Protestant Clergy

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; New Madison (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is looking for a qualified Air Force Chaplain who will provide pastoral care and support the spiritual resilience of Airmen. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Divinity, along with pastoral ministry experience. This role involves managing spiritual centers and advising leadership on moral and ethical concerns, allowing for significant influence on the well-being of military personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 120 semester hours required.
• Master of Divinity with 72 hours from accredited institution required.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious guidance

Spiritual resilience support

Advisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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 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 age 40; age waivers may be available

Officer

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