General Information
Job Title:
Lead Pastor: Holy Cross Church
Job Description:
We are seeking a lead pastor who will shepherd with compassion, preach the Word with conviction, and encourage our people to live out their faith in their daily lives. The Lead Pastor of Holy Cross will be the primary preacher, expected to preach 45–47 Sundays per year, and serve as the chief shepherd and visionary leader for the church. He will help heal the congregation, develop and disciple leaders, guide the church’s spiritual and organizational growth, and foster outreach both locally and globally. The role includes pastoral counseling, conflict resolution, and equipping members to integrate their faith into everyday life, all while building sustainable structures to support future ministry.
Position Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be biblically grounded, emotionally mature, and rooted in his identity in Christ. He should have at least ten years of total ministry experience, including three years of ordained ministry with regular preaching responsibilities. The pastor must be ordained or ordainable in the PCA, skilled in preaching to diverse audiences, and experienced in discipleship and leadership development. Additional desired traits include being trauma-informed, missionally focused, and capable of leading through conflict and change. A willingness to share leadership, develop Life Group leaders, and engage in pastoral care is essential for effectively serving the needs of the congregation.
Application Deadline
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
$90k+
General Information
Church/Organization Name
Holy Cross Church
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
City, State
Tucson, AZ
Description of Organization
Holy Cross Presbyterian Church (PCA), located in Tucson, Arizona, is a gospel-centered congregation devoted to magnifying God, living as God's people, and engaging in God's mission. The church emphasizes biblical preaching, strong small group involvement, , active lay participation, and the welcoming of new members. Although the congregation has endured a difficult season following the moral failure and departure of its founding pastor, it continues to demonstrate spiritual maturity, unity, and commitment to its mission.
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