Knoxville Church of Christ
Full-time Pulpit Preacher Opening
Congregation: Knoxville church of Christ, PO Box 616, 611 W. Marion St., Knoxville, IA  50138 , email to pete@broken-spoke.com   website:  www.knoxvillecoc.org   average attendance around 40-55. Position to be filled: Deadline August 2008. Three elders; recent mission work in Panama with LST, and New Orleans with Red Cross

Requirements: Need Godly man, faithful to the church of Christ and sound Bible doctrine. At least 3-5 years of prior preaching experience, in a first marriage with a church-active family, with high level of integrity and energy. Preaching/lessons should be encouraging, spiritually uplifting and evangelistically oriented. Need to show church development and growth in past work, effective communication, verifiable leadership references, experience with young adults and families and pattern of good works. Work here includes all phases of ministry (preaching, teaching, visiting, evangelism, edifying and leadership). Need a four year degree with a heavy Bible emphasis, 3+ years prior preaching experience.

Compensation: to be determined based upon candidate qualifications.

Comments: Ideal preacher and family opportunity for a self-starter, outreach oriented worker. Greatest opportunity is reaching young marrieds and families. Good age representation and debt-free congregation. Leadership of 3 elders and congregation. In Knoxville, Iowa, the county seat, a 32,000 person area, light industry, and agriculture. Extensive camping on the largest lake in Iowa, rolling hills, and complete athletic facilities. Easy access to Des Moines, the state capital.

Interested? Email resume and cover to Arvin L. “Pete” Peterson at   pete@broken-spoke.com. Information provided by: Robert Evans, Elder, cell phone 515-447-6574, email 1bob_evans@msn.com. Contact for applicants: Arvin (Pete) Peterson, Elder, 641-842-6789,  Knoxville church of Christ, PO Box 616, 611 W. Marion St., Knoxville, IA  50138

Application instruction:  Email resume and cover to Arvin L. “Pete” Peterson at  pete@broken-spoke.com.

Posted June 6, 2008