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Eastern Orthodox Priest

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES

Lovettsville (VA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking a chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling for military personnel. Duties include managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising on ethical matters. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s and a Master of Divinity, have relevant experience, and meet other qualifications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
  • Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral care
Counseling
Ethics
Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree
Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout the course of 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 all over the world. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance. They are also advocates 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 by civilian courts (except for minor traffic violations or similar infractions)

          No disciplinary action for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship

          No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence or child abuse

          Be commissioned by 40 years of age, age waivers may be available

        • Officer*

          *When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience.

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