Chaplain

About This Role

The Chaplain provides pastoral leadership by coordinating ministerial activities, offering spiritual guidance to residents, families, and staff, and serving as a key ministry partner within the community. This role involves maintaining strong relationships with local clergy and integrating spiritual formation into campus life.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all religious gatherings on campus for residents and staff, including memorial services, prayer meetings, and Bible studies.
• Develop and maintain routine communications with local clergy to keep residents connected to their chosen churches.
• Manage an active program of visitation to support residents, staff, and caregivers during times of crisis, illness, or hospitalization.
• Promote and oversee programs that provide residents with purposeful living and volunteer opportunities.
• Actively participate in campus committees such as the Ethics committee and Spiritual Formation committee.
• Provide multiple opportunities for staff and residents to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Requirements

• Ordination by the Evangelical Covenant Church
• Masters of Divinity or Master of Arts in Theology or Chaplain Certification
• 5+ years ministry experience
• Effective communication skills
• Passion for ministry characterized by servant leadership
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy and positive relationships with staff and residents
• Appreciation for corporate structure

Qualifications

• Masters of Divinity or Master of Arts in Theology or Chaplain Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years ministry experience in congregational ministry, hospital chaplaincy, missions or para-church ministry. Demonstrated experience with ministries to seniors is required.

Nice to Have

• Clinical training in approved geriatric counseling programs
• Pastoral experience in a congregate living situation

Benefits

Certifications