March 17, 2003



CLASSIFIED ADS
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BUSES/VANS/CARS
___ELDORADO NATIONAL, STARTRANS, TURTLE TOP, BUSES AND VANS. Serving the transportation needs of Texas churches since 1989. Lasseter Bus & Mobility. (800) 880-5620.
___Texas Bus Sales, Southern Texas' oldest and only full-service dealership for BUSES AND VAN ALTERNATIVES. (800) 34-BUSES.

CHURCH ENHANCEMENT
___THREE MANUAL ALLEN ORGAN, installed 1993. MIDI compatible. Like new! $38,000 or best offer. (281) 859-9900.
___DISCOUNT BAPTISTRIES and steeples, wood pews, theater seats, upholstered stack chairs, wholesale carpet, folding chairs and tables--(713) 222-2295.

MISCELLANEOUS
___Wanted PINE TIMBER in East Texas. Small or large tracts. I.L. Clark, Pineland, Texas. Toll free (888) 397-2163, day or night.
___REFINANCE, NEW HOME LOANS--low interest rates, low fees. Christian firm. Rowlett Mortgage, Inc. Call Jeff (214) 478-9740.
___HEALTH AND BUSINESS BENEFITS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED. www.naseweb.com (PIN #1167) M/TX271. Call (800) 279-0267.
___Self-employed? We have AFFORDABLE HEALTH, business and personal benefits for you and your family. Contact us at (817) 361-9300 or 1-(877) 887-9080.

POSITIONS
___MINISTER TO SINGLE ADULTS, Lexington/Midlands of South Carolina. Send resume to Search Committee, Lexington Baptist Church, 308 East Main Street, Lexington, South Carolina 29072.
___New Hope First Baptist Church in Cedar Park, Texas is now accepting resumes for a full-time MINISTER OF YOUTH. Please send resumes to Youth Minister Search, 200 West New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 by March 31, 2003.
___Full-time MUSIC MINISTER position. Please send resume to First Baptist Church, 200 South Trenton, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, Attention: Dr. Chris Craig.
___Seeking--Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina is currently accepting applications for a SENIOR PASTOR. Snyder maintains a diverse congregation with a cosmopolitan atmosphere influenced by its military related membership. Although it is not a young church (52 years old), it is not tradition bound, making it attractive to young couples. Membership is approximately 2,200 with a steady turnover due to the military influence keeping the congregation "fresh." It has both a traditional and contemporary worship services led each Sunday morning by the senior pastor. The church maintains ties to the Southern Baptist Convention and is strongly connected to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. It offers a quality approach to church programming and continues to maintain a very strong missions emphasis. The senior pastor will serve with seven full-time staff members, six ministerial and one-lay person. Please send resumes to: Pastor Search Committee, Attention: Wayne Byrd, 2516 Huntington Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303-5248.
___SENIOR PASTOR sought for Memorial Baptist Church, Baytown, Texas, a church completing an intentional interim process, having decided to remain aligned to both the SBC and the BGCT. Church roles exceed 1,200 members with average Sunday School attendance at 430. Successful candidate's education will include a graduate ministerial degree. The candidate will exhibit a heart for evangelism, vision for fellowship growth, proven people skills and positive approach toward constructive input from a diverse fellowship. Experience as senior pastor and/or part of a multi-staffed environment an asset. Submit resumes via U.S. Mail to: Pastor Search Committee, Memorial Baptist Church, 600 West Sterling, Baytown, Texas 77520.
___Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas is seeking to fill their MINISTER OF MUSIC position. Send resumes to Victor Miller at the church, 3801 South Western Street, 79109 or e-mail to vmiller@paramount.org.
___First Baptist Church of Groceville needs part-time MUSIC DIRECTOR. Send resume to Box 7095, Cut and Shoot, Texas 77306.
___Do you have experience growing a church? Gaston Oaks Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas seeks experienced SENIOR PASTOR to help expand our ministry in Northeast Dallas. Strong leadership skills required. Send resume to Pastor Search Committee, 8515 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75243.
___Full-time WORSHIP LEADER/EDUCATIONAL MINISTER--Please send resume and video or audio to First Baptist, P.O. Box 177, Prosper, Texas 75078, (972) 346-2179 or e-mail rharlow@wynncrosby.com.
___GROWING RELIGIOUS PUBLISHER NEEDS PHONE SALES REPS! $25-$50K! Excellent base+commission+benefits+401K! Tollway/I635 area. (800) 371-5248.
___PASTOR needed. Send resume to Bon Weir Baptist Church, Route 1, Box 1, Bon Weir, Texas 75928.
___MINISTER OF YOUTH/RECREATION--Full-time position. Send resumes and picture to Youth Search Committee, First Baptist Church, 1400 Nolan Trace, Leesville, Louisiana 71446.
___First Baptist, Winnsboro, Texas seeking full-time WORSHIP LEADER, with possible senior adult responsibilities. Send resumes to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 63, Winnsboro, Texas 75494, Attention: James McLeod.
___CHILDCARE DIRECTOR--Experienced, qualified individual for after-school program. Send resumes to First Baptist Church, 305 East Third, Lancaster, Texas 75146, Fax: (972) 218-8804.
___Palm Vista Baptist Church is seeking an experienced full-time SENIOR PASTOR for a multigenerational congregation, in a rapidly growing Greater Phoenix community. Should you desire to submit your resume, you may mail to the church office, 17475 West Bell Road, Surprise, Arizona 85374, Attention: Pastor Search Team. Please mark CONFIDENTIAL on the envelope. You may also confidentially e-mail your resume to the Search Team at breish@cox.net.
___Rural Colorado Southern Baptist church seeking GOD'S MAN for small, active, caring congregation. Resume to Search Committee, Mountain View Baptist Church, P.O. Box 46, La Veta, Colorado 81055. (719) 742-5138.
___SPIRITUAL FORMATION COORDINATOR--Samford University seeks a Spiritual Formation Coordinator to begin August 2003. For more details, go to www.samford.edu/groups/ministries.
___Live Oak First Baptist Church, San Antonio accepting resumes for bivocational/part-time YOUTH MINISTER. Fax resumes to (210) 656-0848, Attention: Search Committee or e-mail deakwendell.com.
___First Baptist Church, Electra is seeking a PASTOR. Please send resume to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 466, Electra, Texas 76360.
___Full-time STUDENT MINISTER position. Send resume to First Baptist Church, Dr. Chris Craig, 200 South Trenton, Ruston, Louisiana 71270.
___Conservative Southern Baptist church seeks a full-time PASTOR. Please send resume to: Search Committee, P.O. Box 301, Muldrow, Oklahoma 74948.

RETREATS/RECREATION
___Texas Baptist Encampment in Palacios (on the coast) has an OPEN WEEK for your summer camp group! June 2-6 is available for groups of 100 to 600 people. Call Texas Baptist Encampment at (361) 972-2717, ask for Barry.

TRAVEL/TOURS
___PHOENIX CONVENTION PACKAGES--Grand Canyon tours, discount airfares. Christian Travelers (800) 972-8952. www.christiantravelers.com.

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