Protestant Clergy

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Piney Point Village (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army and Airforce Exchange Service is seeking an Air Force Chaplain to provide pastoral care and guidance. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and offering support on moral and ethical issues. Candidates must have the appropriate theological education, relevant leadership experience, and be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and receive ecclesiastical endorsement.
• Must meet medical and physical fitness standards.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

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Location: Piney Point Village, TX 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 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.