Chaplain/Campus Pastor

Brief Description

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
  
  

Chaplaincy Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.