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I have been serving First Evangelical Lutheran Church since June of 2011, following my ordination to the ministry of Word and Sacrament. I am a native of Western Pennsylvania, growing up in the South Hills region and graduating from Bethel Park High School. I am a graduate of Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary and Grove City College. Prior to attending seminary, I worked as an assistant manager at Barnes and Noble Booksellers.
It is an honor and a joy to be serving the people of First Lutheran Church and the community of Leechburg. I am especially passionate about preaching, youth ministry, worshipping God, and serving our neighbors.
I am currently serving as Dean of Conference 3 of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod. I also serve on the synod’s property committee and the Bethesda Lutheran Services board of directors.
My wife Elizabeth serves as the pastor of Forks-Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Leechburg, PA. We are the proud parents of our daughter, Rebecca.
In my spare time, I enjoy music, reading, hiking, and spending time with my family and friends.
I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you and your family. I can be reached at the church office, 724-845-7518; or by email, pr.jim@comcast.net.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Rev. James V. Arter, III
I have been serving First Evangelical Lutheran Church since June of 2011, following my ordination to the ministry of Word and Sacrament. I am a native of Western Pennsylvania, growing up in the South Hills region and graduating from Bethel Park High School. I am a graduate of Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary and Grove City College. Prior to attending seminary, I worked as an assistant manager at Barnes and Noble Booksellers.
It is an honor and a joy to be serving the people of First Lutheran Church and the community of Leechburg. I am especially passionate about preaching, youth ministry, worshipping God, and serving our neighbors.
I am currently serving as Dean of Conference 3 of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod. I also serve on the synod’s property committee and the Bethesda Lutheran Services board of directors.
My wife Elizabeth serves as the pastor of Forks-Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Leechburg, PA. We are the proud parents of our daughter, Rebecca.
In my spare time, I enjoy music, reading, hiking, and spending time with my family and friends.
I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you and your family. I can be reached at the church office, 724-845-7518; or by email, pr.jim@comcast.net.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Rev. James V. Arter, III