Category: Ministers Needed

The preaching internship at the WindSong Church of Christ, North Little Rock, Arkansas, aims to provide a Junior or Senior college level preaching major the opportunity to continue developing and applying preaching skill. The intern would train in several aspects of ministry including:
• Preaching
• Teaching
• Pastoral care – visitation, funerals, weddings, and self/family-care
• Congregational relationship – elders, staff, various demographics of the church

In practice the intern will:
1. Develop a preaching philosophy – what is preaching, the goal of preaching, God’s vision for preaching, etc.
2. Develop a preaching methodology – How to preach effectively and soundly
3. Develop strong biblical exegetical skills and practices
4. Create a preaching plan – yearly plan
5. Create an adult education plan
6. Create class lessons for a 13-week Bible study class
7. Read and digest assigned textbooks on preaching and ministry

In application the intern will:
1. Create a 4-part sermon series that will be preached on Sunday nights (July)
2. Preach a single Sunday morning sermon (last week of internship)
3. Teach 4 Wednesday night classes (July)
4. Participate in visitation, funeral, and wedding planning
5. Attend at least one elders meeting
6. Attend weekly staff meetings

The internship will run from June-July and require the intern to be present at the office Monday-Thursday and attending worship and Bible class on Sunday and Wednesday. The intern will have the option to return home and visit family from Thursday night-Saturday night. The intern will meet for 1 hour on Monday and Wednesday with Chris Kearney to discuss reading, Bible exegesis, sermon design, and review progress in lesson development. The intern will meet for 1 hour on Tuesday and Thursday with Nick Hamilton to discuss pastoral care and participate in visitation. Further, opportunities to discuss ministry with the youth minister, children’s minister, worship minister, as well as learning from preacher wives about family life during ministry will be scheduled.

Internship duration: 9 weeks in June-July
Compensation: $4,000
Please e-mail resume, video sermon, and letter of recommendation from a professor to chris@windsongchurch.org

The Ripon, California Church of Christ, located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, is currently seeking a preacher/minister to immediately work and serve with a congregation of a hundred plus members. The ideal candidate would have experience ministering at a congregation of the LORD’s church or be a graduate of a brotherhood college/university or preacher/missionary development school. The church is prepared to offer a reasonable compensation package, which would include salary, a parsonage, and allowances, to include health insurance. Those men interested should apply by email to the elders at riponcoc@gmail.com and include a resume as well as a video of an original sermon.

The Northside Church of Christ is located in the town of Bismarck in east central Illinois, near the IL/IN border. Bismarck offers small town living, with city conveniences ten minutes away in Danville. For more than the basics, Champaign-Urbana (University of Illinois, less than an hour) and Chicago (less than three hours) offer a wide variety of activities and opportunities for your interests. The Northside congregation has had a presence in Bismarck for over 125 years, is lead by two elders, and is biblically sound in its teaching and practices. We are financially stable and able to support a minister (approximately $50,000) as well as needs in the community, mission efforts, and Schultz-Lewis Children’s Home. More information about us can be found on our Facebook page. In addition, we air a radio program in Danville and participate in House to House Heart to Heart mailings in Bismarck and the surrounding area. Though small in size (20-25), we have a desire to continue in our long time work of worship, Bible teaching and serving others.

Duties for the successful candidate include Bible preaching and teaching, church family support and community engagement. Further details will be discussed with the elders at the time of interview. Salary (estimated at $50,000) and benefits will be negotiated by the elders with the selected candidate. If interested in applying, please send the following materials via email at northsidechurch199@gmail.com : letter of interest/introduction, video file of sample sermon(s), complete resume of employment/education experience including three references regarding your preaching/church membership (include name, contact information, and relationship to the applicant). We also request a written response regarding how you would conduct your ministry to the local church and to the community. This may include approaches to sermons, use of time, congregational encouragement/support, community involvement/engagement, outreach or other areas you would like to share. This may seem a lot, but we want to be able know as much as possible about individuals prior to making a recommendation. Before scheduling an in person interview, we may request a phone or online interview to address questions regarding submitted materials. We are approaching this process through a committee, of which both elders are members. The committee will make a recommendation and a formal interview with the elders will be conducted in person with the candidate. Please address any questions you may have through email. northsidechurch199@gmail.com

We’ve been praying for God to prepare the right man for us and to prepare us for the right man. Could that be you? We thank you for your interest and ask for your prayerful consideration.

Full-Time Preacher – Turlock Church of Christ | Turlock, California

The Turlock Church of Christ is prayerfully seeking a passionate, Scripture-driven preacher to join us in reaching and equipping the next generation in California’s Central Valley.

About Us
Debt-free congregation of ~200 with Sunday attendance around 130–150
Unusually strong and growing young demographic: a large young professionals group and many young families
Warm, welcoming, service-oriented culture—members eagerly step up to serve one another and the community
Generous missions supporters with a heart for the lost at home and abroad
Long-established in the Central Valley, yet energized for fresh growth

The Opportunity Ahead
This is a front-row seat to kingdom impact. Over the next 5–10 years we see tremendous potential to:
Reach and minister to our growing Hispanic community
Engage in ministry to college students at California State University, Stanislaus (right here in Turlock)
Empower and grow our young professionals and young families
Evangelize a family-oriented city that is expanding

Primary Responsibilities
Deliver an engaging, Bible-centered sermon every Sunday morning
Teach Sunday morning Bible class on occasion and/or Sunday evening classes (Sunday PM includes one whole-church devotional each month and classes the other weeks)
Occasionally teach a Wednesday adult class
Partner with elders and members in visitation, counseling, and discipleship
Work alongside a full-time administrative assistant to keep the ministry running smoothly
Help cast an engaging Jesus-centered vision for the church and lead outreach efforts in the church and the community

Who We’re Praying For
A man who is a strong Bible student, fully committed to the authority of Scripture and New Testament Christianity
Gifted preacher and teacher who connects God’s word to real-life struggles with clarity, conviction, and grace
Strong relational skills with a heart for young adults, college students, families, and the lost
Proven experience in full-time ministry is beneficial, but the gift of preaching, a heart devoted to God and people, and a strong self-motivating work ethic are most important
Experience in addiction counseling and/or marriage/family counseling is a strong asset but not required.

Compensation & Support
Negotiable compensation package tailored to the candidate’s needs (includes housing allowance—no parsonage)

Why Turlock & the Central Valley?
Perfectly situated in California with a rich agricultural heritage and strong family values. Enjoy easy drives to Yosemite National Park, the Sierra Nevada mountains, Monterey Bay, and the Pacific coast—all while serving in a welcoming university town with California State University, Stanislaus right here.

How to Apply
If we sound like a good fit in ministry, please send the following to opportunity@turlockcoc.org
Résumé
Links to 2–3 recent sermons (video strongly preferred)
A statement explaining why you believe the Turlock Church of Christ is a good place for you to minister.

We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Come preach where young families are planting roots, college students need the gospel, a supportive church family is ready to work, and the harvest truly is plentiful

Résumé
Links to 2–3 recent sermons (video strongly preferred)
A statement explaining why you believe the Turlock Church of Christ is a good place for you to minister.

The Elders,
Turlock Church of Christ

Van Alstyne Church of Christ, Texas

Mission
The mission is to help develop a genuine, personal faith in our teens. To make disciples who are making disciples.

Teenagers should be spiritually equipped and prepared for life after high school—when they leave home and enter college or the workplace. They should be led to respect and apply biblical scripture as their guide through this life and the life to come.

Discipleship
Discipleship is a key part of the work in Van Alstyne. We believe our youth ministry should be focused on creating opportunities for our teens to become disciples. It is important for them to be show how to follow Jesus through teaching and example. There should be a focus on equipping students to reach and encourage their friends to follow Christ.

Ministry
This ministry leads our youth in grades seven through twelve through personal experiences with Bible-based application. The youth minister partners with parents and church leaders to facilitate spiritual development in our youth. This ministry should support healthy relationships with peers, parents, and other Christians of all ages and circumstances.

The Southside Church of Christ, Valdosta, GA. is currently seeking a full or part time preaching minister. Search will continue until position is filled. Please email the elders listed below for more information.
Earnest Carter, Jr.: ecarter@gocats.org
Darrell Davis: darrellbdavis6@gmail.com
Etheridge Seward: etheridgeseward@yahoo.com

Full-Time Preacher Needed
We are prayerfully seeking a full-time preacher to work with us at the church of Christ in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, uphold biblical authority, and have a sincere love for the brethren and the spreading of the gospel. Responsibilities include weekly sermons, teaching adult Bible classes, and developing outreach strategies. Our congregation is small body of believers, but our numbers fluctuate between 15 and 50 due to tourism.
Interested applicants please send a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience and vision for the ministry to pagosachurchofchrist@gmail.com. Or if you have any questions, please contact Gene Geren at the email address above.

The Cloverland Church of Christ is prayerfully seeking a Bi-Vocational Minister to help lead us into our next season of growth and ministry.

About the Congregation:
• Average attendance: 85–110 on Sundays
• Two Sunday services: 7:15 AM & 9:45 AM
• Located in one of the largest cities in America (Houston, TX)
• Remodeled church building with a nice office suite for the minister
• No elders at this time — but a passionate, willing congregation ready to work

What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a man with energy, vision, and a heart for people—preferably a younger man with a family—who desires to help grow the church spiritually and numerically while maintaining outside employment.

What We Offer:
• Competitive housing allowance (already budgeted)
• Supportive and motivated congregation
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing church
• A smooth transition period — our current minister will be leaving in a few months and desires to assist in a healthy handoff

If you have a love for preaching, teaching, evangelism, and working with a congregation eager to grow, we would love to hear from you.

📧 To apply or inquire:
Please send résumé, brief statement of faith, and references to:
admin@cloverlandcoc.com

🙏 Please keep this search in your prayers — and feel free to share.

Contact Kenny Laguerre for further questions +1 (713) 446-0324

Evangelist sought for Torch Hill Road Church of Christ, Columbus, GA, near Fort Benning. The ideal fit would be a brother bringing full or partial support, possibly a combination of outside work or supplemental pension. The congregation provides a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom brick ranch house, and all utilities. Expectations would be teaching 1 class per week, editing bulletin, speaking twice on Sun, keeping hours twice a week at the building for personal work, counseling, etc. The ability to converse in Spanish is admired, but not required.
Send resume to torchhillchurchofchrist@gmail.com 660-956-5263

Walsenburg Church of Christ, Colorado

Our goals for finding a minister to work with this congregation includes:

​Must Have:
A desire to lead people to Christ teaching not only the form of worship, but the great joy found in spiritual relationships with God through His great love for us as manifest in the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated originally by Holy Spirit inspiration.

A broad and thorough knowledge of the old and new testaments.

The ability to work with members to deepen and continue to develop our faith and have a strong desire to be evangelists to a lost world.

Desired Ability:
As we do not have elders, the ability to work collaboratively with the men of congregation.

Other Qualifications:
While we we recognize that one man may not exhibit all of the following, our church family is praying for someone who exhibits:

* Biblical Knowledge; Someone who knows the scripture well.
* Leadership Ability; Ability to ground people in reality while still giving them hope for the future.
* Confidence
* Both insight and intuition
* Ability and willingness to participate in the community and the Church.
* Outreach; Comfortable with others, able to reach out in the community and our church family
* Willing to both preach and teach the good news found in the Bible.
* Able and willing to make pastoral care a priority
* Someone willing to join our church family in making hard decisions
* Plenty of energy and a positive attitude
* Willing to collaborate to continue building a strong congregational foundation to support growth.

Application Process:
Contact Dennis Hoyt or any other member of the local congregation. Based on initial conversations and preliminary screening, an in person or zoom interview with members of the congregation may be held. Eventually we will want to see either in person or via streaming, a sermon message. Finally, an in person meeting with the whole congregation will be held prior to offering the position.

Salary:
We expect to be able to support this position with an annual salary in the mid $40,000 range, depending on experience and our continued financial ability.

Contact: dennis.hoyt@gmail.com