Eastern Orthodox Priest

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; North Apollo (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and ministry to Airmen. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising military leadership on moral and ethical matters. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, aiming to support the spiritual resilience of service members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 120 hours required.
• Master of Divinity with at least 72 hours from an accredited institution.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on ethical issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and manage religious programs.

Skills

Supervision

Advising

Pastoral Care

Ethical Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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