Direct and coordinate activities of a denominational group to meet religious needs of students. Plan, direct, or coordinate church school programs designed to promote religious education among church membership. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

• Director of Religious Activities
• Director, Religious Education

• Analyze member participation and changes in congregation emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
• Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to obtain program ideas, information, and resources.
• Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs, and to develop ways to encourage program participation.
• Confer with clergy members, congregation officials, and congregation organizations to encourage support of and participation in religious education activities.
• Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems.
• Develop and direct study courses and religious education programs within congregations.
• Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
• Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, and handling other administrative details.
• Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, and writing articles for local and national publications.
• Locate and distribute resources such as periodicals and curricula in order to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
• Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
• Plan and conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas and convictions.
• Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, and mailings.
• Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, and retreats.
• Select appropriate curricula and class structures for educational programs.
• Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
• Visit congregation members' homes, or arrange for pastoral visits, in order to provide information and resources regarding religious education programs.

• adapt activities to meet participant needs
• adapt course of study to meet student needs
• advise clients or customers
• advise individuals regarding marriage, health, finances, or religion
• analyze financial data
• analyze member participation or changes in congregation emphasis
• confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities
• convert information into instructional program
• coordinate activities of assistants
• coordinate educational content
• counsel individuals in spiritual matters
• determine customer needs
• develop instructional materials
• develop plans for programs or projects
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• empathize with others during counseling or related services
• explain rules, policies or regulations
• make presentations
• monitor operational budget
• order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
• plan meetings or conferences
• plan student extra-curricular activities
• promote objectives of institution to associations, agencies, or community groups
• schedule activities, classes, or events
• select teaching materials to meet student needs
• solicit support from officials or public
• use counseling techniques
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use public speaking techniques