Meet the Ministers

Robert James Duran

Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, Bobby grew up in his childhood home under the shadow of Crowder’s Mountain. He came to know Christ after attending a VBS at Pisgah ARP Church where he later participated in the Youth Group programs. He attended Hunter Huss High School before graduating from Erskine College in 2013 with a B.A. in Christian Education. 

He attended Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte while he and his family lived in Greenville, SC. In Greenville, Bobby served as the Youth Intern at Greenville ARP Church. After a few years, he transferred to Erskine Theological Seminary. As he was taking classes at ETS, Bobby worked as the Director of Admissions for Erskine College. 

Bobby returned to vocational ministry by accepting the position of Church Program Coordinator at Pisgah ARP Church in December of 2018. He continued taking classes at ETS until he graduated with his M.Div in May of 2019. 

Pisgah ARP Church called Bobby as the Associate Minister of Christian Education in August of 2022 where he currently serves. 

Bobby married his wife, Becca, on December 21, 2013. They have four beautiful children, Adelaide (Addie), William, Lillian (Lily), and Connor Rose. 

He enjoys fishing, hunting, table-top gaming, and golfing.