Friendship-West Baptist Church is seeking a highly skilled, spiritually grounded, and socially conscious Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the Executive Pastor and Pastor for Pastoral Care. This individual must demonstrate a deep commitment to Jesus Christ, a heart for ministry, and a passion for serving “the least of these” including the poor, the marginalized, the underrepresented, and the unhoused.

The ideal candidate is an initiative-taking, high energy professional who anticipates needs before they arise and consistently goes beyond the call of duty. This person must thrive in a fast-paced, justice-centered ministry environment, operate with impeccable integrity, and communicate effectively with people from all walks of life, from members of Congress to individuals experiencing homelessness.

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The Licensed Professional Counselor will provide professional counseling services rooted in Christian care and trauma-informed practice. This role supports the emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual well-being of the church and surrounding community. The counselor will address a broad spectrum of need including grief, anxiety, marital and family challenges, trauma, domestic and sexual abuse, self-esteem struggles, financial stress, food insecurity, unemployment-related strain, youth identity concerns, crisis intervention, and emotional distress related to social-justice and community trauma.

The counselor will also collaborate with ministry leaders, support pastoral care programs, and develop educational programming that fosters mental health wellness and Christian wholeness.