Will “Religious Activities Director” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.

• Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.

• Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.

• Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.

• Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.

• Plan fundraising activities for the church.

• 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.

• Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.

• 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.

• Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.

• Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.

• Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.

• Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.

• Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.

• Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.

• Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.

• Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.