Directors, Religious Activities & Education

Also Called: Children's Ministries Director, Christian Education Director, Religious Education Director, Youth Director

What Directors, Religious Activities & Education do

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.

  • Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
  • Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
  • Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work

Tools

  • Mobile phones
  • Notebook computers
  • Laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers

Technology

Web page creation and editing software
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Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Coordination

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
philisophy and religion
English language
Business
customer service
management
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 82% Bachelor's degree
  • 10% Master's degree
  • 6% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Enterprising (Persuader)
  • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Leadership
  • Self Control

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Directors, Religious Activities & Education across the country typically make.

$15.40 / hour
$32,030 /year

Entry Level

$24.11 / hour
$50,140 /year

Median Level

$50.21 / hour
$104,430 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

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