Director of Biblical Counselling
The Director of Biblical Counselling will provide care to the Hope Church Mississauga community through biblical care and conversations that point broken people to Christ (through individual meetings and counselling sessions and through groups and classes) and by training others to do the same.
The Director of Biblical Counselling has the potential towards becoming a Pastor and member of the Council of Elders in the future.
CHARACTER
- Mature follower of Jesus Christ with character consistent with 1 Timothy 3:8-13
- Authentic lifestyle demonstrating consistent character and spiritual growth, and a commitment to help others have the same
- Agreement with Hope Mississauga’s doctrinal statement
- A commitment to the mission, vision, and leadership of Hope Mississauga
- A commitment to care for, minister to and pray with the staff and volunteers within the ministries that you work in, as well the congregation you serve
COMPETENCE
- Previous experience as a Biblical Counsellor in a church setting or a private practice
- Training in the concepts and content of Biblical Counselling (preferably Association of Biblical Counsellors)
- Able to teach and train others
- Personable and warm, with exceptional relational skills
- Ability to navigate difficult conversations and situations with grace
- Teachable and willing to learn
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Collaborative individual who works well in a team and is able to lead others
- Well-organized, able to design and maintain systems, schedules, and procedures
- Self-starter who takes initiative and is comfortable with and capable of working without supervisor
CONTRIBUTION
- Provide biblical counselling and care for members of HCM through individual meetings, conversations, counselling sessions and through teaching counseling courses and classes
- Establish and maintain a program for training and mentoring members to be counsellors
- Manage and develop the Biblical Counselling Team of trained volunteers at HCM
- Participate in shepherding responsibilities, such as discipleship and equipping, care and visitations to the sick, and counseling of members escalated by staff and lay leaders
- Ensure execution and implementation of the vision and goals for the Biblical Counselling Ministry
- Conduct pre-marriage mentoring, and oversee a pre-marriage mentoring program and team of pre-marriage mentors.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. Hope Church Mississauga may from time to time assign you additional responsibilities, and may alter and/or remove responsibilities as ministry needs require.
CONTACT
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@hopemississauga.ca.