Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
<ul><li>Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.</li><li>Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.</li><li>Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.</li><li>Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.</li><li>Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.</li><li>Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.</li><li>Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.</li><li>Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.</li><li>Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.</li><li>Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.</li><li>Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.</li><li>Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.</li><li>Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.</li><li>Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.</li></ul>