According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations. | 84% |
| Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers. | 83% |
| Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs. | 82% |
| Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats. | 79% |
| Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems. | 79% |
| Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation. | 79% |
| Train and supervise religious education instructional staff. | 77% |
| Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details. | 77% |
| Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education. | 74% |
| Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities. | 73% |
| Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources. | 73% |
| Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs. | 72% |
| Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings. | 71% |
| Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities. | 68% |
| Plan fundraising activities for the church. | 63% |
| Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications. | 63% |
| Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs. | 62% |
| Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations. | 61% |
| Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions. | 57% |
