Eastern Orthodox Priest

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

Job summary

The Air Force is seeking an Eastern Orthodox Priest to provide pastoral care and counseling, manage spiritual centers, and enhance the spiritual resilience of Airmen. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and two years of religious ministry experience to support a diverse range of faith groups within a military setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• Ability to meet medical and physical standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Ethical advice

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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Eastern Orthodox Priest

Location: Mooresville, NC Company: Air Force

Description:

The Air Force chaplaincy provides pastoral care and counseling to support the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. Chaplains serve as spiritual leaders, offering faith and personal guidance, and act as advocates for Airmen while consulting with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations globally
• 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 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, and other faith groups.
• Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser, meet medical and physical standards, have no disqualifying legal or disciplinary history, and be commissioned before age 40 (age waivers may be available).