Occupation
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
$52,100 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 21-2021.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.
- 02Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.
- 03Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
- 04Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
- 05Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
- 06Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
- 07Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
- 08Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
- 09Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
- 10Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- 11Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
- 12Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Children's Ministries DirectorChristian Education DirectorReligious Education DirectorYouth PastorAdult Ministries DirectorCampus Ministries DirectorReligious Education CoordinatorSenior Adults DirectorWomen's Ministries DirectorYouth Ministries Director
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Knowledge the job leans on
Philosophy and TheologyEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePsychologyTherapy and CounselingAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and Security
Skills that carry over from service
Social PerceptivenessInstructingService OrientationCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionSystems Analysis