Pastor

Pastor

Pastor – The church has a part time secretary and a part time treasurer, so other duties such as preaching, visiting, and administration would be the responsibility of the pastor. Ora does have 6 capable deacons that handle repairs, updates, and finances and 4 elders. The deacons and the elders use a rotation system.

Minimum education requirements are at least a bachelor's degree and a Master of Divinity. Interested candidates would need to already be ordained in the ARP church or be able to stand before the ARP Second Presbytery for examination before ordination. Time spent at Erskine College, Erskine Seminary, and Bonclarken would be considered a plus. Letters of interest and resumes can be emailed to [email protected].

04/01/2030

Full Time

TBD

Ora ARP Church

(864) 684-7926

[email protected]

Church

Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP)

Gray Court, SC

Located in a rural community near Laurens, SC, the church has been an ARP church since at least 1790. Information about the church can be found at www. oraarp.org.

The church has a part time secretary and a part time treasurer, so other duties such as preaching, visiting, and administration would be the responsibility of the pastor. Ora does have 6 capable deacons that handle repairs, updates, and finances and 4 elders. The deacons and the elders use a rotation system.

Ora currently has several children that are age 7 and below along with their parents. The church has an active Women's Ministries program as well as a dedicated choir. Average attendance on Sundays is 50, and the membership is 120. The church's finances are strong, and the total annual budget is $150,000 for the year 2023. The church owns a 4 bedroom, 3 full bath brick house with a 2 car carport across the road from the church. This house can be used by the pastor or other financial arrangements can be made for housing.

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