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Pastor

Date Posted: June 19, 2025
Hours Per Week: 40
Cortaro Vista Community Church
Tucson, AZ, USA
Job Type: Lead/Head/Senior Pastor
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 We are a small congregation, but we are eager to grow spiritually and engage in the mission of the Church. Our mission statement, “Loving God, Loving Others,” defines and guides us both as people and as Christians. As you explore the links on this page and throughout our website, we sincerely hope you will consider our church as the next stop on your spiritual journey.

The responsibilities listed below are under the general headings of leading worship, providing pastoral care, and overseeing various ministries. The responsibilities listed are a living, breathing document.  They are not meant to detail everything that may be asked of our next Spiritual Leader, but they do give a sense of what is important to our church family.  Specific responsibilities will continue to emerge as relationships and ministry essentials are formulated.
Key Responsibilities of our Pastor/Shepherd (General)
Our Pastor/Shepherd will be responsible for preaching and teaching God’s Word, overseeing pastoral care of our members, and helping the church to discern God’s ministry focus.
  • Worship and Teaching:
    • Planning and leading weekly worship services, preparing and delivering sermons, and teaching Biblical principles. Overseeing the administration of the Lord’s Supper.
  • Pastoral Care:
    • Overseeing pastoral care as families and individuals need support through the peaks and valleys of life. Performing baptisms, weddings, and funerals as requested by the church and in cooperation with the church leaders.
  • Ministry Leadership:
    • Organizing and conducting our monthly Leadership Team meetings. Overseeing and promoting the multigenerational work of CVCC.
  • Community Engagement:
    • Developing and implementing outreach programs to connect with the local community and promote the church’s mission.
  • Administrative Duties:
    • Participating in administrative tasks in cooperation with our Church Administrator. Denominationally being an active member of the Classis of the Southwest.
  • Qualifications and Skills
    • Spiritual Maturity: Demonstrated faith, commitment to Jesus, the Christ, and a life lived in accordance with biblical principles.  Evidence of a teachable spirit, ability to work collaboratively, and encourage others in their desire to follow Jesus, the Christ.
  • Education:
    • Typically a Master of Divinity degree (MDiv) or equivalent degree, or Commissioned Pastor Certificate.
Compensation/Benefits Provided for the Pastor/ Shepherd
  • Base Salary.
  • Housing allowance including agreed upon utilities – parsonage is not provided.
  • Retirement contribution.
  • Self-employment tax (7.65%).
  • Medical Health Insurance.
  • Continuing Education allowance.
  • Mileage Reimbursement for ministry travel.
  • Paid vacation time.
  • Paid professional development time.

How To Apply

Please use the following link to access our Pastoral Search page

https://cortarovista.org/pastoral-search