Description
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.
- • 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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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
