Military Muslim Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Kildeer (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization within the military seeks qualified military chaplains to provide pastoral care and counseling. Candidates will manage spiritual centers and advise on ethical and quality-of-life issues while supporting the spiritual resilience of Airmen. This role demands strong leadership, a relevant degree, and experience in religious ministry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 120 semester hours.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree (at least 72 hours).
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual, ethical, moral, and quality-of-life issues.

Skills

Counseling

Religious Ministry Leadership

Ethical Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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

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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.