Directors, Religious Activities and Education

• Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
• Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
• Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
• Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
• Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
• Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.

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• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Directors, Religious Activities and Education.