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12/9/2008—David J Epler Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit, Family, Outreach, or Evangelism Minister
306 SE Tressler Dr
Stuart, FL 34994 Home phone: 772-220-3837 Office Phone: 276-732-3616 , Fax: 877-473-8292 E-mail: Website:biblecall.info Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: negotiable Education:
Ohio Valley College 1962 - 1963
Farimont State College BA Community Psy ,minor Accounting 1981
Marshall University - Masters work in clinical Psy 1982
Experience: Have preached full- time since 1966 with first work at Barbour church of Christ
Barbour Co WV Have worked with congregations in Ohio, WV, VA, LA, AZ,CA
Large and small; with and without Elders. I Have taught the Ron Willingham Leadership Course for Men. Have worked extensively with "Bible Call" telephone tape library and set it up on the web at www.biblecall.info - I have worked and led campaigns and workshops.
Notes:
I enjoy not only preaching the word in its truth and simplicity but also focusing on outreach in restoring the lost and leading others to Christ. Personal work in a big key to building up the body of Christ.
My wifes name is Christine. We were married in the Spring following the death of my wife last fall her husband had died of cancer also and we met via the church of christ singles site. She has three sons who are grown and I have four grown children all active in the church with two son in laws preaching the word full - time. I am presnetly helping the Stuart Fl church of Christ with their outreach program while I am in transition. I am available in the area for helping congregations short - term and long term as I look for a full- time work that will use our talents in building up the body of Christ.
11/15/2008—Larry Pasley Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
102 Primrose Dr
Kyle, TX 78640 Home phone: 512-925-7067 Office Phone: 512-268-0230 E-mail: Marital Status: Married — Children: One son 36 preacher also Desired Salary: 40-50 K Other Requests: plus housing plus housing allowance Education:
BA from Lubbock Christian University;
Graduate of Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver;
MAR from Harding Graduate School of Religion.
Trained to teach marriage seminars, parenting seminars, evangelism seminar. Pre-Marriage, Marriage, and drug/alcohol counseling.
Experience: 34 yrs experience. Preached in: Lakeview TX 3 yrs; Holyoke CO 10 yrs; Crockett MS 4 yrs; Monticello AR 15 yrs; Buda/Kyle TX 2 yrs.
Notes: I feel that I am uniquely qualified to work with any congregation or the Lord’s church. My training in Marriage relations and Child Training qualifies me to present seminars open to the community. This has been a good way to get contacts from people in the area as well as providing valuable training to the membership. I am able to teach the “Fishers of Men” seminar which is an excellent soul winning program.
I have developed the “Barnabas Program” which is a good program for member edification and outreach.
I also developed a year long program called “Life Changing Scripture” in which we concentrate on one scripture each week. Each person is given an 8 ˝ x 11 sheet with the scripture to place in a prominent place in the house; as well as a laminated card, with the scripture written out, to carry with them each day. Each person is given a sheet of illustrations relating to the scripture, we sing songs which relate to the scripture, and the sermon is on that scripture Sunday AM. In the bible classes we discuss the scripture and what has happened during the week as a result of concentrating on the scripture that week.
I have also used material that coordinates sermons and classes on, “Look at the Man” and “Look at the Book,” both of which are year long studies, one on Jesus and the other studying through the bible in a year. These two and the “Life Changing Scripture” can be used as an outreach by inviting the community to attend.
I try to alternate my preaching using different sermon styles: Sermon & song mixture, expository, topical & textual. I use PowerPoint with about half my sermons.
I believe it is my responsibility to promote unity within the congregation while preaching and teaching the truth of God’s Word.
I believe the number one purpose of the church is to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10) and that benevolence and edification should relate to and provide a means to increase and encourage seeking the lost.
My preaching is probably 75 % on Christian living and responsibility. I see a great danger in immorality creeping into the church and a need to fight it. I understand that the purpose of preaching should be to inform, motivate and encourage Christians to do God’s will and refrain from sin.
I have always worked well with all ages of people and have worked with a summer camp for 14 years while in Monticello, AR.
I am flexible and adaptable in fulfilling the work a congregation wants me to do (within the will of God).
I will send CD’s of sermons immediately on request.
I pray that you will consider our glorifying God together in our labor.
Earliest date Available: Dec 1, 2008
10/29/2008—Wayne Portzer Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
103 patton place
jasper, al 35503 Home phone: 205 221-4940 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: 40,000 annually Other Requests: plus housing Education:
Associate of Arts Degree,(ACC)Faulkner University, Montgomery,Alabama;
BSL Degree,(IBC)Heritage Christian University,Florence,Alabama;
Masters Degree in Bible.(ACGSR.Amridge University,Montgomery,Alabama;
3yrs additional studies in Gus Nichols School of Biblical Studies,Jasper,
Alabama.
Experience: I have 35 years of preaching with the follosing churches of Christ:
(1)Mount Harmony,Jasper,Alabama(twice;(2)Townley,Townley,Alabama;
(3)Oakman,Oakman,Alabama;(4)Bethany,Trenton,Tennessee;(5)Memorial Drive,
Cleveland,Mississippi;(6)Hubbertville,Hubbertville,Alabama;(6)Ider,Henagar,
Alabama;(7)Piney Grove,Brilliant,Alabama; and (8)Liberty.Jasper,Alabama.
Earliest date Available: Immediately
10/21/2008—David Heckman Position Requested: Part-time Administrative, Worship, CD recording & TV recording and editing Minister
810 Waiehu Beach Road
Wailuku, HI 96793 Home phone: 808-463-8369 Office Phone: 808-280-9258 E-mail: Website:www.mauicoc.com Marital Status: Single Desired Salary: Yes Education:
Video taping and editing course at Local Akaku Studio.
Experience: Conducted the CD and Video ministry at the Maui church of Christ from October 07 to the present.
Earliest date Available: Yes
10/17/2008—Jay Huntley Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
810A Waiehu Beach Road
Wailuku, HI 96793 Home phone: 808-280-9258 E-mail: Website:www.mauicoc.com Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: Yes Other Requests: plus housing Education:
Freed Hardeman University - September 77 to December 80 (No degree yet)
Several credit worthy schools and training experience: USMC - December 1982 - March - 2000
Experience: 30+ years of study, teaching, preaching, & song leading experience.
3 years of Soul Winning Campaign directing & participation.
2 tours at Youth ministry, bus ministry, puppet ministry, & Children's worship (Newberg, OR & Brookston, IN).
17 years in a leadership oriented environment (USMC).
10 weeks of Teen summer camp counselor, teacher, &/or director experience.
10 Years full-time ministry experience.
5+ years working under an Eldership Notes: Looking for a leadership that "believes" that after obedience to the gospel,
(1) We remain saved by God's mercy only,
(2) God still desires all of our heart in everything we do, and
(3) Our overall growth (of any type) will be proportionate to the time spent on our knees asking for mercy together.
Earliest date Available: 15 January, 2009
9/15/2008—Stephen George Jarrard Position Requested: Interim Education/Administrative Minister
1853 Cole Lake Road
Dallas, GA 30157 Home phone: 770/443-3495 Office Phone: 404/915-4261 Fax: 770/443-3495 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: 5 Grown (One girl, four boys) Other Requests: plus Negotiable Education:
This is the best part!!! No formal church of Christ education. You see, God is
not in the habit of promoting those with HIGHER education. (I Cor. ) Look
at who He picked to be His Apostles. That is not to say that I am not educated in
the scriptures. I've spent 30 years studying. God called me approximately 12
years ago when He knew I was ready. I have a message for the Church that most, not all, church of Christ preachers did not learn from their "Higher Education".
Experience:
My wife and I have forsaken all and traveled a gypsy's life to bring the gospel
of Christ (I Cor. 15:1-4) to Native Americans from Florida to Wisconsin at
Pow-Wows for several years. When we could go no further, we resettled for awhile
and are presently teaching bible in jail and prison locally. This has been for
a little over 3 years. Many thousands of people have heard the whole truth for
the first time as a result. Notes:
Now it's time, actually past time, to minister to the Body of Christ. If you
would like to know the whole truth about the End Times (we are so very close
now) then call us TODAY for a visit to your congregation. If your preaching
so far has been main stream, you may be in for a shock when you hear the whole
truth. I could teach for a month on the subject, but can hit the high lights
in 6-8 hours. If you want to call, please do so today. Thank you and God
bless you. Earliest date Available: 9/15/08
8/16/2008—Jordan Coss Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit, Youth, or Education Minister
1000 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117 Home phone: 731-435-0007 E-mail: Marital Status: Single In a relationship Desired Salary: negotiable Education:
Harding University Graduate School of Religion
Master of Divinity
Projected Graduation: 2009
Activities: Graduate Assistant for Dr. Dave Bland
Freed Hardeman University
Master of New Testament
Graduated: Dec 2007
Freed Hardeman University
Major: B.A. Bible
Graduated: 2005 cum laude
Activities: Pied Pipers (children's performance group), Xi Chi Delta social club, Makin Music, Interface Group leader, VP Preacher's Club, Small Group Bible Study Leader, Intramurals, Mission Trips
Experience: Presently: Member of the White Station Church of Christ in Memphis, TN
Friendship Church of Christ: Olive Branch, MS
October 2006- December 2006
Responsibilities: Taught 10 week adult Bible class
Tri-City Church of Christ: Rutherford, TN
January 2005-July 2006
Responsibilities: Part-Time minister teaching teen class every week and preaching every other week
Austin's Chapel Church of Christ: Scotts Hill, TN
August 2004-January 2005
Responsibilities: Part-time youth minister
Minerva Drive Church of Christ
Summer of 2003 and 2004
Responsibilities: Summer Ministry Intern, taught weekly Bible classes, conducted sermons, wrote weekly bulletin article, visited church members in need, led high school devotionals, taught teen class for the Jamaica Mission trip, taught Adult Vacation Bible School class, scripted two sermons/week, conducted and organized daily skit for VBS
Notes: I am originally from Allen Park, MI so taking what I've learned and experienced down south back with me to the north is important to me. Locating to either the Chicago, Detroit, Boston, or Denver areas would be ideal, but I am open for wherever the Lord needs me. I am 24 years old and eager to begin full-time ministry!
8/8/2008—Nathan Wheeler Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
806 E Highway 33
Perkins, OK 74059 Home phone: 405/334-3098 Office Phone: 405/547-5393 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: sons, 11 and 13 Desired Salary: 60,000 Education:
M.A., Biblical Interpretation 2007
Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX
4.0 GPA, Stone-Campbell Journal Promising Scholar 2006.
B.A., Youth & Family Ministry Cum Laude , May 2000
Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX
President’s Award, Bible Department Award for Academics, Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Colleges and Universities.
Experience: PREACHER July 2006 – Present
Perkins Church of Christ Perkins, OK
Preached biblical, memorable sermons and classes for Sundays and Wednesdays weekly; challenged, equipped, and encouraged members to take the Christian message to their world; assisted elders and other congregational leaders in organizational leadership; organized VBS in the summer and Christmas musical in winter.
PREACHER Jan 2004 – July 2006
Aztec Church of Christ Aztec, NM
Preached Sunday morning sermons, taught Sunday teens class, Sunday evening adult class, and Wednesday night devotional and class. Led Sunday afternoon prayer group. Coordinated VBS and other outreach efforts (including benevolence), edification activities (e.g. family campout), and Sunday service nights.
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTER 2000- 2001
Court Drive Church of Christ Palestine, TX
Supervised the local church's role in the spiritual nurture of young people and their families, establishing and organizing various programs according to evident needs.
UNIVERSITY MINISTER 1999- 2000
South Plains Church of Christ Lubbock, TX
Facilitated spiritual and relational growth among college-aged young people via educational and social programs.
Notes: Seeking a church that is also seeking the Kingdom of God; a church that follows God in their tent rather than standing self-secure in a temple. I am interested in preaching the word, which is our present source of "wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus" 2 Tim 3:15. As such, I rarely preach topical sermons, preferring that God determine the program, mood, and message according to what He has already inspired to be written. I am not a politician; God has called us to holiness, which invites trouble from the mind of the world. I am willing and able to serve as a member of the congregational leadership team of men who are radical disciples of Christ Jesus who was crucified. Ultimately, I hope to serve to edify and encourage brethren in Christ to build up each other as each one fulfills their God-given role until we all reach unity in the faith according to the measure of the pattern established by o!
ur Leader, Jesus. Such unity in brotherly love is the light by which God’s lost ones will find Him through us and the salt which will help to stay God’s hand of judgment until all of His lost ones are found. Earliest date Available: 9/1/08
7/17/2008—David Bright Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
4724 W. Cornell Ave
Fresno, CA 93722 Home phone: (559) 349-9246 Office Phone: (559) 225-2570 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: 40,000+ Other Requests: plus housing plus housing allowance Education:
Completed the Christian Ministries Program at Fresno Pacific University, (still need to complete 12 – 16 General Education Units to complete degree)
Completed the Texoma (Texas/Oklahoma) Evangelistic Outreach Program to obtain my ordainment in the ministry.
Experience:
Experience Dec 2006 – Present Ashlan Avenue Church of Christ
Evangelist
Responsible for the day to day activities at the church as well as the preparation for Sunday morning and evening services and our Wednesday night Bible study.
Implemented a “Married Couples Retreat” in the mountains for the last 3 years, a Valentines Dinner for the Church, began a monthly singing and prayer services for two of our evening services. Wrote a study called “42 Days…Back to the Basics” for education, and edification in our church. Also started a monthly fellowship in the homes of our members, and weekly family bible study in our home. In the process of starting a “Kids Praise Time” at the beginning of our service for the kids to hear a Bible story in an effort to help them learn the Word of God.
Since I began at the church our attendance in Sunday morning worship has gone up 25%, our Sunday evening services up 30% and our Wednesday night services are up 45%. Also, our Contribution each week is up almost 40%.
January 2006 – Dec 2006 CBS Radio
Account Executive
Coordinated many different accounts and helped them with there advertising needs.
Wrote and produced commercials for clients.
Developed marketing plans and events to help drive customers into their locations.
Worked with many different styles of business in the greater Fresno area.
April 1998 – Dec 1998 First Baptist Church
Youth Group Intern
Coordinated the junior high youth group with bible studies and special events.
Chose and implemented curriculum for the youth group for there study needs.
Created special events for fund raising and team building and took the youth group to Mexico for a mission trip.
Notes: Dear Sir,
My name is David Bright. Thank you for taking the time to read my resume. I wanted to tell you a little more about myself to give you a more complete picture of who you are looking at. I was born and raised in the Central San Joaquin Valley in California. My mother is a day care teacher and my father is retired from the agriculture industry. I grew up in the First Baptist Church in Tulare CA. I was involved in many different programs at that church. I was in the Youth Group Leadership Council, Vacation Bible School Volunteer, the traveling Youth Choir; I was on the Mission Team that went to Mazatlan, Mexico, and I was a leader for the Puppet ministry.
After High School I went to college and I joined the Cheerleading Team at Fresno State University. I was a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Fresno State but my walk with the Lord wasn’t where it should be in college. In fact my life wasn’t going where it should go at that time.
Then I met this girl named Amy Reagan (who is now my wife) who invited me to go to church with her. It is called the Ashlan Avenue Church of Christ in Fresno. From the first time I walked in there I fell in love with the Church of Christ, and I also came back to God. I studied, I prayed, and I was baptized in the Church. After that, I began getting that passion for working for the Lord. I saw what the Lord did in my life and I wanted God to use me to do the same in the lives of others. So in 2002 I began the process of preaching in the church; planning events for the church; and helping how I could in the church on a daily basis.
I then began the TEXOMA program. This is a correspondence course from the Texas/Oklahoma area that was put on by the Church of Christ in that area and Brother Quinton Gage. The study included chapters on each book in the New Testament, chapters on evangelism, sermon preparation, public speaking, public prayer, Church Growth and Development, Follow – Up Work, Hermeneutics, and Ascertaining Bible Authority.
After completing that course and tests I was given my ordainment into the ministry in August of 2006. I began working fulltime for the church the following December. All together I have been working for this church voluntary and full time for over five years. In that time I have began an annual Couples Retreat, a Men’s Retreat, a weekly Family Bible Study, a weekly bible study at Fresno State University, a weekly bible study at several of our local high schools in conjunction with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a visitation program for our elders, an annual Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner, and a 42 day study called “Back to the Basics”, and I have been preaching as much as I possibly can.
Also, I have gotten the opportunity to travel and speak at different meetings around the country:
Colbert, OK Fresno, CA Tulare, CA Bakersfield, CA
Delano, CA Sepulveda, CA Atascadero, CA Baton Rouge, LA
Spearsville, LA West Monroe, LA Pasadena, TX Urbana, AR
El Dorado, AR
I know that there are people out there that are more qualified and more experienced, but there is no one out there that knows what God can do for them as well as me, he has saved me and I want to share that with EVERYBODY I can.
Amy and I are looking forward to meeting you, introducing you to our wonderful daughter Olivia, and showing you our passion in our work for the Lord.
Again, thank you for allowing me the time to show you a little more about me. Along with this letter and my resume I am also attaching my plan for growth in the church. It is just a few ideas that I think can be used to not only enhance the church and bring in new people but it can make the existing congregation stronger and more willing to get involved. May the Lord bless you in your search and we hope to hear from you soon.
God Bless
David Bright
-5 Point Plan for Growth-
Just think of the Vowels (A, E, I, O, U)
Accountability
EVERYONE should be keeping EVERYONE accountable for many things:
There Christian Lives
Scripture Memorization
Inviting People to Church
Attending Church
WE are in this dark world together and we have to hold the light up for each other to get through this.
If we, as a church, set a GOAL…We need to meet it!
Goals – I have started a list of GOALS that every church should try and obtain!
Education
We should ALL strive to learn as much as we can
The Bible
Other Christian Literature
Other Religions
Arguments of the World
How can we stand up in this world if we don’t know what we’re fighting for?
Education should be a key foundation piece so that the Church can build
Felt Board and Stories for kids all the way to a Course on Evangelism for adults.
Interaction
Fellowship HAS to be part of a church if growth is to happen.
New People – Should be greeted and talked to by at least 3 people in the congregation. If they build 3 relationships they are more likely to come back.
Congregation – The congregations should be meeting outside the normal church times at least twice a month.
We should be Fellowshipping with other congregations in the area to build not just OUR church but to build THE church in the community.
Ownership
If a person feels that they are part of a church they will participate…
BUT if a person feels that the CHURCH is part of them they will live and die for it...
Ownership in the church is giving EVERY member a responsibility to go with their gifts.
People are more likely to work hard for the church if they feel that it is their CHURCH!!!!
EVERYONE should have a story of HOW God has changed their life…and they should WANT to share it!
Unconventional Means
The world is different place than it was 10 years ago…the church has to be sensitive to that when we are ministering to the community.
This isn’t saying change our doctrine…just our methods.
8/18/2008—Kenneth E. Overman Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
145 Wadsworth
Cuyahoga Falls, Oh 44221 Home phone: 330-926-1905 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: Kyle Desired Salary: nego. Other Requests: plus housing plus med. ins. ? Education:
high school/and a few college coures over the years
Experience:
a few sermons while working as a truck driver
and a few while i was in the u.s. navy
When Jesus started looking for his twelve Apostles, he didn’t look in the Jewish synagogues for the finely dressed, righteous acting scribes and pharisees. Jesus didn’t look for his twelve among the rich rulers and popular public speakers of his day. No, Jesus looked for twelve men who were living and working in the humbler walks of life. Five were fishermen, one was of the despised publicans, and the occupations of the others are not mentioned. All, but Judas, were from Galilee and none of the original twelve received higher education. Acts 2:7 This should tell us something when looking at our brethren. The Lord often uses some of the most humble and meek brethren to carry out his grand eternal purposes. "...not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called… that no flesh should glory in his presence." 1Cor. 1:26-29 These twelve men of humble means were chosen to live with the most magnificent of all God s creation, His only begotten Son!
I would never assume the characteristics of the Apostles, I only wish to preach the Gospel to the glorification of God. Notes: I am 56 years old and strongly believe that it is time for a new turn in my life.
I have been a member of the Church of Christ all my life. I was born into a church family and was baptised at the age of 14. Although I have no formal preaching experience, I feel I would do a fine job if given an opportunity, this is a calling that I believe the Lord is guiding me to. I am a very personable man with excellant people skills. I have a very good bible based knowledge and I feel the gathering of souls to the glory of God to be the our prime directive as we were instructed by our Lord to go into all the world. Given the chance I would like for us to grow together in the Lord. Money isn't as important as the need for a house and I wouldn't expect a large salary with the qualifications I have. I thank you for taking the time to read this and would enjoy hearing from you. in Christian love, Kenn Earliest date Available: as needed very little noticed is required
7/15/2008—Jim Wesson Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
152 Hilldale Lane
LaFollette, TN 37766 Home phone: (423) 563-9899 Office Phone: (423) 562-4447 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: 45,000 -- 50,000 Other Requests: plus housing Education:
Graduate of North Olmsted High School, North Olmsted, Ohio in June 1969.
Graduate of David Lipscomb College (now University) in June of 1973.
I was the recipient of B.C. Goodpasture Bible Award at the graduation exercises.
I have also completed 10 courses through the Sunset School of Preaching extension department.
Experience: For the past 6 1/2 years I have preached fulltime for the church in LaFollette, Tennessee. (March 2002 to the present)
Prior to that I was the fulltime preacher for 10 1/2 years for the church in Rockwood, Tennessee. (October 1991 to March 2002)
Prior to that I was the fulltime preacher for the Sandy Hook church of Christ in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. (February 1988 to October 1991)
I have also preached for churches in Jasper, TN, Pottstown, PA, Hamilton, NY,
Lower Salem, OH, Sumter, SC, Utica, NY, and Bradford, PA.
I have preached in Meetings or spoken on lectrueships in Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
I also have expericnce speaking on both radio and television.
Notes: I am committed to the old paths and strive to preach the word just as it is.
Those who have heard me preach would say that I am a powerful preacher. I would prefer preaching fulltime for a congregation in Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, or northern Georgia, although I would consider other areas if the right opportunity presents itself. My son, Peter Wesson, preaches fulltime for the Chattanooga Valley church of Christ in Fintstone, GA.
My son-in-law and daughter, Scott and Rebecca Shanahan, are missionaries on the island of Pohnpei in the Micronesia islands. I would be happy to furnish any other information or references that might be required.
Earliest date Available: October 2008
7/9/2008—Clarence F. Walker Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit Minister
1008 Shearwater Ave.
Aubrey, Tx 76227 Home phone: 972-347-6450 E-mail: Marital Status: Married Desired Salary: 45,000 Other Requests: plus housing allowance Education:
7/9/2008—Dr. Henry M. Petree Position Requested: Full-time Pulpit/Worship Minister
928 N.York St. Ste.19
Muskogee, OK 74403 Office Phone: 918-816-1507 E-mail: Website:www.henrypetree.com Marital Status: Married with Children: 2 married Education:
B.S.- Counseling
Doctorate - Counseling
Experience: Dr. Henry M. Petree
303 S. Scott St. Cell: 918-816-1507
Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 74434
PROFILE
I was baptized into Christ in 1964, at the Worth Heights Church of Christ in Fort Worth Texas. I started my ministry at Rosemont Church of Christ in Fort Worth about 5 years later.
Character Traits:
Leadership Skills: Able to motivate and instruct others, help people see and develop their potential, and encourage involvement in those on the fringe. Diplomatic, self-motivated, and assertive
Management Skills: Resourceful and objective with comprehensive organizational skills. A team player, problem-solver, and capable of supervising others
Communication: As a communicator, active listener, and effective teacher and preacher, my strongest area of communication is pastoral counseling with families, individuals and adolescents
EDUCATION
B.S. Degree in Counseling
Doctorate Degree in Counseling
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Seven Years Fort Gibson Church of Christ Fort Gibson, Oklahoma
Pulpit/Counseling: The Fort Gibson church is a congregation of 400 in a town of 5,000. The congregation is made up of a wide variety of ages and economic groups.
Six years Stroud Church of Christ Stroud, Oklahoma
Pulpit Minister: The Stroud congregation was about 125 strong. It was made up of mostly older members and a group of local children that came in on their buses. My responsibilities included preaching, visiting and working with the youth group.
Four Years Memorial Drive Church of Christ Tulsa, Oklahoma
Youth/Involvement: Memorial was a congregation of approximately 600 members. I worked with the youth for the first couple of years and for the last couple of years, I worked with the Involvement Ministry.
Two Years 20th Street Church of Christ Rockford, Illinois
Bus Minister: 20th Street was a congregation of about 250 members. My duties included recruiting and training bus workers and recruiting and teaching about 500 bus riders per
service. I was responsible for the youth program and counseling bus families and members.
Two Years Granbury Church of Christ Granbury, Texas
Bus Minister: The Granbury Church had 350 to 400 members. My primary duties were recruiting and training bus workers and recruiting and teaching bus children.
Six Years Rosemont Church of Christ Fort Worth, Texas Bus Minister: I started the bus ministry as a deacon, then went part time and was hired full time as the ministry grew.
VISION
My vision is tied directly to the Great Commission; it is and has always been to “seek and to save the lost.” As a minister, equipping the Saints for service and encouraging them to reach out to their neighbors is paramount. In the community, developing relationships and turning those relationships into opportunities to share the Gospel is the goal of my ministry.
BIOGRAPHY
My wife Cheryl and I have been married for 43 years. We have two married daughters and six grandchildren. Cheryl is a very effective mentor for young mothers and is involved in the prison work here.
ADDITIONAL OUTREACH INFO:
I serve as the Critical Incident Officer for the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office. I am the Founder and the director of Oklahoma Education Critical Incident Network, the Churches of Christ Critical Incident Network and the Law Enforcement Critical Incident Network. I have served as the Chaplain for the Fort Gibson Fire Deptment since moving to Fort Gibson.
I have published two books: “Why are our Kids Killing Kids” and “In Perspective”. I speak regularly on a number of topics pertaining to school safety and preparedness. I have spoken in local, state and national conferences for school superintendents, school boards and school counselors. I have been interviewed on talk radio shows across the U.S. and Canada as well as in Europe, Asia and South America on topics that pertain to School Violence. I am currently a trainer for PREPARE/ENRICH, training ministers and therapists to use their marriage counseling assessment tools.
I was a responder in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Bombing and 9/11. I have responded to several hundred homicides, suicides, fatality car crashes and have trained over 400 school counselors, ministers, law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel and church members to respond to critical incidents.
Notes:
Dear Brethren,
This is my first letter of introduction in my almost 40 years of ministry; a letter that attempts to start a dialogue that could lead to a major move on my part and create a new relationship within the Lord’s church. In times past, the moves that I have made have been a result of contact from an Eldership with a specific need. So, forgive me if my approach seems a bit awkward. This is also my first attempt at a resume in 40 years, so if you need additional information, don’t hesitate to ask. It is my feeling that this letter of intent will give you enough information about me for you to decide whether any further contact is necessary. May God bless your congregation’s search for a pulpit minister and my search for a pulpit to fill.
The purpose of this letter is twofold; I would first like to let you know what I am looking for in a relationship with a congregation. Secondly, I will attempt to explain what I feel that I can offer in return.
I am looking for a relationship with a group of Elders - not an employer/employee agreement but as part of a team. I understand submission to an Eldership as I myself have served in that capacity and have no problem with submission in the relationship. What I am saying here is that I desire a relationship, not just a job.
I am looking to build relationships within the Body. I am a very hands-on minister - not a professional preacher. By this I mean that I do develop personal relationships with the flock where I preach. I expect to be involved in their lives and to have them involved in mine. I will be there to cry when they cry and to rejoice when they rejoice and I will not do that from afar. My formal training is in the area of counseling and I am most willing to exercise that training. I feel my strongest God-given gifts are in that area. I also believe that helping others find their gifts and develop them is a part of God’s plan for my life.
I have a strong desire to seek and save the lost. In my opinion, there are two kinds of churches. The first is what I call an “Outreach Church”. These churches are constantly looking for ways to meet the needs of their neighbors so that they can earn the right to sit with them and discuss how Jesus can make a difference in their lives. These churches welcome the unwed mothers, drug addicts, alcoholics, black folks, white folks, and all the rest. They welcome folks who are just getting out of prison and the folks that might well wind up there, if someone does not introduce them to the Savior. The “In-Reach Church” is the kind of church where everyone pretty much looks alike and has the same interests and about the same level of income. They are busy doing good works, but very few folks are won to Jesus and no one seems to notice as long as some visiting missionary doesn’t bring the subject up. They tend to lose members from time to time with no idea of where they went o!
r why. The goal in “In-Reach Churches” seems to be taking care of the brethren by providing a vibrant, exciting worship experience, an awesome youth program, biblically sound Bible classes, and a visionary foreign missions policy - they have something going on 24/7 to keep the saved, saved.
I thank God for both, the “In-Reach” and “Outreach” churches. I do want to be a part of a congregation with a vibrant, exciting worship experience, an awesome youth program, biblically sound Bible classes, and a vision for foreign missions with something going on 24/7 for the members. I also want to be a part of a congregation that has a heart for the lost and dying world around them and is interested in reaching that lost and dying world. I am interested in being a part of a congregation that wants a minister that is involved not only in the lives of the members, but is also involved in the lives of those who do not yet know the victory found in Jesus.
Brethren, if you too have a vision for the lost and want a minister who will go out of his way to “go into the street corners an invite them into the banquet, both the good and the bad” (Matt. 22:9), then perhaps we need to discuss further how we, together, can keep the saved, saved while seeking and saving the lost in your community.
In Him,
Dr. Henry M. Petree
918-816-1507
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
3/3/2008—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
2/6/2008—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
9/17/2008—Todd Barrier Position Requested: Part-time Pulpit or Youth Minister
6412 danville Road
Hartselle, Al 35640 Home phone: 256-751-0009 E-mail: Marital Status: Married w/ Children: 1 Desired Salary: n/a Education:
B.S. Education, Alabama 1999
Currently taking on-line Master of Ministry classes at Nations University.
Experience: Two years preaching in Hartselle Church of Christ's Prison Ministry.
High School Bible Class teacher.
VBS director 2008.
Notes: I am looking for speaking opportunities. I am currently taking on-line Master of Ministry classes. I have also been preaching in my congregations Prison Ministry for two years. I also have experience with teaching Bible Class and directing VBS. I am hoping to gain more experience preaching in hopes of moving into the ministry one day. I would like to offer my services to any congregation in the North Alabama, Southern Tennessee area that needs someone to fill-in as a speaker. I am very passionate about getting more experience and helping spread the truth of God's word! Anyone interested may contact Phillip Hines (Preacher, Hartselle Church of Christ) at 256-773-6124 or Daniel Gaines (Preacher, Pleasant Valley Church of Christ)
, for references. I can be reached at 256-751-0009 or
. Thank you and have a blessed day!
Sincerely,
Todd Barrier
Earliest date Available: ASAP
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. I am looking for opportunities within driving distance of Indianapolis, IN. 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!!
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