Military Protestant Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service (AAFES) seeks a dedicated chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual leadership. This role requires managing spiritual centers and advising on moral and ethical matters to support Airmen's resilience. Candidates must have both Bachelor’s and Master of Divinity degrees alongside relevant experience in religious ministry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Religious Counseling

Ethical Guidance

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 120 semester hours

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 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

Officer*

*When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education level and experience.