Ministerial OpportunitiesThe following ministerial opportunities are currently available. Associate Reformed Presbyterian ministers wishing the assistance of General Synod's Committee on Minister and His Work should first have an up to date Ministerial Data Form on file at the ARP Center. Inquiries should be directed to the Presbytery Chairman of the Minister and His Work Committee, unless otherwise specified. Non-Associate Reformed Presbyterian ministers are directed to the following procedures: Canadian PresbyteryReverend Richard K. Barnes 902-736-0262 (O) Catawba PresbyteryReverend David H. Lauten 803-799-9062 x225 (O) Associate Pastor The First Presbyterian Church of Columbia is seeking to appoint a new associate minister to its staff, to share in the pastoral leadership of the congregation and to work alongside a current team of five ordained ministers and others in pastoral leadership. The committee seeks to nominate a minister who will share with his colleagues in pastoring the whole congregation, and for whom specific aspects of his ministry and responsibility will be part of his overall commitment to the congregation's life and his love for all the flock. While the role of the minister called will, in some measure, be shaped around the particular gifts of the individual who is called, the search committee seeks a man who:
Information about First Presbyterian Church, Columbia can be found by visiting the church website, www.firstprescolumbia.org . Information on The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod can be found by visiting the denomination's website www.arpchurch.org . Recommendations or applications for consideration should be addressed to the Chairman of the Associate Pastor Search Committee:
Or sent by email to him at: AssociatePastor@firstprescolumbia.org. For the assistance of the committee these should include, in addition to a CV:
First PresbyteryRev. Kenneth J. McMullen 704-688-4229 (O) Currently seeking Pastors for the following congregations:
Pastor Position Summary: The Pastor exercises the general oversight of the pulpit ministry for Covenant Fellowship (CF), a Greensboro, NC congregation of approximately 35 families. He will be capable and motivated to provide the teaching and leadership necessary for the promotion of the spiritual growth and well-being of the congregation. His primary spiritual gift is that of teaching. His passion for teaching and preaching outweigh other aspects of the pastoral responsibilities. Qualification: The Pastor must meet all the qualifications and be in good standing in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The Pastor must keep a reasonably good state of health and must fulfill responsibilities in a satisfactory manner as determined by the Session. The Session may add to these other minimal requirements. Knowledge and Skills: 1.Teacher. He will be a spiritually gifted and passionate teacher and preacher of the Bible. He must be desiring and able to preach the full gospel and encourage the spiritual growth of the congregation. He will be a shepherd with a very deep heart for the Lord. His passionate relationship with Christ must be evident and supersedes programs and systems. 2.Leader. He will be a leader in general with a vision and the skills to continue the equipping and lay ministry development and small group focus of CF. He will encourage unity and community both inside and outside the church. Responsibilities: The duties of the Pastor fall in the following areas: 1.Oversee the pulpit ministry
2.Serve as the primary articulator of the vision and goals of the church as determined by the Session.
3.Serve as Teaching Elder and serve the Associate Reformed Presbyterian denomination.
4.Serve as primary administrator for CF. His duties will include:
Supervision: Review: Associate Pastor First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, N.C. is searching for an Associate Pastor. First A.R.P. Church is an historic church, being founded in 1837, and still has a heart for mission and ministry. We are committed to being a gospel-centered, kingdom-building Reformed Church. Presently, we have over 800 members with an average attendance of over 500 people at the two Sunday morning worship services. We are seeking candidates that are committed not only to the theological commitments of the A.R.P. Church, but the philosophy of ministry as it is lived out in this local church. We are looking for a man who would share the pastoral role with the Senior Pastor, staff and congregation. Teaching will be an important work in this position, as well as working in other administrative and leadership roles. Potential areas of ministry are: development of an Institute for Theology and Discipleship, expanding a Men's Ministry, Mission Ministry, Sunday School, Small Group, teacher and officer training. Ideally, we are looking for a man who would like to hone his ministry gifts, grow his pastor's heart, and after several years, be better equipped to plant a church or serve as a Senior Pastor. To apply, submit your resume and personal data form (if applicable) to mike@mikefosterassociates.com. First Presbytery is seeking Mission Developers, approved by the Assessment Center, to plant churches in North Carolina. Tom Patterson, Director of Church Extension 704-663-2611 Florida PresbyteryReverend David M. Rockness D.D., Chairman 863-676-0711 Mrs. Karen Hine, Director of Christian Education 863-465-2742 ext 103 Lake Placid First Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of Children's Ministries. Download the job description (PDF). Dr. Mark Bolhofner, Chairman 954-428-8772 Florida Presbytery is seeking Mission Developers, approved by the Assessment Center, to plant churches in Florida.Northeast PresbyteryReverend William Sutherland, Chairman 301-774-0329 (H) Second PresbyteryReverend John Cook, Chairman 706-597-1188 (H) Tennessee-Alabama PresbyteryReverend Charles F. Edgar, Chairman 256-539-1237 (H) Virginia PresbyteryReverend David L. Blugerman, Chairman 540-977-1760 (H) |
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