Church Name: Saguaro Canyon Church
Location: 10111 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85748
Denomination/Association: Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)
Weekly Attendance: 160
Position Type: Full-Time Exempt
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 (includes base pay, Social Security offset, $12,000 stipend in lieu of retirement/healthcare benefits)
Position Overview
Saguaro Canyon Church is seeking a full-time Lead Pastor who is called by God to shepherd our congregation, preach the Word faithfully, and lead our ministry teams. Aligned with the EFCA Statement of Faith, our church values the absolute authority of Scripture, a congregational-elder board model of governance, and unity in the essentials of the faith. The ideal candidate will be a gifted expository preacher who can also deliver timely topical series, balancing a shepherd’s heart for people with the strategic leadership necessary to help us multiply disciples.
Core Responsibilities
Biblical Preaching & Teaching
Serve as the primary preacher, focusing chiefly on consecutive, expository sermon series through books of the Bible.
Integrate targeted topical preaching series to address specific cultural issues, marriage, finances, or church vision.
Ensure all teaching is Christ-centered, doctrinally sound, and deeply practical for daily life.
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Partner with the Elder Board to discern, clarify, and execute the church's strategic vision.
Lead, mentor, and evaluate ministry staff and key volunteer leaders.
Oversee organizational health, ensuring church structures and ministries align with our mission.
Pastoral Care & Discipleship
Shepherd the congregation through meaningful relationships, counseling, and visitation during seasons of crisis.
Foster a robust culture of small groups and intentional, life-on-life discipleship.
Model a hospitable lifestyle.
Community and Mission Outreach
Be involved in local pastor groups and trainings.
Build relationships with local mission organizations.
Lead the church into intentional community engagement.
EFCA & Denominational Engagement
Qualifications & Requirements:
Spiritual Profile: Meets the biblical qualifications of an elder outlined in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
Theological Alignment: Fully affirms and is in line with the EFCA Statement of Faith without reservation.
Education: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree or training preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of pastoral experience, ideally with proven experience in an expository preaching context.
Submit Resume/Application To: pastorsearch@saguarocanyon.org