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6/23/2008—Steven W. Sisco Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit, Youth, Family, Education, Outreach, Evangelism, and/or Administrative Minister
617 Franklin Rd.
Lebanon, Oh 45036+ Home phone: 513.932.7210 Office Phone: 513.604.2171 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: 40,000.00 Other Requests: plus housing allowance Education:
Bachelors Degree in Ministry from Cincinnati Christian University
Experience: 6 Years as Deacon. 4 Years as Elder. 5+ years as Youth Minister.
Notes: In answer to the call of ministry, I plan to leave my full time job of 24 years in order to serve the Lord, for His glory in a full time ministry capacity. I plan to extend my education to include Christian Counseling and Masters of Divinity and, whatever else the Lord leads. My wife and children are fully behind me and support this decision.
I plan to stay with my current ministry in order to graduate my daughter from college and my current youth from high school. After that time, I will go where He leads me-unless He deems otherwise.
I was raised with a non-instrumental background beginning with the Meally Church of Christ-Meally, Kentucky and continuing on with the Dorothy Avenue Church of Christ-Fairborn, Ohio.
Earliest date Available: June 2009
5/9/2008—Darrell Henderson Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit, Family, Outreach, or1 Evangelism Minister
261 Magnolia Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ 2 children Desired Salary: negotiable Education:
Bachelor's in Bible from OVU
Experience: 1 year Internship and part-time employment at Dewey Ave. Church of Christ in St. Mary's, WV
4 years Associate Minister at the Central Church of Christ, Clarksburg, WV 26301
Notes: Looking for congregations in these states in this order: WV, OH, NC
Earliest date Available: Immediately
4/30/2008—Wade Tannehill Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit or Education Minister
1169 Pebble Brook Drive
Columbus, OH 43240 Home phone: 614-307-3175 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: Boy, 11; Girl, 8 Desired Salary: neg. Education:
Master of Arts in religion from ACU.
B. A. in Bible from HCU.
Experience: Over 17 years experience. Locations include Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, and Kansas.
Notes: Emphasis on relevant preaching, teaching, visiting, availability during crises and major life events, community involvement. Currently in central Ohio and would prefer to stay in this region of the U.S., but may consider other options.
Earliest date Available: When school is out.
4/28/2008—Travis Irwin Position Requested: Full-time Family, Education, Outreach, or Evangelism Minister
223 Brushy Road
Centerville, TN 37033 Home phone: 931-729-9574 Office Phone: 931-729-9574 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Education:
B.A.from Lipscomb in Church Education/Bible
M.A. from Alabama Christian School of Religion in Textual studies
Experience: 30 full time pulpit work
8 years part time work in youth and pulpit work
Notes:
Strengths: outreach/evangelism, church education, involvement and pastoral care
3/4/2008—Paul Holland Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
104 Grandview Dr.
Columbia, TN 38401 Home phone: 336-592-1037 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: Jewell (age 8), Ana (age 6) Education:
Master of Education from FHU with concentration in curriculum & development, teaching licensure in general science and biology.
Master of Ministry from FHU with concentration in Missions
B. A. in Bible from Faulkner University
Experience: Preached constantly while in college at Faulkner & FHU.
4 years experience as associate minister
7 1/2 years experience as missionary in Romania Notes: We would like middle to eastern TN/KY, northern AL/GA, southeastern OH and western NC/SC or VA. We would like to be within a day's drive of our families.
Earliest date Available: Immediately
3/3/2008—Jerry Britt Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
107 Norwood Road
Pikeville, TN 37367 Home phone: 619- 7377 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: 3 children Desired Salary: open Education:
High school diploma
I am enrolled at present for EMT
Experience: I have 13 years preaching experience.
Notes: I will only speak where the bible speaks. I will not apologize for what the word says. WE will work hard for the cause of christ. The congregation I just left ceased being the the church of the Bible so we left. I would prefer East Tennessee area
Earliest date Available: April !, 2008
3/2/2008—Brad Fowler Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit, Family, Evangelism, or Worship Minister
1238 6th Ave E
Twin Falls, ID 83301 Home phone: 208-392-7332 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: 2 Desired Salary: open Education:
1 year at Southern Christian University
1 Semester at OABS
Experience: I have been preaching 3-4 Sundays a month since 1998 mostly for 2 congregations: Central Church of Christ in Rupert, Idaho(ended in 2005)and Albion Church Of Christ (currently). Among preaching responsibilities I also have taught and are currently teaching adult Bible class, teen classes, and special small group Bible studies (home studies, nursing homes). I have lead youth groups in the past as well as conducted youth rallies. I have always been a leader and the driver of all congregational fellowship and outreach programs and have a great gift and desire for bringing Christians together and helping them put their "family of God" as a priority and need in their life. I have for the past 6 years produced the congregations bulletin which contain outlines for my sermon and a preacher's page which I write.
Notes: I have never had the opportunity to be in full time (paid) ministry due to the need for financial support for my family from secular work. I have advanced in every profession I have been in with the sole problem being such advancement requires a career commitment I refuse to make as my gift and calling is to lead people, both believers and non believers, to a deeper more committed, and personal relationship with God. I married shortly after highschool and began my family shortly after that so the demands of life and going off to school have been tough. I must mention as well that my (first) wife during this time fell away from her relationship to Christ and her commitment to me and our children after 6 years- which lead her to another man and us to a divorce. I have recently remarried a wonderful woman, Shauna. I am a man of love and grace and have found myself burned in my trusting others, but resolve to protect my children from harm and to do what is God's best for them while here. We do have customdy of both my children- Abigail, 8 and Adam, 4 and wherever we go, so shall they. I have taken some schooling online, only to see the demands of my full time job both secular and the church, combined with the need of my children and new wife, to have their Dad and Husband, fall through. My desire is to further my education while growing in God's ministry for me without the strain of also being pulled by a secular career. I assure you if you come to know just how gifted a woker I am,you will understand why every business I work in quickly advances me. Currently I am prayfully and dilegently seeking out what opportunity God has planned for me at this time. I do have secular employment in upper management with a local newspaper to provide for my family's needs but feel it is time to put to work fully the gift of God that He entrusted to me without outside distractions. I can provide tapes or videos of recent sermons to demonstrate the gift God has placed in me. I have since a child, had a gift which everyone has seen and appreciated. Instead of advancing secular companies my desire is to advance God's people, His church, and watch people produce eternal rewards instead of worldly ones. My strengths are preaching that reaches and inspires all age groups; hard work and dedication that leads to success; evangelism which comes from my desire for the salvation of the lost; teaching, writing, organizing and leading our youth. My greatest gift I can share is a very intimate and personal relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ which has come through much time in prayer and the Word. Please inquire if you have questions concerning my past employment, ministry, or current position with the church in Abion. I pray that God will lead you in His way and will lead me where He has purposed for me to go. God's blessings to you!
Earliest date Available: 3/2/08
2/26/2008—John C. Eldridge Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit, Family, or Education Minister
215 HILL ROAD
PARIS, TN 38242 Home phone: 731/642-0406 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: 45,000 Other Requests: plus housing plus housing allowance plus medical insurance Education:
Masters of Ministry
Experience:
Poole Church of Christ 2007 Notes: The rest of my information and beleifs etc., will be released as requested when prompted to do so.
Earliest date Available: 02/27/08
2/24/2008—Wayne Portzer Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
1265 Sunrise Road
Jasper, Al 35504 Home phone: 205 387-0809 Office Phone: 205 221-2700 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: $40,000 Other Requests: plus housing Education:
AA Degree,Faulkner University;
BSL Degree,Heritage Christian University;
M A Degree in Bible, Regions University, Gus Nichols School of Biblical
Studies,2 plus years.
Experience: 35 years of preaching (full time and part time) with at least 8 different
congregations in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Earliest date Available: June, 2008
2/6/2008—Bryan Mark Hackett Position Requested: Full-time Education Worship Minister
410 Taylor Lane
Canyon, TX 79015 Home phone: 806-655-7382 Office Phone: 806-683-8637 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Children: 7 month old son-Colton Desired Salary: 45,000 + Other Requests: plus insurance benefits Education:
Bachelors of Music-WTAMU
Experience:
JH Choir Director--8 yrs
I am a regular worship leader at my home church-University Church of Christ, Canyon, TX Notes: I believe that the worship service and its format, energy, mood, and direction is vital to the health of a church and the spiritual upliftment of its members. I believe that God is calling me toward this ministry and I am ready to accept this calling.
Earliest date Available: Summer 2008
2/2/2008—Michael Moore Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit, Youth, or Family Minister
8600 Coppertowne Lane
Dallas, TX 75243 Home phone: 214.772.6895 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: 40-45k Other Requests: plus housing Education:
Associates Degree in Theatre from Florida School of the Arts
Working on Bachelors Degree in Religious Studies at Southwestern Christian College
1/5/2008—Uberto Huamani Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Education Minister Other: Looking for a Hispanic Church of Christ
2011 Richard Jones Rd. Apartment L-8
Nashville, TN 37215 Home phone: 615-383-8137 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ no children Desired Salary: Negotiable Education:
Nations University Brentwood, TN
Master’s in Ministry Attended: 06/07 – present
Currently pursuing degree Date of Graduation: unknown
Universidad Nacional de Educacion Enrique Guzman y Valle, La Cantuta, Lima, Peru
Bachelor & Certificate – Art Education (Music, Theater, Painting) Attended: 08/99 – 02/07
Date of Graduation: February 2007
Instituto Superior Computron, Lima, Peru
Certificate – Microsoft Windows, PageMaker, CorelDraw Attended: 02/99 – 04/99
Experience: 09/04 – 11/04 Teaching Practical in Colegio Stela Maris, Lima, Peru
• Taught theater courses to high school students
• Established first theater group in school
• Tutored remedial students in art-related courses
05/04 – 06/04 Teaching Practical in Colegio Santiago Estenos, Chosica, Peru
• Taught painting courses to high school students
• Performed in a mime performance
• Organized exposition of students’ artwork
09/03 – 11/03 Teaching Practical in Colegio Pedro Galvez Egusquiza, Lima, Peru
• Taught drawing, painting, and theater courses to students
• Organized exposition of students’ artwork
• Chosen as one of the best student professors of art
02/00 – 03/07 Lucyana Church of Christ, Lima, Peru
Pulpit Minister, Song Leader, Evangelizer, Bible Study Leader, etc.
• Delivered Sunday morning and evening sermons, Sunday morning classes
• Led and taught songs during and outside of worship
• Evangelized throughout neighborhood
• Led Bible studies to prepare future/new leaders in the church
• Prepared and delivered Thursday night Bible studies
• Organized meetings and activities for youth at church
• Arranged VBS classes, teachers, and schedules
• Prepared church members to assist with LST teams
• Organized groups to work with medical mission team from Lipscomb that came each May; participated heavily in the arrangement of this mission throughout the year with the assistance of brothers and sisters of the church
• Created yearly calendars of activities for groups in the church (ladies, youth, men, etc.)
• Arranged yearly program/calendar of Bible studies for Thursday nights
• Met monthly with men of the church
• Created/Organized classes for new Christians and classes for established Christians; also classes about Christian Doctrine, Homeletics, and Leadership
• Organized camp for youth in April 2005 and 2006
• Left the church in the hands of another preacher in order to travel to the U.S. and marry fianceé
Notes: I am from Peru where I was preaching for 7 years in The Lucyana Church of Christ in Lima. Now I am married and we are living here in Nashville and going to Hillsboro Church of Christ. I have all my papers in rule like "green card" and I am a permanent legal resident. I am looking for a Hispanic congregation to Preach or to Establish in Nashville.
Earliest date Available: 01-04-2008
11/16/2007—Daniel Freeman Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
7404 Raleigh Ave
Lubbock , TX 79424 Home phone: 806-796-0903 Office Phone: 806-252-7165 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: 35.000.00 Other Requests: plus housing allowance Education:
BA in Bible and MS in Bible and Ministry from Lubbock Christ1an University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude as an undergraduate and in the top five of my graduate class
Experience: 8 years experience in the pulpit and all the duties that are entailed in ministry work. I have also taught and preached for a year a successful radio program that reached listeners for 300 miles.
Notes: I'm a faithful gospel preacher that has no desire to turn the worship and serving of God into a circus to entertain the members. Nor to try and draw others into the assembly with unauthorized innovations and a more user friendly doctrine. My goal is to serve the Lord and His poeple as He desires in spirit and in truth. Earliest date Available: 01/01/08
10/8/2007—Clarence Walker Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit/Evangelism Minister
909 swift dr
Aubrey, Tx 76227 Home phone: 972-347-9734 Office Phone: 940-765-4023 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: 15,14,11,9 three sons one daughter Desired Salary: discuss Other Requests: plus insurance Education:
Diversified education in secular and formal. I have a degree in both
Experience:
Ministered faithfully to my congregation until the last day the doors closed due to finiancial reasons. Notes:
I am a minister of God seeking a congregation with elders and diversity. A congregation who loves the Lord and is ready to work. Earliest date Available: Now-December
9/23/2007—Elvis Galbreath Position Requested: Full time Pulpit Minister or Youth Minister
135 Fleming Drive
Vincent, OH 45784 Home phone: 740-678-8391 Office Phone: 740-525-3914 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: Zach & Ben 10 year old twins Desired Salary: neg Education:
2 years at heritage Christian University.
Graduated from Florida School of Preaching.
Experience: Several years working as a youth minister. Two years running a intercity bus ministry. Three + years Pulpit Minister.
Earliest date Available: 12/1/07
9/19/2007—Daniel G. Freeman Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
7404 Raleigh Ave
Lubbock, TX 79424 Home phone: 806-796-0903 Office Phone: 806-252-7165 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Children: 11 year old daughter named Shelby. Desired Salary: 40,000.00 Other Requests: plus housing allowance plus Spiritual workshop once a year. Education:
BA in BIBLE from Lubbock Christian University.
MS in Bible and Ministry from Lubbock Christian University.
Experience: 8 years experience as a full-time pulpit minister. 1 year hosted 30 minute Christian radio show "What the Bible Says." Passionate about personal evangelism and teaching brethren to do the same.
Notes: I have been out of work except part time for a year as a result of a 30 ft. fall from a ladder 10-13-06. I now have a clean bill of health from all my doctors.
Earliest date Available: As soon as possible.
7/31/2007—Leonard Trahan Position Requested: Full-time Evangelism/Worship Minister
634 kathy st.
Orange, Texas 77632 Home phone: 409-330-4769 E-mail: or Marital Status: Married Children: children grown and gone Education:
high school graduate.
Experience:
ONE And a half years steady preaching at Orangefield church of Christ. and about 5 years fill in preaching. Notes: Leonard Trahan
634 kathy st.
Orange, Texas
77632
ph; 409-330-4769
e-mail -
After returning to the church some 12 years ago and getting what I call serious about my soul salvation I wanted more than to sit by when there was so much to do I became a Deacon in the church where I worship and after a time began to be tutored by our evangelist as I was interested in preaching. After a short while I was able to slowly learn to put together and preach a viable lesson. Our preacher decided to move to another congregation and we selected another local preacher ( Larry Tomlin) from a smaller congregation in our area to take his place. As they (Orangefield) were now looking for an evangelist I jumped at the chance to preach and got the job. I preached for the Orangefield church of Christ where I am still a member today for nearly a year and a half..After many difficulties Larry came back to Orangefield to preach once again and often he shares the pulpit with me..I have for the last few years taught bible classes from 12 year olds to the adult class which I still teach. I am looking and interested in possibly moving to a location where I can preach again. Its just me and my wife now as the children are grown and gone I have had one obstacle to overcome being re-married seems to leave a bad taste in everybody’s mouth. I can answer that question even before it arises; Matthew 19;9 One reason only for divorce, Sexual immorality, I believe it and am bound by it. I have been a member of three congregations including this one I am now presently at, 2 have Elders including this one. I have always been found scriptural in my life and intend to keep it that way. If interested give me a ring or e-mail. By the way I am very conservative, If the bible don’t teach it, I don’t do it I guess you could call me ulta conservative, that seems to be the name one is given if we don’t agree with the add on’s that some of the churches of Christ have begun. For the right congregation I would be willing to re-locate and enter into a work with people of the way. My teaching method is very simple. Preach on everything, Heaven, Hell and how to get to either place Earliest date Available: SOON
7/11/2007—Jordan Coss Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit, Youth, Education, or Evangelism Minister
1000 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117 Home phone: 731-435-0007 E-mail: Marital Status: Single In a relationship Desired Salary: negotiable Other Requests: plus housing Education:
I spent my freshman year at Rochester College and then transfered to Freed-Hardeman University where I received my B.A. in Bible and am currently finishing up a Masters of New Testament from there as well. I plan to finish my thesis and graduate in December 2007. I am currently attending Harding Graduate School of Religion studying in the Masters of Divinity program with an emphasis in Old Testament. I am currently studying full-time and working at FedEx at night part-time and working as a Graduate assistant to support myself.
Experience: During undergraduate study I interned for two summer's as a ministry intern at Minerva Drive Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN. For a 1 1/2 years I was a part-time preacher at Tri-City Church of Christ in Rutherford, TN. Since I've moved to Memphis about a year ago I have taught a Sunday morning adult class on resurrection at Friendship Church of Christ in Olive Branch, MS in the fall. Currently I am attending White Station Church of Christ but have no ministerial responsibilities.
Notes: I live on the campus of Harding Graduate School of Religion where I am halfway through my Masters of Divinity degree. I have been contemplating on whether or not to stay as a full-time student or do distance study as I work full-time for a congregation. My girlfriend currently resides in northeast Missouri so anywhere closer to her would be a big plus. I look forward to hearing from you.
Earliest date Available: 1/1/08
6/23/2008—Ken Jones Position Requested: Part-time Pulpit Discipleship, Small Groups Minister
384 Bridle Court
Greenwood, IN 4 Home phone: 317 885-0693 Office Phone: E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: Negotiable Education:
http://homepage.mac.com/grouplife1/
Experience:
http://homepage.mac.com/grouplife1/ Notes:
Follow link Earliest date Available: ASAP
1/29/2008—Ken Kokotkiewicz Position Requested: Part-time Pulpit/Outreach Minister
185 Toledo st.
Stony Point, NC 28678 Home phone: 704-585-2486 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: neg. Other Requests: plus neg. Education:
I attended Freed-Hardeman in Henderson, TN There I recieved an Associates degree in Art, and a BS degree in Bible. I also studied Secondary Education.
Experience:
I have preached in North Carolina for over 20 years as a youth minister, fulltime minister and as a parttime minister. Notes:
I would be willing to drive up to 2 hours 1 way to help out a congregation of our Lord's!!
11/2/2007—Tom Atkinson Position Requested: Part-time Pulpit or Education Minister
1243 Locust Lane
Bedford, VA 24523 Home phone: 540-586-8016 Office Phone: 540-58-8016 E-mail: Website:thelordsway.com/Cornerstonechurchofchrist Marital Status: Married -- Children: Do not live at home Education:
B.S.L. degree Southeastern Biblical Institute, Doraville, GA 1979
B.F.A. degree American InterContential University, Atlanta, GA2007
M.A. Southern Christian University, Montgomery, Alabama 1986
Experience: I have been in ministry work since 1976,full time sine 1979. I am currently minister of the Cornerstone church of Christ in Bedford, VA. However, in Jan 2008 I will be moving to Union City, TN (my wife's hometown). Starting Feb 2008 I am available for fill in pulpit work, and/or a regular part time position. Full time work if the opporutnity presents itself. I will be looking to work with churches in N.W. Tennessee and West KY areas.
Notes: For further details, please email me and/or call and I will send you a full resume with references. Earliest date Available: Jan 2008
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