Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.

Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.

Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.

Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.

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.

Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.

Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.

Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.

Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.

Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.

Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.

Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.

Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.

Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.

Plan fundraising activities for the church.

Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.

Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.

Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.