Military Protestant Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Tremonton (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling to Airmen. The role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising on ethical and spiritual matters. This is a full-time position requiring strong leadership skills, relevant education, and experience in religious ministry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree with 120 semester hours.
• Master of Divinity with 72 hours from accredited institution.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on spiritual issues.
• Supervise and manage chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Spiritual Guidance

Ethical Advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the 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, and they also serve as advocates for our Airmen, consulting with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• 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

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
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, other faith groups
• 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 infractions)
• No disciplinary actions for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available

Additional Details

• Personnel Status: Officer — commissioned as an officer upon joining, with rank based on education and experience
• 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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