# Tasks & work activities — missionary

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 21-2021.00 (Directors, Religious Activities and Education).

## Task statements

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

## Detailed work activities

- Advise clients or community groups on health issues.
- Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.
- Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
- Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
- Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.
- Develop educational programs.
- Develop promotional strategies for religious organizations.
- Help clients get needed services or resources.
- Interpret cultural or religious information for others.
- Lead classes or community events.
- Maintain professional social services knowledge.
- Manage organizational or program finances.
- Plan conferences, programs, or special events.
- Present social services program information to the public.
- Promote products, activities, or organizations.
- Provide educational materials to community members.
- Recruit personnel.
- Select staff, team members, or performers.
- Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
- Train staff members in social services skills.
- Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.