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Occupation

Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

$60,810 medianBelow-avg outlookGraduate degree

O*NET 31.0 · 21-2011.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Pray and promote spirituality.
  2. 02Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
  3. 03Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
  4. 04Administer religious rites or ordinances.
  5. 05Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.
  6. 06Plan or lead religious education programs.
  7. 07Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.
  8. 08Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.
  9. 09Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.
  10. 10Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
  11. 11Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.
  12. 12Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

MinisterPastorPriestRectorBishopChaplainChildren's MinisterImamRabbiWorship Pastor

Titles reported by employers for this occupation. Search job boards with these, not the O*NET name.

Knowledge the job leans on

Philosophy and TheologyEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingTherapy and CounselingCommunications and MediaPsychology

Skills that carry over from service

Social PerceptivenessInstructingService OrientationPersuasionJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingNegotiation