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Job Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
Directors, Religious Activities and Education spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Speech Clarity, and Written Expression. Directors, Religious Activities and Education are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Customer and Personal Service, and Clerical and are skilled at Social Perceptiveness and Speaking.
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- Bible/Biblical Studies
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Work Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Coaching and Developing Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Getting Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Processing Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Interacting With Computers
Analyzing Data or Information
Staffing Organizational Units
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Originality
Far Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Near Vision
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Inductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Visualization
Memorization
Number Facility
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Closure
Selective Attention
Mathematical Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Finger Dexterity
Time Sharing
Depth Perception
Trunk Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Auditory Attention
Control Precision
Speed of Limb Movement
Multilimb Coordination
Gross Body Coordination
Stamina
Interests
Enterprising
Social
Conventional
Artistic
Realistic
Investigative
Knowledge
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Clerical
English Language
Philosophy and Theology
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
Personnel and Human Resources
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
Economics and Accounting
Law and Government
Mathematics
Communications and Media
Fine Arts
History and Archeology
Sociology and Anthropology
Transportation
Geography
Mechanical
Foreign Language
Telecommunications
Medicine and Dentistry
Wages
West Virginia
$82,560
Kansas
$81,430
South Carolina
$61,030
Washington
$60,770
Tennessee
$57,440
North Carolina
$56,950
District of Columbia
$55,240
Oklahoma
$54,790
Alabama
$51,220
Georgia
$50,970
New Mexico
$50,340
Wisconsin
$45,410
New Jersey
$45,070
Virginia
$44,660
Texas
$44,590
Indiana
$44,300
Minnesota
$44,160
Maryland
$41,160
California
$37,820
Rhode Island
$37,140
Connecticut
$36,610
Florida
$35,000
New York
$34,910
Iowa
$34,200
Oregon
$33,930
Michigan
$33,480
Illinois
$33,240
North Dakota
$32,620
Ohio
$32,590
Colorado
$30,140
Alaska
$28,840
Louisiana
$26,180
Pennsylvania
$25,500
Montana
$23,230
Hawaii
$20,450
Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Writing
Management of Personnel Resources
Time Management
Learning Strategies
Active Listening
Persuasion
Complex Problem Solving
Instructing
Service Orientation
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Management of Financial Resources
Systems Evaluation
Negotiation
Mathematics
Systems Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Science
Quality Control Analysis
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Achievement
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Support
Work Styles
Leadership
Social Orientation
Integrity
Dependability
Self Control
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Achievement/Effort
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Telephone
Contact With Others
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Public Speaking
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Physical Proximity
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Sitting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Consequence of Error
Duration of Typical Work Week
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Level of Competition
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Walking and Running
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
- Importance Supplemental-
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
Doctoral Degree
Post-Doctoral Training