Equipping Pastor The Oasis Church

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is looking for an Equipping Pastor in Tucson, AZ. This role focuses on equipping church members for ministry, overseeing various church initiatives, and connecting individuals with service opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching and leadership, aligning with church values and community outreach goals. Responsibilities include fostering multi-generational groups, providing pastoral care, and supporting new members' integration into the church community.

Qualifications

• Must meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Agreement with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 is required.
• Ability to provide discipleship and pastoral counseling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support church ministries.
• Engage members in service opportunities.
• Connect members to service roles.
• Develop outreach strategies.
• Assist in equipping members through a missionary pipeline.
• Strengthen home groups and develop leaders.
• Conduct one-on-one discipleship and counseling.
• Support new member assimilation.

Skills

Teaching

Discipleship

People leadership

Job description

The Oasis Church
Tucson, AZ
https://www.theoasischurch.net/

About Us:

The Oasis Church exists to glorify God through biblical preaching, deep relational communities, and outreach to Tucson and the world. Visit us at https://www.theoasischurch.net/about-us to learn more about us.

Job Summary:

The Equipping Pastor’s primary role is to equip the saints for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:12). This pastor will initiate, oversee, connect, organize, and empower individuals, teams, and ministries within The Oasis Church, in alignment with the vision and direction of the elders and pastors. The Equipping Pastor will report directly to the Teaching Pastor and be held accountable by the plurality of pastors/elders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support church ministries, ensuring the health, growth, and well‑being of ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Engage members to assist them in identifying and preparing for service opportunities
• Connect members to service opportunities such as children’s/youth ministry, worship, facilities, greeting, etc.
• Develop and implement a local/community outreach strategy, mobilizing members to serve in gospel‑centered initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and equipping members through the church’s missionary pipeline.
• Develop frameworks and pathways that help members learn to biblically and faithfully disciple others.
• Oversee and strengthen home groups by equipping current leaders with resources for teaching and leading, developing new leaders, and fostering a Christ‑centered, multi‑generational community.
• Personally engage in one‑on‑one discipleship, pastoral counseling, and ad hoc visits during life events (e.g., hospitalization, family hardship).
• Support assimilation of new members into the life and mission of the church.

Requirements and Skills:

• Meet the qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
• Must be in agreement and affirmation of Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• Able to teach, disciple others (2 Timothy 2:2), and provide pastoral counseling

Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience in:

• People leadership
• Leading ministries, projects, or initiatives