Military Protestant Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Military Protestant Chaplain plays a vital role in providing pastoral care and counseling to service members. This position requires a strong theological education, leadership skills, and a commitment to supporting Airmen in their moral and spiritual journeys. Experience in religious ministry and qualifications for commissioning are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with eligibility for commissioning.
• Relevant theological education from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers globally.
• Conduct worship services and advise leadership on ethical issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and religious ministry programs.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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Military Protestant Chaplain

Location: Sebree, KY Company: Air Force

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 globally.
• 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 at least 120 semester hours.
  
  Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with a minimum of 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 engaging in 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.