Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour devenir aumônier dans les forces armées, offrant un soutien spirituel à nos militaires. Ce rôle comprend la gestion des ministères religieux, la conduite de services, et des conseils aux dirigeants. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme approprié et une expérience en ministère religieux.

Qualifications

• Deux ans d'expérience en ministère religieux.
• Citoyen américain requis.
• Endossement ecclésiastique requis.

Responsibilities

• Gérer et soutenir les centres spirituels sur les installations militaires.
• Conduire des services religieux et des liturgies.
• Conseiller la direction sur les questions d'éthique et de moralité.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Religious Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

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.