Pastor of Counseling and Congregational Care at Lake City Community Church
Lakewood, WA
About the job
Lake City Community Church (Lakewood, WA)
Pastor of Counseling and Congregational Care
THE BIG PICTURE
Lake City Community Church (https://www.lc3.com/) is seeking a full-time Pastor of Counseling and Congregational Care.
Who we are: Lake City Community Church (LC3) is an independent, non-denominational church located in Lakewood, WA that celebrated 100 years of faithful ministry in 2023. Over the last 3 years, we have grown over 50% and currently average between 1300-1400 weekend service attendance. As we have grown, our leadership team has been convicted of the need to grow our pastoral staff to better shepherd our people.
This role: The Pastor of Counseling and Congregational Care is a full-time position who would lead, develop, and oversee a counseling ministry; as well as lead and oversee the processes and programs related to congregational care. This role would report directly to the Lead Pastor.
Job Responsibilities
1. Lead Counseling Ministry
Spend 30-50% of his time counseling individuals/couples/families
Develop a vision for a lay counseling ministry
Recruit, train, and staff lay counseling ministry
2. Oversee Congregational Care
Lead in developing and implementing a vision and strategy for Congregational Care
Work with Community Groups to utilize them as primary means of care
Oversee and participate in visitations
Provide oversight for all care ministries, including but not limited to: benevolence fund, caring meals ministry, GriefShare (for those grieving the loss of loved ones), DivorceCare, ReGeneration (addiction recovery), and Life Team (protecting the sanctity of human life from pregnancy through natural death)
3. Other Pastoral Responsibilities
Preach and teach, as needed during weekend services or other ministry events
Perform baptisms, communion, weddings, and memorial services, as needed
Attend leadership team, pastoral team, and staff meetings
Education and Experienced Preferred
College/seminary degree required.
Counseling degree/training required.
5+ years experience in Counseling or Care ministries
Experience leading a team
Competencies
Devotion to Christ and His kingdom
Passion for counseling
Passion for people and shepherding people
Team oriented
Relational
The Compensation
$90,000
Organization Information
Address
Lake City Community Church
Lakewood, WA
Lakewood, Washington 98498
Contact
Jason Lancaster
3122313401
[email protected]
Website
www.lc3.com