Director, Synod of the Sun Partnership for Disaster Recovery
The Synod Partnership for Disaster Recovery (SPDR) is a ministry of the Synod of the Sun dedicated to connecting, equipping, and empowering Presbyterians to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crises and catastrophic events.
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The SPDR Director reports to the Synod Leader. During Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) National Response Team (NRT) deployments, the Director also reports to the PDA Associate for National Response.
Executive Presbyter
Presbytery of Arkansas
The Executive Presbyter serves as the visionary leader and chief executive officer of the Presbytery
of Arkansas, responsible for overseeing the presbytery’s vision, culture, and innovation. This role provides leadership in achieving the presbytery’s mission and goals, fostering partnerships, and supporting congregations and ministers. As the supervisor of the Director of Presbytery Operations and Congregational Vitality, the Executive Presbyter ensures alignment between vision and operational execution.
Director of Operations and Congregational Vitality
Presbytery of Arkansas
The Director of Presbytery Operations and Congregational Vitality oversees the mission, vitality, and connections within the presbytery. This position ensures the health and maintenance of the presbytery’s operations, provides support to congregations and pastors, and strengthens collaborative ministry. Responsibilities include orienting and training committee members, managing presbytery operations, facilitating congregational growth, and offering pastoral care.
Ministry Leader
Unidos de Cristo/Garland, TX
At First Presbyterian Church of Garland, we are launching Unidos en Cristo, a 1001 New Worshiping Community that will serve and grow alongside the large Hispanic community in our city. The community around First Presbyterian Church Garland is more than 60% Hispanic, and after more than three years of dedicated prayer, community connections, and relationship-building, we believe the time is right for this ministry to take root.
​This effort has truly captured the imagination of many. We have built partnerships with local organizations and our neighborhood elementary school, and twice the school principal has attended our planning meetings for Unidos en Cristo. Our Session has committed to this work, funds have been raised to support a half-time Ministry Leader for a full year, and we are ready to begin.
We are now searching for that Ministry Leader. The position does not require ordination in the PC(USA), though that would be a plus. What matters most is a deep love for Christ, for God’s people, and for the work of building up the body of Christ in a way that embraces the rich diversity of cultures and languages present in our community.
Our congregation is already a tapestry of God’s people—55% Anglo, 20% West African, 20% Pakistani, and 5% Hispanic—and we are deeply committed to inclusive worship and community life. Unidos en Cristo will extend this commitment by creating a spiritual home where Hispanic neighbors can encounter Jesus, experience belonging, and share their gifts.
Associate Pastor:
Pastor of Children, Youth, and Pastoral Care
Madison Square Presbyterian Church/San Antonio, TX
Madison Square Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, a congregation of 160 members, is now interviewing candidates for a Stated Supply Associate Pastor, a full-time position. This position is available now. Please see the link for the job description. Potential candidates should send PDPS or resumes to Linda Nance, chairperson of the Personnel Committee of Madison Square at llbnance@hotmail.com.
Director of Missions
First Presbyterian Church/Norman, OK
First Presbyterian Church, Norman, Oklahoma is seeking a Director of Missions for social good, neighborhood impact and faith in action. Located just blocks from the University of Oklahoma, First Presbyterian is a growing and vibrant congregation, committed to making our corner of the world more like the kingdom of God. The purpose for this position is "to serve in a key role by developing, implementing, and directing a comprehensive mission strategy which leads the congregation in making a difference." If interested, please send a resume to search committee moderator Melissa Gill at melissajgill@yahoo.com.
