Military Muslim Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Air Force has an opportunity for a chaplain who will provide pastoral care and counseling to Airmen worldwide. This role entails managing spiritual centers, conducting religious services, and advising leadership on various ethical and quality-of-life issues. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and significant ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent with 72 hours from an 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 issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Spiritual Leadership

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 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