dunbar Church of Christ in WV is currently looking for a full-time pulpit minister as our current minister is looking to retire this coming fall. We would like to try to fill this position by this summer. Please send in your resume and a audio sermon CD or file to our address or e-mail. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call our office at (304) 768-0207.
3/14/2018 Full time Minister
Small, rural congregation of about 50 members in central Kansas seeking full-time minister to embrace our church family and outreach to the community with zeal. Minister will need to appeal to a wide variety of age groups with lessons (both sermons and bible classes) which are scriptural, relevant and realistic. Nice 3 bedroom parsonage with basement family room/den provided. Currently we do not have elders and church decisions are made in monthly men’s business meetings. Previous ministry experience preferred, but all applicants will be fairly considered. Salary commensurate with experience and fair for this area.
Please sent resume with references to stbatten1228@gmail.com
3/5/2018 Full time Minister
The Roscoe church of Christ has an opening for a full-time pulpit minister after the decision of our current minister to retire from full-time ministry after serving 11 years with us. We are a small congregation, Sunday attendance averaging 95 to 105 in attendance, with a big heart and big ambitions. More information can be found at Roscoe-church-of-Christ
To be considered for the work at Roscoe: Submit a cover letter, CV and a link to a recent archived sermon (or file) to roscoecofc@sbcglobal.net.
3/5/2018 Full time Preacher
Annapolis Church of Christ is looking for a dynamic, passionate, and Scripturally knowledgeable full time preacher. Interested candidates should mail or email a letter of introduction, resume, recent sermons, and examples of recent classes taught. Video/audio of classes and sermons are to be provided on CD/DVD or other electronic media. Job-Description-Annapolis-Church-of-Christ
3/1/2018 Full time Children’s Minister
Shawnee Trail Church of Christ in Frisco Texas is looking for a Children’s Minister to work with our families in spiritual development, Christian education, and activities. Shawnee Trails is a 500-member congregation north of Dallas, Texas. Information about the job is found at Shawnee Trail
Send a cover letter, resume, and all other communications to our search committee at cmsearch@shawneetrail.org.
3/1/2018 Full time Pulpit Minister
The Viola church of Christ is located in north central Arkansas in a very small town of approximately 350 people. We are located about 26 miles from Mountain Home AR and about 28 miles from West Plains MO.
The Viola church was established in the early 1950’s. Our current minister will be leaving us soon to seek other opportunities, so we would like to have someone that has experience working with a congregation. We have elders and deacons to help the new minister in the Lord’s work. Our congregation follows God’s word very closely and is seeking a minister that teaches only the truth from God’s word. Is willing to help those outside of the Lord’s church to understand God’s word. Is willing to help current members become stronger in the faith. Is willing to comfort those that are going through troubled times, and wants to share his love for the Lord with everyone. If you feel this might be the work you are looking for, please email your resume to Rick Harber at harber@wildblue.net. If you would like more details please give me a call at 870-421-5497.
3/1/2018 Full time Preaching Minister
The Leander Church of Christ is located in Leander, Texas, a town of about 55,000 people situated on the eastern edge of the scenic Texas hill country. Lake Travis is only a 20-minute drive to the west and Austin is about 20-minutes to the south. Leander is a great place to live and raise a family. We are a diverse group of over 250 souls, united in our faith and love of the Lord and His Word, seeking a biblically educated full-time preaching minister with at least five years of full-time ministry experience. The minister must be able to present lessons based on the Truth in God’s Word in a clear, relevant, and inspiring way that is not compromised by unhealthy contemporary or cultural trends and who shares our love of acappella singing. Our location is one of the fastest growing areas of the state, which presents a prime opportunity for church growth. We believe Jesus’ words in John 4:35 applies well to our community. He said, “…look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” With the right minister, the dedicated servants in our congregation, and God’s blessing, the harvest can truly be great. To apply, send the following information to the Minister Search Team at lcoc.jobs@gmail.com.
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Brief Philosophy of Ministry
3/1/2018 Full time Family Life Minister
The Cornerstone Church of Christ is seeking a full-time Family Life Minister. While encompassing all ages, emphasis will be on ministering to parents in their 20’s-40’s, along with their children. Cornerstone is a congregation of 225-250, typically, in attendance on Sunday mornings and is located in the Central Heights community (Florence) of North West Alabama. Cornerstone has a large demographic of young families and children who are eager to grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord. A strong commitment to faith, family, and community is needed. Job dimensions will include, but are not limited to; occasional preaching, teaching, visitation, in-home hospitality, community and church functions, counseling, off-site events, and follow-up contacts with potentially new families. A ministry-related degree and/or experience preferred.
Salary commensurate with experience and credentials. Remodeled home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths available as part of compensation package. Send resumes to arvy@haitisbs.com
3/1/2018 Full time Pulpit Minister
Riverside Church of Christ in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a full-time pulpit minister. Riverside is a diverse, grace centered congregation that is focused on local outreach and foreign missions. Lafayette is a diverse community in Southwest Louisiana and is the “hub city” of Cajun country. The congregation has approximately 250 members, five elders, five deacons, an outreach/family minster, and a youth/worship minister. More information regarding Riverside can be found at www.riversidechurchofchrist.org If interested in this position, send the following information to: mailto:office@riversidechurchofchrist.org. – Resume and sermon links/recordings
2/28/2018 Summer Ministry Intern
The summer ministry intern will be working with the Preaching Minister, Elders, and congregation for a period of 10-12 weeks. This paid internship will provide the students with opportunities for preaching, teaching, visitation, discipleship, evangelism, and learning the other ins and outs of full-time ministry in a congregation. Our goal is to provide as much hands on experience as possible for the student.
The Lakewood Church of Christ, located in Baytown, Texas is a diverse group in age, spiritual maturity, culture, and religious background. We are located in a suburb of about 80,000 outside of Houston, Texas. Located just outside of Houston and a short drive from Galveston, there is always something to do in the area in your free time!
Compensation, materials, and housing will be provided to the summer intern.
To apply for this summer internship, send a resume to joshua@lakewoodcoc.com. Please include at least two academic or professional references.
2/28/2018 Full time Minister
Pitman Rd. Church of Christ in Pitman, NJ. We are beginning our search for a pulpit minister. This minister would be working with our two current ministers. One of those is Dan Cooper, who has expressed an interest in retirement. He is willing to work with us on a part-time basis for a couple of more years. He is extremely valuable to us since he has been with us for 33 years. We are between 200 and 300 members with a wonderful reputation here in the Delaware Valley. We are located about 10-15 minutes from center city Philadelphia. We are not interested in getting someone straight out of college but rather someone who might have a few years of successful ministry and willing to move to NJ.
We will be coming to Harding University for “Spring Sing” weekend the end of March. Would be glad to talk with someone then or anytime someone could contact me by email @ dothompson@comcast.net. Also, a good contact person would be Dan Cooper at the Church. Church website http://www.pitmanroadcoc.com/
2/16/2018 Full time Associate Minister
We are seeking an Associate Minister to work with our Pulpit Minister with the intention of transitioning to our full Pulpit Minister. The Associate Pulpit Minister will work with our current Pulpit Minister and Elders to serve the West Olive Church of Christ by providing a balanced ministry of preaching, teaching and assisting the elders in implementing our vision to help the congregation grow to its full potential in membership and spiritual growth in Christ. We are a congregation of 450 members in a growing community west of Phoenix, AZ.
Those interested in applying should mail a copy of their resume with picture and at least three references. Mail to the attention of: Elders, West Olive Church of Christ, 10935 W. Olive Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
2/16/2018 Full time Family & Youth Minister
Woodinville Church of Christ in Woodinville, WA is searching for a Full-time Family and Youth Minister for a congregation of 200+ members. All interested candidates are requested to contact the Search Committee at searchcommittee@woodinvillecofc.org for more information.
2/15/2018 Family & Youth Minister
The Northwest Church of Christ is looking for a minister who is passionate about the spiritual and emotional development of families. We aspire to engage a mature and experienced minister who believes the church should support the formative spiritual work of parents in raising their children. Our goal is to support the spiritual and emotional development of families with a minister who will develop trust-based and example-led relationships with our parents and teens. Please read the job posting at Family & Youth Minister for more information.
2/12/2018 Full time Minister
The Herrin Church of Christ is a grace-centered congregation of 70, looking for a full-time minister who is adept at preaching, teaching, and helping others to grow spiritually. Our leadership is comprised of 3 elders and 2 deacons. We are a regional congregation, but the majority of our members live in the communities of Herrin, Carterville, and Marion, Illinois. Our ideal candidate will believe that God’s presence is still felt and desparately needed in our world and that his Spirit still leads us in our lives. Teaching/Preaching responsibilities of the minister include teaching an adult class and preaching on Sunday morning, leading a Life Group on Sunday evening, and teaching an adult class on Wednesday evenings. We also feel that a successful minister spends a significant portion of his time being involved in the lives of our members and as a recognized spiritual leader in our community. We encourage our minister to be active in our community’s Ministerial Alliance and we support the Herrin House of Hope, a faith-based effort to provide meals to the hungry.
Interested applicants should send a resume, a 1-2 page statement of his philosophy of ministry, and the media (video or audio) of two sermons. Please send this information to:
Herrin Church of Christ
Attn: Minister Search
3101 South Park Avenue
Herrin, IL 62918
e-mail: elders@herrincoc.com
2/12/2018 Full time Minister
The Gunnison church of Christ is currently looking for a full time pulpit minister. We are a small, long time established congregation with a larger summer tourist attendance. Though working in that direction, we currently do not have an eldership. We have a very diverse membership that strives to seek unity through love. Salary is $41,600. In addition to the salary, a home and utilities are included. Gunnison, Colorado is a well-known four season recreational area with fishing, hunting, rafting, skiing and more. The area has well established cattle ranching and a four year university (Western State Colorado University) within walking distance of the church building. Please send a resume with references to gunnisonsearch@gmail.com.
2/5/2018 Youth Minister
Smyrna Church of Christ is seeking an outstanding youth minister to add to our ministry team. Our 500-member congregation, located in middle Tennessee, desires a youth minister with a personality that connects with grades 6-12. The candidate must have a love for the Lord, for His word, and for the lost in our fast-growing town of 40,000. The youth minister will have leadership skills that help our youth and congregation grow both spiritually and numerically.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with Bible / Youth Ministry preferred
• Five years of experience in Youth Ministry preferred
• Active, faithful member of the church of Christ
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong faith and commitment to the calling of the Lord as a youth minister
To apply, applicants should send a cover letter and a resume to: scocnewminister@gmail.com.
Qualified candidates of interest will be contacted for additional information. Please note that no search committee members will be available at the church office to receive phone calls. Direct all communication through email: scocnewminister@gmail.com. For more information about our congregation, please visit our website: www.smyrnachurchofchrist.org.
1/31/2018 Full time Young Adult Minister
The Regency Church of Christ in Mobile, Alabama is looking for a Full-Time Young Adult Minister. Regency is a 325-350 member church located along the gulf coast. The Young Adult Minister will focus his ministry on the 20s and 30s age group while sharing the preaching responsibilities with the senior minister and youth minister. This minister will focus on building spiritual relationships, preaching the gospel as part of a preaching team, evangelizing millennials, and leading the young adult class. This minister must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Bible or ministry, a talent in building relationships with young adults, a love and ability to deliver meaningful Biblical sermons that connect, and a passion to make a difference in the Kingdom. Interested ministers should send resume’s to Regencyministersearch@gmail.com
1/26/2018 Summer Youth Intern
The Williams Road church in Americus, Georgia is seeking a summer youth intern to accomplish two objectives:
1). To provide spiritual and numeric growth of our youth group through a varied program of activities.
2). To provide training and practical experience for preparation for a career in ministry.
Williams Road is a church currently averaging 135 in attendance on Sunday mornings. We’ve experienced growth in past years and our youth group has played a major role in that growth. This church is a warm, caring group who would treat you like family. There is enthusiasm and joy in our assemblies and we are committed to continued growth.
We provide a competitive salary of $450 per week for 10 weeks, plus lodging, and utilities. Members are encouraged to provide extensive hospitality and assistance to the intern (i.e. home-cooked meals and invitations to dine out with member families). All Youth Ministry related expenses will be paid. To apply for this position, please send your resume by February 15 to: Keith Wishum, 110 Williams Road, Americus, GA 31709 or email to: kwishum@gmail.com. More information can be found at Williams Church of Christ Summer-Intern-job-description
1/25/2018 Pulpit Minister
Chatham church of Christ in Chatham, New Jersey is seeking a Pulpit Minister to preach, teach and caring for souls. Contact us by email at chathamchurchofchrist@gmail.com and attach your resume. If you have written a philosophy of ministry or anything that will help us understand how you plan to approach the ministry, include that as well.
1/23/2018 Youth Minister/Worship Leader
The Fairview Heights Church of Christ, Fairview Heights, IL is seeking a youth minister/worship leader to serve our congregation located in the metropolitan St. Louis area. We desire an experienced youth minister to work with our youth, lead worship, willing to occasionally preach and be involved in congregational ministry efforts to reach our community for Christ. We are a church family of 200 with three elders and a preaching minister. If you would like the opportunity to serve with a group of loving Christians seeking to share Christ with their community, please send us your resume, references and a brief philosophy of ministry to: joe@fairviewheightschurch.org or Fairview Heights Church of Christ, 9955 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 (Attention: Youth Minister/Worship Leader)
1/22/2018 Full time Pulpit Minister
The Destin Church of Christ is seeking an experienced Pulpit Minister who is knowledgeable of the Scriptures and has been gifted to preach, teach, and equip the Church for discipleship and service. The Pulpit Minister will be a devoted follower/disciple of Jesus who is passionate about helping others live and grow as disciples and make other disciples of Jesus. The Pulpit Minister’s life should demonstrate a passionate faith in God, a strong commitment to the Lordship of Christ, the leading of the Spirit, and the authority of the Scripture. The Pulpit Minister, under the oversight of the elders and as a member of the ministry team, will work and support the vision of the Destin Church of Christ. For more information about the role of Pulpit Minister, contact David Lamon at davidlamon@live.com or visit Destin Church of Christ
1/18/2018 Full time Preacher
Park Hills Church of Christ in Park Hills, MO is looking for a full time Preacher. If you are interested, please read the description at Park Hills Church of Christ Preacher ad, submit two audio/visual recordings of recent sermon presentations, and a resume to Tom Nations at either :
920 PCR 728, Perryville, MO 63775 or by email to tnations@juno.com.
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