Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking a Military Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling to Air Force personnel. The position requires a Master's degree in Theology and significant experience in religious ministry. Responsibilities include managing spiritual services, advising leadership on ethical issues, and performing religious rites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 120 semester hours required.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree needed.
• Two years of leadership experience in religious ministry.

Responsibilities

• Manage spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise leadership.
• Supervise chapel operations and programs.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Ethical Advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Military Catholic Chaplain

Location: Forest Park, IL | Company: Air Force

Description:

Providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to Airmen of faith and no faith, Air Force chaplains support the spiritual resilience of personnel worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains offer faith and personal guidance, advocate for 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, and morale issues
• Supervise chapel personnel, operations, and religious programs

Career Tasks:

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Qualifications, Education, and Training:

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree with at least 120 semester hours; Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with at least 72 hours from an accredited institution.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of leadership in religious ministry.
• 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 record, and be commissioned before age 40 (age waivers may be available).