Pastor

A newly organized congregation of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church located near Williamsburg in Tidewater Virginia is seeking its first full-time pastor. The candidate should be committed to winsomely Reformed worship and practice, a long-term vision of discipleship and church planting, and deep community facilitated through hospitality and side-by-side ministry. We will consider both experienced ministers or ordainable candidates with a clear sense of call and the right gifts to move the church forward.

The Church of the Harvest ARP started as a church planting effort of the Virginia Presbytery of the ARP about six years ago. We are the only ARP east of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. The congregation is a mix of young families, older adult couples, and some single persons. It is an organized congregation with its own Session but has a church plant feel.

The church is in an area poised for continued growth and in which there is a need for a strong Reformed presence. A detailed job description is available upon request. The salary will be based on need and experience.

Position

Qualifications:

• An MDiv from an accredited institution or approved by the Virginia Presbytery of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP).
• A Reformed Presbyterian pastor ordained or ordainable in the ARP.
• Relationally strong with effective communication skills and ability to work within a team setting.
• Ability to teach in one-on-one and small groups contexts.
• A long-term commitment to a vision of discipleship and discipleship-centric church planting.
• Modeling as well as teaching the qualities of discipleship and outreach.
• Enjoys practicing and modeling hospitality.
• Has a heart for helping young families mature in their marriages and parenting.
• A firm foundation, understanding, and adherence to Reformed Theology.
• Agreement, support, and alignment with the ARP’s Statement of Faith, Constitution, By-Laws, policies, and procedures.