Will “Minister” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Job Description

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.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 21-2011.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 49,450.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 23.00
• Currently, there are 49,320 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Clergy”.

Also Known As…

• Clergy
• Rector
• Rabbi
• Priest
• Pastor
• Missionary Coordinator
• Minister
• Congregational Care Pastor
• Confessor
• Children's Minister
• Catholic Priest
• Youth Pastor
• Worship Leader
• Vicar
• Student Ministry Pastor
• Presbyterian Clergy
• Prefect
• Preacher
• Pope
• Pastoral Counselor
• Ordained Minister
• Mohel
• Minister Assistant
• Marriage Performer
• Marriage Counselor Minister
• Imam
• Hospital Chaplain
• Hospice Chaplain
• Hebrew Cantor
• Elder
• Deaconess
• Deacon
• Curate
• Clergy Member
• Christian Counselor
• Chaplain
• Chancellor
• Catechist
• Cantor
• Brother

Tasks for “Minister”

• Plan or lead religious education programs.
• Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.
• Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.
• Pray and promote spirituality.
• Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
• Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.
• Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.
• Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.
• Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.
• Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
• Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.
• Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.
• Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
• Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs.
• Read from sacred texts such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
• Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
• Administer religious rites or ordinances.
• Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.
• Organize and lead regular religious services.
• Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
• Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.

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