Lay Counselor

TEAM PURPOSE:

The Lay Counseling team exists to provide compassionate, biblically grounded presence for individuals seeking emotional, spiritual, or relational support within and without the church. Lay counselors provide short-term, Christ-centered, research-based tools and guidance while referring individuals to professional counselors when appropriate.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete 8-month training course.
• Provide one-on-one, confidential, safe, trained counseling.
• Commit to bi-weekly supervision of counselees.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.
• Maintain healthy boundaries and clear communication.

SPIRITUAL & PRACTICAL QUALIFICATIONS

A mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to the authority of Scripture.
A participant/member at Chapel Hill or a like-minded church
Demonstrated gifts in listening, encouragement, and discernment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, clear ethical boundaries, and a non-judgmental posture.
Willingness to be trained in lay counseling principles (e.g., biblical counseling, trauma awareness, active listening).

TIME COMMITMENT

8-month training; bi-weekly supervision (1.5 hours); personal choice for how many counselees to see at once (1.5-hour commitment per week)

For a no-strings conversation, please contact Care Ministries.