Children's Ministry (Age 0 to 5th grade)

1. Organize and oversee the Children's ministry programs (AWANA's on Wednesday night and Sunday morning programming).
2. Oversee paid Nursery workers.
3. Oversee, train, and recruit volunteers.

Teaching/Pastoring

1. Work closely with the Senior Pastor in day-to-day pastoral duties.
2. Teach and preach regularly (monthly and when the Senior Pastor is absent).
3. Attend weekly staff meetings and regular elder meetings.

Youth Ministry (6th to 12th grade)

1. Organize and oversee youth ministry programs.
2. Build the youth program from the ground up.

Family Ministry

1. Oversee a parenting small group that meets during the school year.
2. Organize and oversee a ministry focused on serving, training, and reaching parents of children.

Position Profile

MUST HAVE

• College Degree
• Agreement with TBF's doctrinal statement Strong organizational skills Desire to serve families (especially kids, youth, and parents)
• Spiritual maturity

LOVE TO HAVE

• Bible college or seminary degree
• Ability and desire to build a youth program from the ground up
• Technology skills, including social media
• Married with children Desire for community involvement
• Previous ministry experience
• Musical abilities

NICE TO HAVE

• Outgoing individual
• Regional-based experience in Oklahoma, Texas, or Kansas
• Comfortable in and enjoys a non-metro environment

CHURCH PROFILE Tanglewood Bible Fellowship (TBF) is an independent church located in Duncan, Oklahoma, made up of people from a wide variety of denominational backgrounds, united by their faith in Christ and a desire to grow spiritually via study of the Bible. We are primarily focused on the essentials of the faith and try to leave room for disagreement on secondary issues. The church initially met in members' homes, and with the Lord's blessing, the initial property was purchased and the first building was erected in 1977. Our building is paid for, and the church has no mortgage or debt. The current Senior Pastor (David Shields) was hired in March 2020 following the retirement of Pastor Brad McCoy after thirty-three years of faithful ministry. Our most recent Family Pastor resigned in July 2025 after being hired and working on our children, youth, and family ministry since October 2021. TBF currently has one building, one wing includes an auditorium, three classrooms, a nursery, and a kitchen. In the other wing, there are three offices and the recently remodeled second, smaller auditorium. We have 65 members with a regular attendance of 40 on Sunday mornings. The average children's ministry attendance is 5 kids, and the youth group averages 1-3 each Sunday. Currently, there is children's programming from 0 through 5th grade on Sunday mornings, no youth programming, and Awana Clubs for ages 0 to 12 on Wednesday nights. Throughout our history, there has been a consistent fluctuation between children and youth, with one group being significantly larger than the other.

COMMUNITY PROFILE Duncan, Oklahoma, is a city and the county seat of Stephens County with a population of approximately 25,000, with very low unemployment. Located in the Bible belt of the USA, Duncan is a religious community with over 85 local churches. The county population is approximately 45,000, with TBF drawing members from across many communities within Stephens County. According to the latest census data, twenty-five percent (25%) of households have children of 18 years of age or younger. The city has a single school district, a regional hospital, and the Simmons Center Community Activities and Recreation Center. Duncan's school district consists of two Pre-K centers, five elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Duncan also hosts a Cameron University campus and the Red River Technology center.

The two largest employers in the area are Duncan Regional Hospital (DRH) and Halliburton Company. DRH has significantly expanded over the past twenty years with the addition of the DRH Imaging facility and the Taylor Le Norman/McCasland Cancer Center.

Duncan has experienced a transient population due to the growth of DRH and the relocation of Halliburton employees to and from other states. The city is situated approximately 30 miles east of Lawton, Oklahoma, 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, and 138 miles northwest of Ft. Worth, Texas. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Duncan area lakes offer 4000 acres of outdoor fun. Other local attractions include the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center. Duncan is a thriving community providing history, culture, arts, and much more to both residents and visitors alike. The spirit that turned cowboys into legends, cattlemen into men of fortune, and oilmen into giants lives on in Duncan.

Compensation ($32,000-$40,000 + Medical benefits)