Eastern Orthodox Priest

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Keansburg (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading military service organization is seeking an Air Force Chaplain. The chaplain will provide pastoral care, manage spiritual centers, and advise on ethical issues. Candidates must have relevant theological education and demonstrated leadership experience in ministry. This role is vital to the spiritual resilience of our Airmen, supporting their needs regardless of faith.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 120 semester hours required for the Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience mandatory.
• Must possess an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on moral and quality-of-life issues.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Religious Leadership

Ethical Advisory

Spiritual Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout their service. Providing pastoral care, ministry, and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith, Air Force chaplains are religious ministry professionals who support the spiritual resilience of our Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance. They also advocate for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations around the world
• 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

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QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING

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