Tomas Miranda

Background

About Tomas Miranda

As President and Senior Pastor of Oasis Church (Iglesia Oasis), I provide vision, understanding, encouragement, and oversight for the church in the pursuit of its 3-fold purpose (Exaltation of God, Edification of the Church and Evangelization of the World). Other duties include but are not limited to:* Preaching God’s Word at worship services and special events of the church.* Modeling and encouraging prayer in the flock and conducting scheduled prayer meetings of the church and any called-for special occasion, need or circumstance.* Teaching the Scriptures in large and small group settings as part of the church’s ministry of edification and evangelism.* Administering the ceremonies and biblical ordinances of the church.* Serving as moderator of session and board meetings.* Providing personal, pre-marital, marital, crisis and conflict resolution counseling in a safe and non-intimate setting, being aware of my limitations and referring to professionals when necessary.* Working with officers and congregants to identify, develop and organize ministry opportunities for edification and outreach in order to build community within the church.* Identifying, motivating, mentoring, equipping, training and overseeing officers, staff and volunteers for ministry in the church.* Providing, facilitating and organizing pastoral care for all within the church.* Participating in on-going education and training opportunities in order to enhance my ministerial understanding and ability.