Directors, Religious Activities and Education

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (58%).

• Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.
• Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
• Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
• Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
• Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
• Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
• Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
• Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
• Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
• Plan fundraising activities for the church.
• Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.

• Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.
• Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
• Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
• 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.
• Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
• Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
• Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.