Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking a Military Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and guidance to Airmen. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship, and advising on spiritual and ethical issues, requiring a master's degree and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 120 semester hours required.
• Master’s degree with 72 hours from accredited institution.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Religious Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

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Military Catholic Chaplain

Location: Gerald, MO Company: Air Force

Description:

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the 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 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

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Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 120 semester hours. A 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, have 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, and be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available).