Eastern Orthodox Priest

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an Eastern Orthodox Priest to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to Airmen. The role entails managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising military leadership on moral and ethical issues. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Required education includes a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and receive Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Pastoral care

Leadership

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

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Overview

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the many situations our Airmen face throughout their service. Air Force chaplains provide pastoral care and counseling to individuals of all faiths and no faith, supporting the spiritual resilience of our Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, they offer faith and personal guidance, advocate for Airmen, and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites
• Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
• Supervise and manage chapel personnel, operations, and religious ministry programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours. A Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Other faith groups.
• Additional Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser, meet medical and physical fitness standards, have no convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor infractions), no disciplinary action for unprofessional relationships, no record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence or child abuse, and be commissioned before age 40 (age waivers may be available).

Personnel Status

When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on your education level and experience.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration

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