Gethsemane International began in 2003 with the mission to "Raise Christian Men and Women Around the World" by following the Biblical model of family to create holistic healing for orphans. Our offices are headquartered in Knoxville, TN while our children's homes and Christian school are in Kenya, Africa.

Director of Counseling & Spiritual Formation

Location: Kenya, Africa

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Missionary Support, raised by applicant

The successful applicant will offer support to Gethsemane's home parents in the field through Biblical counsel and personal discipleship for the purpose of seeing the home parents in turn disciple the children of their home.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Biblically disciple home parents

• Counsel Gethsemane home parents, children, and staff in Kenya from Biblical perspective
  

• Ensure the duplication of Biblical discipleship from home parents to children

• Ensure the spiritual growth of the home parents

• Monitor the spiritual maturity and understating of Gethsemane children

• Report to Gethsemane's Country Director of Kenya and also to the Director of Development

Skills & Specifications:

• Strong inter-personal and cross-cultural communication skills

• Strong Biblical knowledge and understanding
  

• Passion to serve Christ and others

• Strong understanding of Gethsemane's mission, message, and programs

• Proven Biblical discipleship experience

• Must be trustworthy with a high level of professional integrity

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook)

• An attitude which is described in Philippians 2:3-8 

Education & Qualifications:

• College Education with a 4-year degree, preferred

• Master's degree, a plus