Summary: This position will function as a shepherd who both personally counsels and equips others to counsel, always keeping counseling integrated with the wider discipleship ministry of Doxa Church.

Qualifications:

• Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ with a growing, vibrant relationship with Him.
• Member of Doxa Church, fully embracing its doctrine, mission, and worship philosophy.
• Elder-qualified lifestyle and reputation (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1)
• ACBC certification or equivalent (or in process with intent to complete).
• Spiritually mature, humble, trustworthy, marked by servant-heartedness and ability to

  hold confidence.

• Collaborative and able to partner well with other pastors, ministries, and leaders for the

  overall disciple-making mission of the church.

• Able to teach, train, and equip others with both clarity and compassion.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Experience or Education:

• M.Div. preferred; a masters degree in Biblical Counseling with residency completed is acceptable.
• Serving in pastoral ministry for at least four years, with experience in congregational care.
• Demonstrated counseling ministry experience that reflects the sufficiency of Scripture and commitment to biblical discipleship.
• Experience in training and developing others in biblical counseling.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include:

Counseling & Soul Care

• Provide ongoing biblical counseling (2-4 cases weekly), modeling compassionate, Word-centered, Christ-exalting care.
• Partner with Congregational Care Pastor on pre-marriage counseling ministry (recruiting, training, assigning, and equipping couples).
• Build and support a robust Soul Care Group ministry to address specialized areas of need (grief, addiction, marriage, parenting, etc.), ensuring these groups are integrated with discipleship and pastoral care.

Equipping & Training

• Lead and shepherd ~2 direct reports, the Doxa Counseling Leadership Team and the Counseling Team.
• Develop and maintain counselor training pathways, including equipping for certification.
• Train leaders, small group facilitators, and ministry volunteers in how to apply biblical counsel within their discipleship contexts.

Partnership in Discipleship

• Ensure counseling harmonizes with the broader discipleship philosophy of Doxa.
• Partner with elders and ministry leaders so counseling supports and strengthens preaching, small groups, and other shepherding efforts.
• Establish and support clear pathways between counseling and ongoing discipleship for individuals and families.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Serve as a full member of the pastoral team, contributing to the spiritual leadership and care of the church.
• Develop and manage the annual biblical counseling ministry budget.
• Participate in regular pastoral duties (preaching, sacraments, weddings, funerals, pastoral visitation).
• Assist in carrying out the mission and pillar of Doxa Church, joyfully serving in "all-hands" ministry as needed.