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Clergy - 21-2011.00

O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Pastor
  • Confessor
  • Minister
  • Catholic Priest
  • Priest
  • Rector
  • Children's Minister
  • Children's Pastor
  • College Chaplain
  • Evangelism Pastor

SOC Occupation Groups

21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations
21-2000 Religious Workers
21-2010 Clergy
21-2011.00 Clergy

Related Occupations

Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • advise individuals regarding marriage, health, finances, or religion
  • analyze member participation or changes in congregation emphasis
  • collect details for stories or articles
  • counsel individuals in spiritual matters
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • empathize with others during counseling or related services
  • interpret doctrine of religion
  • maintain cooperative working relationships within community service
  • make presentations
  • motivate people
  • promote objectives of institution to associations, agencies, or community groups
  • refer clients to community services or resources
  • use agency mission as a guideline in social services delivery
  • use counseling techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use teaching techniques
  • write sales or informational speeches

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Chaplain (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Chaplain (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Chaplain (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Chaplain Candidate Program Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Chaplain Selectee (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Chaplain Specialist (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Chaplain, Buddhist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Chaplain, Jewish (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Chaplain, Muslim (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Chaplain, Orthodox (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Chaplain, Protestant (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Chaplain, Roman Catholic (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Claimant Chaplain (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Clinical Pastoral Educator (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Command and Unit Chaplain (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Force Chaplain (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Group Chaplain (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Strategic/Joint Chaplain (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Supervisory Chaplain (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Tactical Chaplain (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Clergy Member