Lead Pastor: Visionary, Missional Leader

Oasis at Rita Ranch; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis at Rita Ranch in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation through biblical preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, prayer, and strategic team-building. The ideal candidate demonstrates humility, integrity, and leadership, building strong relationships within the community and church family.

The role includes overseeing worship collaboration, budget and personnel planning, and shepherding through home churches and one-on-one discipleship; a Master of Divinity and 7–10

Qualifications

• Robust friendship with Jesus shown by godly behavior.
• Strong marriage with spouse's full support.
• Person of prayer, missional, biblically grounded, lover of people, and an effective preacher.
• Oasis prefers a Master of Divinity and 7–10 years of ministry experience; soft complementarianism.
• If Potter’s Wheel 1 is not completed, the five‑day intensive is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership and biblical guidance to the congregation.
• Develop and deliver engaging Bible-based messages during worship services and events.
• Plan and lead services with the worship team to be meaningful and spiritually enriching.
• Provide pastoral care including biblical counseling, visiting the sick, and crisis support.
• Facilitate spiritual growth via home churches and one-on-one discipleship.
• Oversee staff and supervise the ministry director and team.
• Build relationships in the local community and participate in missional activities.
• Oversee church operations including budgeting, planning, and personnel management.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment with leadership development.
• Perform weddings, funerals, baptisms, and dedications.

Skills

Communication

Missional

Soul care

Prayerful

People oriented

Organization

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Master of Divinity

Potter’s Wheel 1

Job description

Oasis at Rita Ranch in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Lead Pastor to shepherd the congregation through biblical preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, prayer, and strategic team-building. The ideal candidate demonstrates humility, integrity, and leadership, building strong relationships within the community and church family.

The role includes overseeing worship collaboration, budget and personnel planning, and shepherding through home churches and one-on-one discipleship; a Master of Divinity and 7–10