Navy Chaplain: Serve, Counsel, Lead Morale at Sea

Ministrylist; Millington, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing

Retirement plan

30 days paid vacation

Job summary

U.S. Navy is seeking qualified Navy Chaplains to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care for Sailors and Marines. Responsibilities include conducting worship services, performing rites, counseling, education program oversight, and visiting personnel and families on shore or at sea.

The role supports a ministry of presence, advising leaders on morale, ethics, and spiritual well-being, with opportunities for further education through Navy programs and Joint Professional Military Education.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen (required).
• MDiv or 72 semester hour graduate degree in theological or related studies from an accredited institution.
• Two years of full-time religious leadership experience.
• Must obtain Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a religious faith organization registered with the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Conduct worship services in a variety of settings.
• Perform religious rites and ceremonies such as weddings, funerals and baptisms.
• Counsel individuals who seek guidance.
• Oversee religious education programs such as Sunday school and youth groups.
• Visit and provide spiritual guidance to hospitalized personnel and their families.
• Train lay leaders who conduct religious education programs.
• Promote attendance at religious services, retreats and conferences.
• Advise leaders at all levels regarding morale, ethics and spiritual well-being.

Skills

Religious leadership experience

Education

MDiv or 72 semester hour graduate degree in theological or related studies

Job description

U.S. Navy is seeking qualified Navy Chaplains to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care for Sailors and Marines. Responsibilities include conducting worship services, performing rites, counseling, education program oversight, and visiting personnel and families on shore or at sea.

The role supports a ministry of presence, advising leaders on morale, ethics, and spiritual well-being, with opportunities for further education through Navy programs and Joint Professional Military Education.