Military Orthodox Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Air Force as a chaplain, providing pastoral care and spiritual support to Airmen worldwide. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and providing moral guidance to leadership. Candidates will need a Bachelor’s degree and leadership experience in religious ministry for this entry-level officer position.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise leadership on ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

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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 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

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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, have no convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor traffic violations), no disciplinary action for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse. Must 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 your 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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