But that is easier said than done, amen?! So, as an appropriate launch for our Fall season and the implementation of Growth Groups, we’re providing you with 10 ways to diagnose your spiritual health. They’re based on a book by Donald Whitney called, uh, Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, interestingly enough. Buy one and read it along the way for further insight.

Our main scripture passage to remind us of our call to continue growing in the Lord is Colossians 2:6-7, which says, [6] Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, [7] rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving (English Standard Version). We’d like to encourage everyone to memorize these 2 simple verses during our series.

Here are the questions we’ll be asking ourselves during this series:

• Are you thirsty for God?
• Are you governed increasingly by God’s Word?
• Are you more loving?
• Are you more sensitive to God’s presence?
• Are you growing more concerned for the spiritual and temporal needs of others?
• Are you delighting in the bride of Christ?
• Are you increasingly practicing the spiritual disciplines?
• Are you still grieving over sin?
• Are you a quicker forgiver?
• Are you yearning for heaven and to be with Jesus?

COME GROW WITH US AS OUR MINISTER OF WORSHIP!

Come join the team and help us create an environment of worship that will usher our congregation into greater appreciation of God and His glory! We’re looking for the right man or woman of God who will lead and equip our congregation to better accomplish our calling to CELEBRATE God, CULTIVATE Growth, and COMMUNICATE the Gospel in Greeneville, TN! We are a growing church with an average weekly attendance of 240 and a diverse congregation whose strong missional focus, generous provision of support and resources, and committed staff and leadership will ensure that your ministry here will be meaningful Kingdom work!

We’re praying (and paying) for a special person gifted with excellent musical ability, worship leadership experience, computer skills (Office, Publisher, MediaShout (preferred), internet savvy, intuitive figure-it-out-ability), exemplary communication skills (verbal and written), top-notch administrative giftedness and, above all else, faith in Christ and demonstrable Christian character who can fill this critical role as WORSHIP MINISTER at First Christian Church. The ideal candidate has experience in servant leadership in local church ministry, should have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, and also demonstrates the following balance of characteristics:

keen eye for detail,
insatiable appetite for organization,
dogged sense of follow through, and
visceral distaste for disorder and clutter

… along with:

humble and flexible attitude,
warm and tactful speech,
wisdom and initiative to make proper judgements and find resources, and
tender-hearted love for people.

Church ministry is not for the faint of heart! Those without a strong personal relationship with God in prayer and the Word need not apply. Those who are not actively worshiping and participating in a local church need not apply. Those unable to work hard in a sometimes fast-paced environment where strong internal motivation is a must need not apply.

If you don’t meet all the conditions of our ideal candidate but you still think you’re the right man or woman for the job, send/bring in/email us your resume and show us why you’re the one God has picked to help create an environment where meaningful worship of a living God motivates and equips the body of Christ to glorify God!

Check out www.fccgreeneville.org for more information about us. Email for a more detailed job description.

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Minister of Worship Search Committee
First Christian Church
1130 Temple Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
searchcommittee@fccgreeneville.org

Make sure you come join us on Sunday, June 7, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for a great time of music and fellowship together with our friends from Central Christian Church in downtown Greeneville! Many of you will remember Mike and Sue Filisky from last year’s joint concert at Central downtown. This year they’re coming to us!

Mike and Sue make up the Southern Gospel duo called Grace Harmony. They travel over 20,000 miles a year sharing their musical gift and ministering to churches all across the United States. Make sure you check out their new website at www.graceharmony.org. You can learn more about them and listen to music samples. A brief ’social’ and time of fellowship (with desserts and resfreshments) will immediately follow the hour-long concert.

Please don’t miss this great time together to be encouraged in song by Mike and Sue! Please also note that a free-will offering will be taken to help with their expenses as they travel and they will also have their CDs available for purchase.