Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an Air Force Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to Airmen. Responsibilities include managing spiritual programs, conducting worship services, and advising on ethical issues. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Divinity and experience in religious ministry leadership.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree with 120 semester hours.
• Master of Divinity with no less than 72 hours.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Ethical Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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 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

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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 or similar infractions).
  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.