Clergy

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

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

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