Associate Pastor/Biblical Counselor - Evening Shift

Educational Media Foundation•Franklin, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

K-LOVE is seeking an Associate Pastor/Biblical Counselor to provide direct, one-on-one biblical guidance and crisis intervention to K-LOVE and Air1 listeners by phone. The role focuses on biblical counsel, theological questions, and connecting callers with appropriate resources, rather than traditional church-based pastoral work. The Associate Pastor maintains scheduled office hours and participates in on-call rotations to provide consistent spiritual support. This is a full-time, on-site position based in the Franklin, Tennessee offices. Available schedules are Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The role includes nights-and-weekends on-call rotations and may involve serving as the On-Call Pastor or backup. The position requires completing continuing education to develop biblical knowledge and counseling skills, and following state legal requirements for mandated reporters. K-LOVE is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company whose mission is to draw people closer to Christ. Candidates must agree with K-LOVE’s Christ-Centered Life Covenant and Statement of Faith and align with its mission, vision, and values. A writing sample, such as a blog post or devotional, is required with the application.

Requirements

At least six years of pastoral experience handling a wide range of pastoral functions, or equivalent education and experience.
Knowledge of appropriate counseling methods for responding to suicide, child abuse, elder abuse, marriage problems, personal problems, spiritual problems, and other life concerns, and for providing biblical counseling.
Bachelor’s and/or associate degree in a ministerial or counseling field from an accredited educational institution.
Licensed and/or ordained with a recognized Christian church or Christian denomination, with recognition from the State and IRS as a Pastor.
Proof of license and/or ordination.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build trust and value others, communicate effectively, focus on the listener, and collaborate with others.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and remain flexible in a constantly changing field.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook), social media forums, and smart devices.
Must pass a pre-employment reference screen and background check.
Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
Must agree with K-LOVE’s Christ-Centered Life Covenant and Statement of Faith.
Must provide a writing sample or link to one with the application.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience or orientation.

Responsibilities

Provide pastoral and biblical counsel to K-LOVE and Air1 listeners by phone on a variety of life topics, including biblical questions and crisis intervention.
Pray with callers, provide counsel, and direct listeners to local resources for longer-term assistance when appropriate.
Maintain scheduled hours and participate in the on-call rotation, including assuming On-Call Pastor responsibilities during assigned periods.
Serve as backup for the on-call pastor as needed.
Continue developing biblical knowledge and counseling skills.
Refer listeners to local assistance, such as churches, shelters, rehabilitation facilities, and counselors.
Regularly pray with and for listeners.
Respond to daily prayer requests received by phone and/or email.
Partner as appropriate with on-air and social media staff, especially during pledge drives, including documenting listener stories or sharing listener call experiences.
Comply with state legal requirements for mandated reporters.