Artur Põld started serving Jõhvi Petlemma Methodist Church as a pastor in 1993 and Jõhvi Methodist Church in 2003. Artur Põld is married with Valentina. He has a daughter and two sons. Artur has great interest in and love towards Israel. He has many friends there and if possible, visits this country many times a year. It is very rare that Russsian speaking congregation has Estonian pastor. Artur has captured the nature of Russian soul very well and is deeply respected and loved among Russian people. Artur has been bestowed with Citizen’s Day Award.