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ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Flat Rock (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for an Air Force Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to Airmen. This role involves leading worship services, advising on moral issues, and managing chapel operations on military installations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity, with two years of ministry experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the spiritual resilience of service members.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree 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 spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Ethical Advising

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 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 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.