# Directors, Religious Activities and Education > Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems. - Code: 21-2021.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 21-2021) - Family: [Community & Social Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-21), one of its 18 occupations - Tasks: 19 tasks (17 core and 2 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2021.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/21-2021.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations. Core task · Task 12977 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 2. Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers. Core task · Task 12975 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2023 3. Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs. Core task · Task 12978 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 4. Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats. Core task · Task 12983 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 5. Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems. Core task · Task 12980 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 6. Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation. Core task · Task 12982 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 7. Train and supervise religious education instructional staff. Core task · Task 12976 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 8. Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details. Core task · Task 12979 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 9. Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education. Core task · Task 12981 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2023 10. Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities. Core task · Task 12986 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 11. Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources. Core task · Task 12987 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 12. Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs. Core task · Task 12991 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 13. Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings. Core task · Task 12985 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 14. Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities. Core task · Task 12984 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 15. Plan fundraising activities for the church. Core task · Task 20750 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 16. Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs. Core task · Task 12988 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 17. Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations. Core task · Task 12989 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 18. Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications. Supplemental task · Task 12992 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 19. Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions. Supplemental task · Task 12990 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2023 ## More in Community & Social Service - [Child, Family, and School Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1021.00): 21 tasks - [Clergy](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2011.00): 21 tasks - [Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1099.00): no tasks listed - [Community Health Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1094.00): 28 tasks - [Counselors, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1019.00): no tasks listed - [Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1012.00): 35 tasks - [Health Education Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1091.00): 16 tasks - [Healthcare Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1022.00): 17 tasks - [Marriage and Family Therapists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1013.00): 15 tasks - [Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1023.00): 13 tasks - [Mental Health Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1014.00): 27 tasks - [Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1092.00): 21 tasks - [Rehabilitation Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1015.00): 17 tasks - [Religious Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2099.00): no tasks listed - [Social and Human Service Assistants](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1093.00): 19 tasks - [Social Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1011.00): 23 tasks ## Where this comes from Quoted from O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0: free to copy and reuse, with credit. 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