Counseling Ministry Director

**Job Title**:Counseling Ministry Director **Job Type**:Full-Time **Reports to**:Discipleship Pastor

**Vision**

Transformed Followers of Jesus - Passionately Responding to God - Rooted in Prayer and the Bible - Equipping Disciples

**Purpose**

This position will build a biblical counseling ministry within Chapel Pointe. A healthy body of believers consists of authentic Christ-centered relationships. We are seeking an individual to oversee Chapel Pointe’s Counseling Ministry, working alongside the Marriage Ministry Pastor, in order to offer a place where healthy biblical relationships grow, and healing can occur not only in our church but also in our community.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop, implement, and provide ongoing evaluation for Chapel Pointe’s counseling strategy at all campuses.
- Develop and equip a team of lay counselors in the church to provide biblical counseling for individuals seeking counseling support.
- Develop a network of qualified Christian Counseling resources in West Michigan to make appropriate referrals.
- Spend at most 25% of time in counseling individuals 1-1. A primary use of counseling sessions should be used to provide opportunities to train others.
- Develop and equip leaders for support groups (example: Grief Share, Divorce Share, Recovery Support, etc.)
- Partner with the family ministry team in recommending counseling and resources for parents.
- Provide counseling resources for training and information to Small Group Leaders, Deacons, and Elders.

**Success is Defined As...**
- Chapel Pointe becomes a beacon of hope at all of its locations for people seeking counseling in a time of crisis.
- Chapel Pointe develops a culture of providing biblical counsel from the lay level all the way through pastoral leadership.
- Chapel Pointe’s counseling ministry grows to the point where it is capable of handling 90% of counseling referrals internally (within five years).

**Personal Expectations**
- An authentic and passionate Christian walk
- Experienced servant leadership, exemplifying the humility and attitude of Christ
- Consistent personal habits of prayer, Bible study, and giving. Demonstrates a personal lifestyle that is consistent in word and practice with the teaching of the Bible
- Flexible and adaptive to movements of the Holy Spirit as it relates to the larger picture and fast growth of Chapel Pointe
- Understands and embraces the Chapel Pointe Statement of Faith, Constitution, Vision Statement, and Core Values
- A flexibility that is open to others and new opportunities
- A strong values of confidentiality, integrity, and humility
- Exhibits solid leadership, organizational, and interpersonal relationship skills

**Qualifications**
- Master of Divinity or equivalent degree in biblical counseling, or certificates from approved Biblical education providers (Examples: CCEF, ABC)
- Minimum 5 years of pastoral or counseling experience with substantial recent ministry history
- Meets the biblical qualifications of pastor/elder in 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1 and 1 Peter 5
- Effective communicator, motivator, and team builder
- Strategic with the development and utilization of processes to scale and multiply the ministry
- Compassionate to people and has a good reputation inside and outside the church