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Clergy: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

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This source lists 21 tasks, including 21 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 10934 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Pray and promote spirituality.

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Core · Task 10936 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.

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Core · Task 10935 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.

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Core · Task 10937 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Organize and lead regular religious services.

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Core · Task 10939 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.

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Core · Task 10938 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.

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Core · Task 10940 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.

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Core · Task 10943 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Administer religious rites or ordinances.

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Core · Task 10950 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.

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Core · Task 10941 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.

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Core · Task 10942 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.

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Core · Task 20748 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Plan or lead religious education programs.

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Core · Task 10944 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.

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Core · Task 10947 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.

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Core · Task 10945 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.

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Core · Task 10948 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.

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Core · Task 10949 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.

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Core · Task 10952 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.

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Core · Task 20749 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs.

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Core · Task 10951 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.

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Core · Task 10953 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.

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