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, KY05.2003
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science -
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05.1999
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