Chaplain
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Gladstone
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be
between the ages of 18-34 As a Navy Chaplain, you will be the voice
of encouragement, reason and hope to thousands of Sailors and
Marines, supporting and uplifting the brave men and women who have
chosen to serve their country. The Navy Chaplain Corps boasts more
than 800 Navy Chaplains from more than 100 different faith groups,
including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and many others. For
additional information regarding the Chaplain service, please call
855-904-4002. RESPONSIBILITIES As a Navy Chaplain, your job spans a
broad range of duties. You will support fellow servicemembers
during their most joyful and most difficult moments. Your
responsibilities might be to: Conduct worship services in a variety
of settings Perform religious rites and ceremonies such as
weddings, funeral services and baptisms Counsel individuals who
seek guidance Oversee religious education programs, such as Sunday
school and youth groups Visit and provide spiritual guidance and
care to hospitalized personnel and their family members 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 PAY
AND BENEFITS From the day you start, youll receive: Competitive
salary Free health insurance Free housing A retirement plan 30 days
paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES If youre in the
process of starting or completing your graduate theological degree,
you could potentially enter the Navy Chaplain Candidate Program
(CCPO) as a student. Opportunities for continuing education are
available through the Advanced Education Program while being paid
full-time as a Navy Officer. Beyond professional credentials and
certifications, Navy Chaplains can advance their education by:
Post-9/11 GI Bill Navy Tuition Assistance Program Pursuing
opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School
(NPS) or Navy War College (NWC) Completing Joint Professional
Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Find out more about additional education opportunities for
Officers, including post-graduate school.QUALIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen or equivalent Graduate degree in
theological or related studies from an accredited educational
institution Have two years of full-time religious leadership
experience Must be able to obtain an Ecclesiastical Endorsement
from a religious faith organization registered with the Department
of Defense General qualifications may vary depending upon whether
youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether
youve never served before. WORK ENVIRONMENT Navy Chaplains immerse
themselves in the daily lives of service members. In what can be
best described as a ministry of presence, they are there to offer
guidance and insight in the moment, whenever theyre needed. You
could provide support while on land or at sea, when presiding over
religious ceremonies on a base or when conducting services from the
flight deck of an aircraft carrier. PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES There
are part-time opportunities as a Navy Chaplain. Serving part-time
as a Reserve Chaplain gives you the flexibility to minister in the
Navy while maintaining responsibilities to your congregation at
home. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and
responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. Required
qualifications:
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