Eastern Orthodox Priest

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Lawrenceville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service seeks qualified candidates for the role of Air Force chaplain. This position involves providing spiritual guidance, managing religious programs, and ensuring the well-being of Airmen. Candidates must hold advanced theological degrees and demonstrate leadership in ministry.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet fitness standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise leadership.
• Supervise chapel personnel and ministry programs.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Ethical advice

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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

CAREER TASKS

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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 or inappropriate relationships
  
  No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
  
  Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available

Officer*

*Joining the chaplain corps results in commissioning as an officer. Your rank depends on education level and experience.