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Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

$50,140
Median Pay
4-6 years
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EPOCH score: 22/25

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
  • Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
  • Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
  • Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
  • Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
  • Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
  • Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
  • Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
  • Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
  • Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.

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Typical Entry Education

Bachelor's degree

Time to Job Ready

4-6 years

Based on Job Zone 4. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

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Key Abilities

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Compensation Details

$32,030
10th Percentile
$50,140
Median
$104,430
90th Percentile

Based on 23,270 employed workers

Also Known As

Adult Ministries DirectorCampus Ministries DirectorCampus Ministry DirectorChildren and Family Ministries DirectorChildren and Youth Ministries DirectorChildren's DirectorChildren's Ministries CoordinatorChildren's Ministries DirectorChildren's Ministry DirectorChristian Education Director

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 21-2021.00