skillfactor-pipeline/skills/missionary/references/tasks.md

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.