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Jason Rochester

Saint Hedwig,TX

Summary

Experienced religious ministry professional with a successful history of working in the military and prison environments. Skilled in pastoral counseling, providing spiritual resilience training, preaching, teaching, theology, managing strong teams, and suicide intervention.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Chaplain

4ES Corporation
11.2023 - Current
  • Staff chaplain at the Navy Medicine Training Support Center
  • Work with Sailors who are going through the Navy's Hospital Corpsman Basic Course, as well as advanced medical technical training programs
  • Support Sailors in crisis intervention, pastoral care, grief counseling, and adjustment challenges to military life.

Chaplain

US Navy Reserve
03.2013 - Current
  • Part-time position providing a range of ministries, pastoral care, and support to military members and their families
  • Diverse responsibilities including preaching, teaching, confidential counseling, team building, spiritual development, mentoring, marriage enrichment and spiritual resilience workshops, community relations, and suicide prevention and intervention training.

Chaplain

Federal Bureau of Prisons
11.2013 - 09.2020
  • Full-time staff chaplain for a medium security prison
  • Primarily responsible for leading weekly worship services, delivering sermons and administering sacraments such as baptism and the Lord's Supper as required
  • Provided pastoral counseling and guidance to inmates, offering support, hope, and assistance in navigating challenging circumstances, and preparing them for reintegration into society.

Chaplain

US Navy
03.2005 - 02.2013
  • Full-time active duty military service
  • Provided direct ministry to military members and their families at stations across the United States and Japan
  • Led weekly worship services and advised senior leaders on a range of critical issues
  • Coordinated essential support programs such as Vacation Bible School, marriage enrichment retreats, and community outreach projects.

Pastor

Jesus Is Lord Hispanic Mission
07.2003 - 02.2005
  • Part-time position
  • Played an instrumental role in the leadership of a Hispanic church plant, assuming weekly responsibilities for developing and delivering Spanish language worship services
  • Provided English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to individuals interested in learning the language, fostering language acquisition and cultural integration.

Director of Outreach and Missions

Oak Park Baptist Church
06.2000 - 06.2003
  • Part-time staff position at a local church
  • Oversaw the planning and implementation of evangelism opportunities and conducted outreach initiatives, promoting the spread of the gospel and connecting with individuals in the community
  • Organized and led annual mission trips to Coatepeque, Guatemala, nurturing a heart for missions within the congregation, encouraging engagement and participation in local and global outreach efforts.

Education

Master of Divinity in Christian Education and Leadership -

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science -

The Citadel
Charleston, SC
05.1999

Skills

  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Preaching
  • Teaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Presentation Skills
  • Military Experience
  • Religious Education
  • Theology
  • Prison Ministry
  • Team Building
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Ethics
  • Individual / Group Counseling
  • Grief Counseling
  • Bereavement Support (10 years)
  • Interfaith understanding
  • Records Management
  • Ethical guidance

Certification

Ordained Minister, Jul 2003

Secret Clearance

Additional Information

Elder, Pillar Church of Okinawa Jun 2021-Sep 2023

Volunteer position providing management and oversight of small group ministry, church administration, preaching, and spiritual care.

Timeline

Contract Chaplain

4ES Corporation
11.2023 - Current

Chaplain

Federal Bureau of Prisons
11.2013 - 09.2020

Chaplain

US Navy Reserve
03.2013 - Current

Chaplain

US Navy
03.2005 - 02.2013

Pastor

Jesus Is Lord Hispanic Mission
07.2003 - 02.2005

Director of Outreach and Missions

Oak Park Baptist Church
06.2000 - 06.2003

Master of Divinity in Christian Education and Leadership -

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science -

The Citadel
Jason Rochester