Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

Join a vital role as a Military Catholic Chaplain with ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES, focusing on the spiritual needs of Airmen. This position requires strong leadership, counseling, and religious ministry skills, along with relevant educational qualifications. Become an integral part of promoting spiritual resilience and support within the military community through pastoral care and guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 120 semester hours.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Moral and Ethical Guidance

Religious Ministry

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Military Catholic Chaplain role at ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES.

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than 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

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

• Personnel Status: Officer

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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