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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for military ministry in the United States is $42,283.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $45,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Military Ministry job involves providing spiritual support, counseling, and religious services to military personnel and their families. This role is often fulfilled by chaplains or faith-based organizations that work with the armed forces. Responsibilities can include leading worship services, offering moral guidance, and supporting service members through personal and ethical challenges. Military ministry aims to strengthen faith, resilience, and well-being within the military community.

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Professionals in Military Ministry often serve in dynamic, sometimes high-stress environments, supporting service members and their families through deployments, relocations, and crises. They may need to address sensitive issues such as grief, trauma, and moral injury while respecting diverse beliefs and maintaining confidentiality. Collaboration with military leadership, counseling teams, and other chaplains is common, requiring adaptability and cultural competency. Being flexible and mission-focused helps cope with the unpredictable nature of military life, ensuring meaningful support to those they serve.

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Infographic showing various Military Ministry job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,283 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Assistant Director, Ministry to the Armed Forces

The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Other

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LCMS Corporate Synod - St. Louis, MO 63122

Position Type: Full Time

The LCMS Mission

"In grateful response to God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities, and world."

Department Profile

In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities, and the world.

Reporting Relationships
  • Reports to the Director for Ministry to the Armed Forces (MAF).
  • Consults with and is accountable to the MAF Director and functions in accordance with policies established.
Essential Job Functions
  • Supports the Director in the development and execution of all policies, plans, and operations of the Ministry to the Armed Forces.
  • Represents the Director in all administrative matters in their absence.
  • Serves as the primary author of Ministry to the Armed Forces publications, including the “So Help Me God” newsletter, “Pass in Review,” and the “WARNO.”
  • Assists the Director in conducting official endorser visits with Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, VA Hospital Chaplains, and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) chaplains.
  • Provides support to VA chaplains during professional training seminars and as needed.
  • Assists in the planning and execution of LCMS Lutheran Chaplain professional development training seminars and Operation Barnabas events.
  • Manages special projects as assigned by the Director, including the oversight and execution of periodic programs in support of military ministry.
  • Works collaboratively within a team environment to achieve the goals of the Ministry to the Armed Forces, particularly in the Director’s absence.
  • Actively supports the chaplain candidate program at both seminaries by mentoring chaplain seminarian candidates and networking with seminary recruiters and faculty in accordance with the LCMS Chaplain Handbook.
  • Collaborates effectively with both the Ministry to the Armed Forces and the Office of International Mission teams.
  • Complies with any revisions to this position description and perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
  • Active member of a congregation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and supportive of the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws, and policies.
  • Ordained pastor of the LCMS.
  • Holds a Master of Divinity degree or higher.
  • Possesses extensive active-duty military experience.
  • Has served in a leadership role as a military chaplain preferably at the O5 level or higher.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
  • Demonstrates strong theological proficiency and knowledge of current issues and trends relevant to ministry in the Armed Forces.
  • Highly respected by peers in the chaplaincy with a demonstrated ability to build strong, positive relationships and rapport.
  • Possesses a thorough working knowledge of the various branches of the U.S. military.
  • Able and willing to travel extensively outside the St. Louis metropolitan area.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; able to evaluate information, arguments, and evidence to form sound judgments and make informed decisions.
  • Excellent professional writing, preaching, public speaking, and training facilitation skills relevant to military ministry.
  • Skilled at coordinating with congregations, pastors, organizations, and Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs) to advance the mission of the Ministry to the Armed Forces.
Supervisory Responsibility
  • None
Additional Requirements
  • Must reside in the St. Louis metropolitan area and work from the International Center
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