Eastern Orthodox Priest

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is hiring a Chaplain responsible for providing spiritual care and pastoral support to military personnel. This role includes leading worship services, managing religious programs, and advising on spiritual and ethical issues, making it vital for the well-being of Airmen.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree with 120 semester hours.
• Master of Divinity degree required with 72 accredited hours.
• Two years of pastoral ministry experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious ministry leadership

Pastoral care

Advisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited field

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 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 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

Career Tasks

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Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours
• 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
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Other faith groups
• 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

Personnel Status

• Officer*
• Commissioned as an officer upon joining the chaplain corps, with rank based on education 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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