Military Orthodox Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking a Chaplain who provides pastoral care and support to Airmen. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Divinity, along with experience in religious ministry leadership. This full-time position involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising on ethical issues.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet medical and fitness standards.
• Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on moral and ethical issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and manage religious ministry programs.

Skills

Religious Ministry Leadership

Counseling

Spiritual Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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 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

• Personnel Status Officer*
• When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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