Military Muslim Chaplain

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

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support to Airmen. The role includes managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising on various moral and ethical issues. This entry-level position requires a Bachelor’s degree and past ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 120 semester hours.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• U.S. citizenship and Ecclesiastical Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, and moral issues.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Interpersonal Skills

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 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 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 worldwide
• 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 Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, or other faith groups.
• Additional Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser, meet medical and physical fitness standards, have 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. Must be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available).
• Personnel Status: Officer. When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration

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