21-2021.00

Directors, Religious Activities & 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.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Community and Social Service
Job Zone:Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Industry:Other Services (Except Public Administration)
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Key Tasks

  • Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
  • Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
  • Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
  • Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
  • Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
  • Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
  • Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
  • Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
  • Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
  • Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
  • Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.
  • Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
  • Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.
  • Plan fundraising activities for the church.
  • Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
  • Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.
  • Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
  • Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.

Skills

Speaking
78%
Social Perceptiveness
75%
Active Listening
75%
Reading Comprehension
72%
Active Learning
72%
Instructing
72%
Service Orientation
72%
Critical Thinking
72%
Coordination
69%
Learning Strategies
69%
Judgment and Decision Making
66%
Complex Problem Solving
63%
Writing
56%
Time Management
53%
Persuasion
53%
Systems Analysis
53%
Monitoring
53%
Negotiation
50%
Management of Personnel Resources
50%
Systems Evaluation
47%
Operations Analysis
47%
Management of Material Resources
44%
Management of Financial Resources
44%
Mathematics
28%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Quality Control Analysis
25%
Technology Design
22%
Programming
19%
Troubleshooting
13%
Science
10%
Operation and Control
3%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Selection
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Philosophy and Theology
80%
Education and Training
75%
Customer and Personal Service
74%
English Language
69%
Psychology
63%
Therapy and Counseling
61%
Administration and Management
55%
Public Safety and Security
54%
Personnel and Human Resources
53%
Communications and Media
52%
Sociology and Anthropology
46%
Law and Government
39%
Economics and Accounting
39%
Administrative
38%
Mathematics
35%
Sales and Marketing
32%
Computers and Electronics
32%
Medicine and Dentistry
27%
Telecommunications
21%
Transportation
21%
History and Archeology
19%
Fine Arts
19%
Foreign Language
15%
Building and Construction
14%
Geography
13%
Engineering and Technology
13%
Design
13%
Biology
13%
Mechanical
11%
Production and Processing
11%
Food Production
8%
Chemistry
7%
Physics
0%

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Abilities

Oral Expression
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Written Expression
75%
Speech Clarity
72%
Speech Recognition
72%
Oral Comprehension
72%
Deductive Reasoning
69%
Problem Sensitivity
66%
Fluency of Ideas
60%
Inductive Reasoning
60%
Originality
60%
Information Ordering
56%
Near Vision
53%
Category Flexibility
53%
Selective Attention
50%
Far Vision
47%
Flexibility of Closure
47%
Memorization
47%
Number Facility
44%
Mathematical Reasoning
41%
Speed of Closure
41%
Visualization
38%
Time Sharing
38%
Perceptual Speed
31%
Trunk Strength
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Auditory Attention
25%
Depth Perception
25%
Visual Color Discrimination
25%
Wrist-Finger Speed
13%
Finger Dexterity
10%
Multilimb Coordination
10%
Dynamic Strength
6%
Stamina
6%
Static Strength
6%
Explosive Strength
6%
Gross Body Coordination
6%
Extent Flexibility
3%
Spatial Orientation
3%
Gross Body Equilibrium
3%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%
Reaction Time
0%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
0%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Control Precision
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Rate Control
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Manual Dexterity
0%

Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
94%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
90%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
86%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
84%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
83%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
81%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
81%
Getting Information
81%
Thinking Creatively
80%
Developing and Building Teams
79%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
75%
Working with Computers
74%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
73%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
73%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
73%
Scheduling Work and Activities
72%
Training and Teaching Others
70%
Coaching and Developing Others
66%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
65%
Performing Administrative Activities
64%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
63%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
63%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
62%
Documenting/Recording Information
62%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
60%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
60%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
60%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
58%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
58%
Performing General Physical Activities
52%
Analyzing Data or Information
51%
Selling or Influencing Others
50%
Processing Information
49%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
46%
Staffing Organizational Units
42%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
30%
Controlling Machines and Processes
25%
Handling and Moving Objects
23%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
15%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
15%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
10%

Work Context

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

100%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

96%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

93%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

86%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

82%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

80%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

77%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

76%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

72%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

67%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

60%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

60%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

58%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

57%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

54%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

46%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

44%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

42%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

40%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

38%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

37%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

33%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

28%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

26%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

20%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

19%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

18%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

15%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

14%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

12%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

11%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

11%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

11%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

10%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

10%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

10%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

8%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

7%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

7%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

5%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

4%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

3%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

3%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

2%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

1%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

0%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

0%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

0%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

0%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

0%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

0%

Education

Bachelor's degree

54%

Post-secondary certificate

21%

Associate's degree

14%

Interests

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

100

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

84

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

41

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

37

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

31

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

0

Work Styles

Integrity
93%
Empathy
89%
Dependability
87%
Sincerity
84%
Social Orientation
83%
Cooperation
81%
Leadership Orientation
80%
Optimism
80%
Adaptability
68%
Perseverance
66%
Self-Control
66%
Achievement Orientation
65%
Initiative
65%
Stress Tolerance
64%
Self-Confidence
62%
Attention to Detail
57%
Humility
57%
Intellectual Curiosity
56%
Innovation
50%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
47%
Cautiousness
40%

Work Values

Relationships
100%
Achievement
78%
Independence
72%
Working Conditions
67%
Recognition
45%
Support
45%

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