Campus Pastor/Chaplain Full Time

Hargrave Military Academy

Chaplain/Campus Pastor

Job Description

Position:  Chaplain/Campus Pastor
Reports to: Assistant Head of School/Chief of Staff, Hargrave Military Academy

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience as a pastor, youth pastor, or chaplain preferred
Master of Divinity or similar degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Chaplaincy Responsibilities:

Leads worship services as required by the school calendar and as needed in accord with special events (banquets, funerals, emergencies, etc.)
Regularly prepares and delivers chapel talks, sermons for Thursday, Sunday morning, and Sunday evening services
Organizes speakers and a program for the annual “Spiritual Emphasis Week” and any other special chapel services
Executes a liturgy for the various chapel services that encourages and facilitates Cadet participation, and suits the diverse constituency of the Corps of Cadets
Counsels those with spiritual needs and provides comfort to the bereaved. Also counsels in non-religious areas as needed or required
Routinely visits the students on the barracks, especially in the evenings
Continues the ministry during Hargrave’s Summer Program in conjunction with the Summer Program Director, and according to the Summer Program schedule 
Provides supervision to and leads the Cadet Chapel Officer and his staff
Advises the President and Administration regarding other faith traditions and their practices at Hargrave 
Provides appropriate instruction to the Corps of Cadets during Cadet Orientation regarding chapel services, behavioral expectations, and access to the Chaplain 
Build relationships with local congregations, and serves as the key contact point for church and faith relationships with the local community

Pastoral Care Responsibilities:

Provides instruction and guidance to those seeking new faith in Christ
Supports or coordinates wedding, funeral, baptism, and communion services as appropriate
Visits sick or injured students, employees and family members
Maintain a healthy devotional and prayer life
Maintain an active faith life and relationship with God, to be well equipped to lead others, beginning with their own family, by modeling a faithful Christian life before the cadets and community

Academic Responsibilities:

Teaches Bible classes as part of the school’s curriculum
Periodically reviews and evaluates the Bible curriculum for improvement with an eye to meet the needs of the current student, and intentionally consider the material covered, and the desired outcomes of the curriculum for the Cadets
Provides recommendations to enhance the academy’s academic instruction in the Bible and the Christian faith
Provides appropriate updates and communication to the Social Studies Department Chair and Academic Dean 
As a member of the faculty, supports the academic needs of the academy as required

Administrative Responsibilities:

Manages the Faith Pillar budget and provides budget feedback to the Administration during budget planning 
Budgets for, plans, and executes Spiritual Emphasis Week 
Supports fundraising opportunities for the Faith Pillar and chapel facilities in coordination with the Advancement Office 
Provides support for, and coordinates with, the Young Life ministry on campus
Provide support for and assist with other faith-related programming like FCA
Attends admissions events 
Promotes the school with an active voice including a positive social media presence 
Provides supervision and support to other school and non-school groups using the chapel, including the use of the audio and visual equipment, and all of its collateral equipment 
Coordinates maintenance and support services for the chapel as required
Lives within 20 miles of campus 
Perform other duties as assigned by the President
Support the school and its leadership