Military Muslim Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Barrington Hills (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force is seeking a chaplain to provide pastoral care, manage spiritual centers, conduct religious services, and guide personnel on ethical and moral issues. This role requires a Master of Divinity, two years of ministry experience, and a commitment to supporting the spiritual resilience of our Airmen.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Must receive Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• Must meet medical and physical fitness standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and provide spiritual guidance.
• Advise leadership on moral and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Crisis Management

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 all over the world. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance. They are also advocates 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 by civilian courts (except for minor traffic violations or similar infractions)
  No disciplinary action for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship
  No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence or child abuse
  Be commissioned by 40 years of age, age waivers may be available