Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks

Bilingual Associate Pastor/Biblical Counselor

Educational Media Foundation K-LOVE & Air1 Media Networks

full-time

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Location: Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

About the role

  • Provide pastoral and biblical counsel to K-LOVE/Air1 listeners via phone on a variety of life topics from Biblical questions to crisis intervention.
  • As appropriate pray, counsel, and direct listeners to resources in their area for long-term assistance.
  • Maintain scheduled hours and participate in on-call rotation (nights and weekends), assuming the responsibilities of On-Call Pastor during assigned period.
  • Serve as back up for the on-call pastor as needed.
  • Continue to grow in biblical knowledge and counseling skills.
  • Make referrals to local assistance, e.g. churches, shelters, rehab facilities and counsellors.
  • Regularly pray with and for our listeners.
  • Respond to prayer requests that come in on a daily basis via phone and/or e-mail.
  • Partner as appropriate, especially during pledge drive, with on air and social media staff; i.e. documenting listener stories or sharing listener call experiences.
  • Follow the legal requirements of a mandated reporter under state law.

Requirements

  • At least six (6) years’ of pastoral experience handling a wide range of pastoral functions, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Bilingual skills required (English & Spanish).
  • Equipped with the knowledge of appropriate counseling methods in order to adequately respond to suicide, child abuse, elder abuse, marriage problems, personal problems, spiritual problems, and/or any other problems associated with life and its experiences and to provide biblical counseling.
  • Committed to grow and gain a further understanding of the pastoral/counseling profession by completing continuing education (i.e. reading and/or attending relevant courses or seminars).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build trust and value others; communicate effectively; focus on the listener; and collaborate with others.
  • Customer service experience/orientation preferred.
  • Able to work independently, problem solve and be flexible as the field is constantly changing.
  • Strong computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), Social Media forums and smart devices.
  • Proof of license and/or ordination.
  • Alignment with our values is top priority. Do our values align with yours? Mission, Beliefs & Values . Plus, all candidates MUST have both :
  • Bachelors and/or Associate Degree in the Ministerial or Counseling field from an accredited educational institution
  • Licensed and/or Ordained with a recognized Christian church or Christian denomination and have recognition from the State & IRS as a Pastor.