Hargrave Military Academy

Chaplain/Campus Pastor

Job Description

Position: Chaplain/Campus PastorReports 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 preferredMaster 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 servicesOrganizes speakers and a program for the annual "Spiritual Emphasis Week" and any other special chapel servicesExecutes a liturgy for the various chapel services that encourages and facilitates Cadet participation, and suits the diverse constituency of the Corps of CadetsCounsels those with spiritual needs and provides comfort to the bereaved. Also counsels in non-religious areas as needed or requiredRoutinely visits the students on the barracks, especially in the eveningsContinues 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 staffAdvises 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 ChristSupports or coordinates wedding, funeral, baptism, and communion services as appropriateVisits sick or injured students, employees and family membersMaintain a healthy devotional and prayer lifeMaintain 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 curriculumPeriodically 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 CadetsProvides recommendations to enhance the academy's academic instruction in the Bible and the Christian faithProvides 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 campusProvide support for and assist with other faith-related programming like FCAAttends 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 requiredLives within 20 miles of campus Perform other duties as assigned by the PresidentSupport the school and its leadership