Clergy

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

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Clergy.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Clergy.