Position:  Chaplain/Campus Pastor

Hargrave has reopened the search for a Campus Pastor/Chaplain. This highly selective position will have a start date of no later than the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year in August 2026. Candidates should complete the application process as outlined below.

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 required

• 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.

Academic Responsibilities:

• Teaches Bible classes as part of the school’s curriculum.

• 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.