Lutheran Chaplain

Start a meaningful career as a Chaplain at Pleasant View!

At Lutheran Life Communities, our mission is to empower vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations. As a Chaplain, you’ll play a vital role in fulfilling that mission—serving our residents with compassion and spiritual care in a community guided by faith, purpose, and connection. This is a unique opportunity to touch lives and minister to individuals during life’s most significant moments.

• A long-standing mission of service since 1892
• A faith-based, inclusive culture centered around care, connection, and dignity
• Great benefits package and supportive team environment
• Salary: $57,000-$70,000based on experience| Full-time

As a Chaplain, you’ll serve as a spiritual presence for residents and their families, offering prayer, counseling, worship services, and support during end-of-life and grieving processes. You’ll foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all faiths, build meaningful relationships with our community, and ensure every resident feels supported spiritually and emotionally.

• Leading and coordinating regular worship services, Bible studies, and seasonal celebrations (Advent, Lent, All Saints Sunday)
• Providing individual spiritual care and counseling for residents and families
• Supporting grief and end-of-life transitions in collaboration with Social Services and hospice
• Offering inclusive spiritual support, including coordinating Catholic sacraments and interfaith connections
• Building relationships with local clergy and faith communities
• Participating in funerals, memorials, and special services upon request
• Working closely with the Lutheran Foundation for the Aging (LFA), who oversees this role

Please note:

Primary spiritual support for team members is provided by Marketplace Chaplains. Your role focuses on spiritual care for residents and families.

• A heart for ministry and a calling to serve the elderly, including those experiencing dementia
• Experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, or congregational ministry
• Comfort ministering to individuals from a variety of religious backgrounds
• Ability to deliver compassionate, accessible sermons and lead inclusive worship
• Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays based on residents' needs

• Ordained Lutheran pastor (ELCA or LCMS) (preferred)