Military Chaplain 50%, Associate Pastor 50% at Haninge Parish
Stockholm Amphibious Regiment (Amf 1) operates where water meets land and serves as the link between naval and army forces. The regiment trains amphibious soldiers, coastal rangers, sailors, and officers in various primary roles. The regiment is based in Haninge (Berga). Learn more at https://carefully_removed_external_link_due_to_policy Every day and every hour, our staff members make efforts that impact other people's lives, both in large and small ways, and both at home and around the world. The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value foundation built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.
Primary Responsibilities
As Military Chaplain, you will lead, be responsible for, and develop military pastoral care within Haninge garrison, Stockholm Amphibious Regiment (Amf 1), and the 4th Naval Battle Fleet, while being responsive to the regiment's needs. Spiritual care is part of personnel care and may include holding memorial ceremonies, conducting training, participating in value-based work, providing guidance on worldview matters, and offering comfort and strength in individuals' life situations. The position also involves contributing to family support work, including collaboration with organizations such as the Naval Home or similar. You will participate in certain continuing education days and appropriate training courses as designated by the regiment.
For the portion of the position placed in Haninge Parish as Associate Pastor, there are good opportunities to actively influence the direction. The focus is primarily on traditional pastoral duties. Västerhaninge-Muskö Congregation is the main base for the Associate Pastor role.
The role also involves:
Participating in exercises (maintaining strong ties with the congregation is important).
Potentially serving on a crisis management group.
Understanding the importance of collaboration and networking, viewing this as a "living" assignment that must always be optimized and updated.
Maintaining close cooperation with the parish and other faith communities, and maintaining close cooperation with military chaplains within the military region.
Reintroducing and integrating knowledge to/within the parish to increase understanding and awareness of the mission and function.
Responsibility for collaboration with other faith communities and identifying any potential need for support from other faith representatives.
Ensuring collaboration with the parish and diocese in building Total Defense.
Being aware that wartime deployment may occur.
Participating in regular collaboration meetings.
Coordinating military pastoral care according to the regiment commander's and field chaplain's instructions.
Developing proposals for the development of pastoral care within the regiment.
Contributing to the development of total defense capability.
Requirements for the Position:
Ordained priest within the Swedish Church.
Well-grounded in your priestly identity (priest, not soldier).
Security-cleared by the Swedish Armed Forces. Valid security clearance is required to serve at the regiment.
Swedish citizenship.
Class B driver's license.
Experience/Knowledge:
Preferably previous experience in institutional pastoral care, such as hospital chaplaincy, police work, or higher education. At least 5 years of congregation experience.
Previous experience with the Swedish Armed Forces is not a requirement, but understanding and respect for the context in which you will serve is very important, which is why appropriate training must be completed (such as GSU INT).
Knowledge of military pastoral care.
Personal Qualities:
It is expected that you are well-grounded in your priestly identity and therefore aware of your own limitations, responsibilities, and duties. You have high social competence, are trustworthy, and responsive to the regiment's needs. High adaptability is required. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that everyone acts in accordance with the prevailing value foundation. The Swedish Armed Forces' value foundation upholds the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).
The position may involve conducting business travel, participating in training and exercises in wartime organization.
Information about the Position: Krister Stenberg, Vicar, 08-555 670 23. The position is a permanent full-time employment. Start date as agreed. A 6-month probationary period may apply.
Submit your application in the form of a personal letter and a CV. We must receive your application no later than August 12, 2026. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled earlier. Upon possible employment, an extract from the police criminal record register will be provided.
Welcome to apply!
The Swedish Church in Haninge is a meeting place and source of strength in the midst of people's everyday lives. Our daily work is characterized by our shared values: Openness, Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy. The parish was established in 2018 and consists of three congregations: Dalarö-Ornö-Utö, Västerhaninge-Muskö, and Österhaninge. Together we are the Swedish Church in Haninge with approximately 41,000 members and just over 100,000 residents.
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