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Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Tasks
21 tasks21 core
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Code
21-2011.00SOC 2018: 21-2011

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What the work is made of

All 21 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

Core: central to the job

  1. Task 1. Pray and promote spirituality.Core taskTask 10934Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2023
  2. Task 2. Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.Core taskTask 10936Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2023
  3. Task 3. Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.Core taskTask 10935Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  4. Task 4. Organize and lead regular religious services.Core taskTask 10937Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  5. Task 5. Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.Core taskTask 10939Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  6. Task 6. Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.Core taskTask 10938Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2023
  7. Task 7. Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.Core taskTask 10940Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  8. Task 8. Administer religious rites or ordinances.Core taskTask 10943Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2023
  9. Task 9. Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.Core taskTask 10950Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2023
  10. Task 10. Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.Core taskTask 10941Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  11. Task 11. Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.Core taskTask 10942Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  12. Task 12. Plan or lead religious education programs.Core taskTask 20748Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2023
  13. Task 13. Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.Core taskTask 10944Rated by 62 people who do the job, August 2023
  14. Task 14. Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.Core taskTask 10947Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  15. Task 15. Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.Core taskTask 10945Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  16. Task 16. Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.Core taskTask 10948Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  17. Task 17. Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.Core taskTask 10949Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  18. Task 18. Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.Core taskTask 10952Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  19. Task 19. Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs.Core taskTask 20749Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2023
  20. Task 20. Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.Core taskTask 10951Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2023
  21. Task 21. Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.Core taskTask 10953Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2023

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 21-2011
  3. License
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  4. Changed by us
    Nothing.

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