West Columbia Church of Christ
1701 Augusta Road  •  West Columbia • South Carolina • 29169 • USA • 803-794-5320
info@westcolumbiachurchofchrist.org   •  www.westcolumbiachurchofchrist.org

We're looking for a faithful gospel preacher - a man who is an example in personal work and evangelism to help us grow and reach the lost in the area. We are looking for a man who speaks where the Bible speaks and is silent where the Bible is silent; a man who knows the power to save is in the Gospel (Rom 1:16). The candidate must fulfill his responsibility to preach the word (2 Tim. 4:2), while engaging in the same kinds of works that all Christians must engage in to be pleasing to God (Matt. 25:35-36). Our desire is for the lost to be added to the Lord's church and have the church grow in love and the fullness of Christ (Eph 4:11-13).
Currently, the congregation has between 35-45 in attendance on Sunday. It is our desire to grow in the word as well as in number. While the church does not currently have elders, we recognize that it is God's will to have qualified men to fill that position (Titus 1:5).
Check our website, including our recent bulletins, to learn more about us.
What to send us if you are interested:
1.	Your responses to our Statements and Questions, both given below
2.	Resume, including:
·	Personal details (where born, age, family, church background etc.)
·	Your schooling (if any)
·	Your experience, incl. dates and salary, benefits (if any)
·	Some references
3.	Audio or video tapes or files of some sermons/lessons you’ve presented recently.  
4.	A photograph of you and your family, if any.

The Yes/No Statements and Essay Questions are given below. We'd like you to answer them as you think best and return to us.  These things are to promote communication and better understanding between us. 
If you don’t have items 3 or 4, send a link, or mention that and send what you have.
Send to:
Please email, or mail, these items, and any questions you might have, to the church at the address above. If contacting us by email, please be sure to put “Church” in the Subject line.
Selection Process:
This is the procedure we're trying to follow.
§	Email, or mail, us the items given in “What to send …” above
§	Men meet here to discuss these items
§	If all good, we’ll invite you to visit. We’ll pay travel expenses to/from West Columbia, SC and provide lodging and food while here
§	Family is encouraged to come also, subject to expense consideration
§	You’ll teach Sunday AM Adult Bible class and assembly.
§	Meet with men that afternoon. We'll review the questionnaires and compensation. You'll have opportunity to ask us questions also. Your family will meet with women and our families during this time.
§	You'll preach that Sunday PM if possible.   

STATEMENTS:  PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING WITH A “YES” OR A “NO.”   If you think an item should be reworded, reword it, explaining your reasoning if you wish and then give a Yes/No.

1.	The Bible is inspired of God, word by word and infallible.
2.	The Holy Spirit directs us through, not separate from, the Word.
3.	Miraculous gifts have ceased.
4.	The Lord’s church is distinctive and therefore not in fellowship with denominations.
5.	Faith, repentance, confession that Jesus is the Son of God, baptism by immersion for the forgiveness of sins, and faithfulness afterwards are all necessary for salvation.
6.	Congregations of the church of our Lord are autonomous and therefore have the sole right to be self-governed in matters of opinion or expediency.
7.	In matters of faith, doctrine and practice in the church of our Lord, the Bible must be the sole standard of authority.
8.	God’s marriage law requires that one man be married to one woman for the duration of a lifetime.  The only exception to this law is divorce because of sexual immorality.  One who divorces, except on the basis of their spouse’s sexual immorality, and marries again is living in adultery as long as that relationship continues.
9.	It is sinful to use mechanical instruments of music in worship assemblies of the Lord’s church. 
10.	The woman’s role in the church is one of submission; therefore it is wrong and shameful for her to exercise authority over the man.
11.	God’s plan for church organization calls for elders to be the shepherds with deacons, preacher(s), teachers, and all members under their oversight.
12.	Congregations are commanded by God to withdraw fellowship from members who walk disorderly.
13.	Different congregations of the Lord’s church may cooperate financially in efforts to spread the gospel or assist in benevolent work. 

Name and Date: _______________________________________________________
Questionnaire: Essay    Name: ______________________________________

Essay Question answers can be brief, maybe 2 or 3 lines, as you like.  Don’t write a book.  We'd like scripture references that you think appropriate.  If you think a scripture answers the question completely, just list it.  Send an audio tape if you’d like prefer. If a question seems ambiguous, answer as YOU consider appropriate.

1.	What do you see your work as an evangelist here entailing (please prioritize) ?

2.	What is God's purpose for us?

3.	What is the role of women in the church today?

4.	What is the purpose of the assembly of the Lord's church?

5.	Which translation (version) of the Bible do you use to preach/study from? Why?

6.	What do you think is the biggest problems facing the church today are?

7.	What are some ways that a Christian can be fruitful in the context of John 15?

8.	How should a congregation grow?  

9.	How do we get a congregation to grow?

10.	What do you enjoy most about preaching the Gospel?