[Core] [56% incumbents] Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
  DWAs: Develop educational programs. | Lead classes or community events.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
  DWAs: Develop educational programs.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
  DWAs: Plan conferences, programs, or special events.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
  DWAs: Advise clients or community groups on health issues. | Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues. | Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
  DWAs: Develop promotional strategies for religious organizations. | Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
  DWAs: Train staff members in social services skills. | Supervise workers providing client or patient services.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
  DWAs: Plan conferences, programs, or special events.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  DWAs: Manage organizational or program finances.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
  DWAs: Maintain professional social services knowledge.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.
  DWAs: Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
  DWAs: Present social services program information to the public.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.
  DWAs: Develop promotional strategies for religious organizations.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Plan fundraising activities for the church.
  DWAs: Develop promotional strategies for religious organizations.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
  DWAs: Provide educational materials to community members.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
  DWAs: Help clients get needed services or resources. | Promote products, activities, or organizations.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.
  DWAs: Interpret cultural or religious information for others.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.
  DWAs: Plan conferences, programs, or special events. | Lead classes or community events.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
  DWAs: Recruit personnel. | Select staff, team members, or performers.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
  DWAs: Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:4.18 lvl:5.38) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Education and Training (imp:4.01 lvl:4.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.94 lvl:4.68) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Psychology (imp:3.50 lvl:4.07) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.42 lvl:4.07) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Administration and Management (imp:3.20 lvl:4.31) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.14 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.11 lvl:3.34) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:3.07 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.84 lvl:3.10) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.57 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:2.55 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:2.53 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:2.40 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.27 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.26 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.08 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Telecommunications (imp:1.85 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:1.84 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  History and Archeology (imp:1.77 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.76 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Foreign Language (imp:1.61 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Building and Construction (imp:1.57) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.52) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.51 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:1.51 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:1.50 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.42 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:1.42 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Chemistry (imp:1.26 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.01) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.75 lvl:5.19) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.59 lvl:5.37) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.42 lvl:5.22) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.34 lvl:4.32) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.33 lvl:5.76) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.24 lvl:4.78) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:4.34) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.22 lvl:4.39) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.21 lvl:4.76) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.16 lvl:4.41) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.99 lvl:4.81) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Working with Computers (imp:3.94 lvl:3.08) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.92 lvl:4.63) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.92 lvl:4.65) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.90 lvl:4.57) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.89 lvl:4.39) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.79 lvl:4.35) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.64 lvl:4.15) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.59 lvl:3.97) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.55 lvl:3.54) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.53 lvl:3.66) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.51 lvl:3.63) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.49 lvl:3.01) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.49 lvl:4.24) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.40 lvl:4.43) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.39 lvl:3.58) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.39 lvl:3.70) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.33 lvl:3.83) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.31 lvl:3.73) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.08 lvl:2.97) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.03 lvl:2.97) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.99 lvl:3.18) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Processing Information (imp:2.96 lvl:3.19) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.85 lvl:3.19) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.69 lvl:3.23) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.19 lvl:1.79) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.98 lvl:2.04) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.90 lvl:2.18) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.60 lvl:1.26) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.60) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.38 lvl:0.89) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:5.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.80) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.68) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Dependability (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Sincerity (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:2.49) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.40) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Optimism (imp:2.40) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Control (imp:1.98) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:1.97) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.95) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.93) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.87) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.71) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Humility (imp:1.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.68) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.20) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 22,160
  annual_median    : $52,100
  annual_pct10     : $34,670
  annual_pct25     : $44,010
  annual_pct75     : $73,730
  annual_pct90     : $98,310
  annual_mean      : $62,100
  hourly_median    : $25.05

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alabama ($79,310)
  lowest_state     : Louisiana ($29,540)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.685x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (43 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   17,660  median: $  51,210
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,170  median: $  53,090
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      970  median: $  73,320
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      170  median: $ 117,710
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       70  median: $  62,140

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   17,660  median: $  51,210
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,170  median: $  53,090
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      970  median: $  73,320
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      170  median: $ 117,710
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       70  median: $  62,140

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
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match_score        : 0.0000
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Religious education (similarity: 0.5938)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_education
  QID: Q1412471
  Extract: In secular usage, religious education is the teaching of a particular religion and its varied aspects: its beliefs, doctrines, rituals, customs, rites, and personal roles. In Western and secular culture, religious education can imply a type of education which is separate from academia, and which (ge

  Title: Education (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education
  QID: Q8434
  Extract: Education is the transmission of knowledge and skills and the development of character traits. Formal education happens in a complex institutional framework, like public schools. Non-formal education is also structured but occurs outside the formal schooling system, while informal education is unstr

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2254)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_China
  QID: Q757827
  Extract: Education in the People's Republic of China is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the Ministry of Education. By law, education in the People's Republic of China is led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and adheres to its ideology. All citizens must atten

  Title: Education in Turkey (similarity: 0.2812)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Turkey
  QID: Q898130
  Extract: Education in Turkey is governed by a national system which was established in accordance with Atatürk's Reforms. It is a state-supervised system designed to produce a skillful professional class for the social and economic institutes of the country.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, clear educational requirements, and robust wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. The occupation has well-defined tasks and clear industry concentration patterns.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T16:39:06.250439+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,527
tokens_output        : 4,088
cost_usd             : $0.044849
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. The closest semantic neighbor 'Religious education' with 0.594 similarity provides relevant context about teaching religious concepts, which aligns with the educational programming aspects of this occupation.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Directors of Religious Activities and Education coordinate educational programs and outreach initiatives for denominational groups, combining administrative leadership with pastoral care. They design curricula, manage staff, and provide counseling on spiritual, personal, and family matters within religious communities. These professionals serve as bridges between clergy and congregants, ensuring effective religious education delivery while addressing diverse community needs.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves developing study courses and selecting appropriate curricula for religious education programs within the congregation. They schedule special events like retreats, conferences, and seminars while coordinating with other ministry members to establish program goals. Much of their time is spent counseling individuals on interpersonal, health, financial, or religious challenges, requiring both listening skills and theological knowledge. Administrative duties include training and supervising instructional staff, analyzing budget data to determine priorities, and implementing program plans by ordering materials and reserving spaces. They frequently visit congregational members' homes to provide pastoral support and attend professional development workshops to gather new program ideas.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate strong social orientation and empathy, naturally drawn to helping others navigate life challenges through spiritual guidance. They possess excellent communication abilities, comfortable both in one-on-one counseling situations and leading group educational activities. Successful directors combine theological depth with practical administrative skills, able to develop comprehensive educational programs while managing budgets and staff effectively. Those who thrive typically have high dependability and integrity, as congregants must trust them with personal matters, and they show genuine cooperation in working with diverse ministry teams and community members.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a bachelor's degree, with 53.6% of professionals holding this credential, often in theology, religious studies, or education. Post-secondary certificates in ministry or religious education account for 21.1% of educational backgrounds, while 14.4% hold associate's degrees. Practical experience through church volunteering, youth ministry involvement, or religious education teaching provides essential hands-on preparation for this considerable preparation needed role.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement typically leads to senior ministry positions such as associate pastor roles, denominational leadership positions, or social services management. Many progress to education administration in religious institutions or transition to broader community service management roles. Some pursue advanced theological degrees to become ordained clergy, while others leverage their counseling and program development skills to move into secular educational coordination or nonprofit leadership positions.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 22,160 professionals nationally with a median annual salary of $52,100 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $34,670 to $98,310 annually. Geographic variation is significant, with Alabama offering the highest median wages at $79,310 compared to Louisiana's $29,540, creating a 2.69x ratio difference. Employment concentrates heavily in Other Services sectors (17,660 positions), followed by Educational Services (3,170 positions) and Health Care and Social Assistance (970 positions). The role exists primarily within religious organizations, limiting geographic mobility compared to secular education positions but offering stable employment within established religious communities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation faces low automation risk due to its heavy reliance on interpersonal relationships and spiritual counseling, activities requiring human empathy and theological interpretation. While administrative tasks like scheduling and budget analysis may benefit from digital tools, the core functions of pastoral care, religious education, and community relationship building remain fundamentally human-centered and resistant to technological replacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Clergy (21-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share Philosophy and Theology knowledge at expert levels and similar Social-Enterprising RIASEC patterns, representing natural career progression.
    data: Philosophy and Theology knowledge level 5.4
    data: Social orientation 7.00
    data: Counseling individuals regarding religious problems
  [skill_overlap] Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (21-1012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require high levels of counseling skills, active listening (4.0 importance), and helping individuals resolve personal challenges.
    data: Active Listening importance 4.0
    data: Counseling individuals regarding interpersonal problems
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge 4.1
  [task_similarity] Social and Community Service Managers (11-9151.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve organizing and planning work (importance 4.3), managing program finances, and training supervisory staff in service environments.
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work importance 4.3
    data: Analyze revenue and program cost data
    data: Train and supervise instructional staff
  [knowledge_overlap] Instructional Coordinators (25-9031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require Education and Training knowledge at high levels (5.0) and involve developing educational programs and selecting curricula.
    data: Education and Training knowledge level 5.0
    data: Develop or direct study courses
    data: Select appropriate curricula for educational programs
  [riasec_cluster] Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both share Social-Enterprising orientations with emphasis on helping others and require similar interpersonal and counseling competencies.
    data: Social orientation 7.00
    data: Assisting and Caring for Others importance 4.8
    data: Counseling individuals regarding health problems

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['religious education director', 'christian education director', 'ministries director', 'religious activities director', 'church education coordinator', 'faith formation director', 'religious programming', 'ministry coordination']
  exclude_keywords : ['pastor', 'minister', 'chaplain', 'priest', 'rabbi']
  title_patterns   : ['Director of Religious Education', 'Christian Education Director', 'Ministries Director', 'Religious Activities Coordinator', 'Faith Formation Director']
  common_variations: ['adult ministries director', "children's ministries director", 'youth ministries director', 'family ministries director', 'campus ministries director', 'christian education coordinator', 'religious education coordinator', 'ministry director']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'religious', 'equipment', 'programs', 'activities', 'educational', 'principles', 'events', 'services', 'ideas', 'materials', 'resources', 'social', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'members', 'program', 'needs']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01510  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01474  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  inference:5%  dwas:2%
religious                  30  0.01079  inference            inference:47%  onet_tasks:30%  dwas:13%
equipment                  23  0.00827  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
programs                   19  0.00683  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:32%  dwas:32%  onet_dimensions:21%
activities                 17  0.00611  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  onet_tasks:24%  inference:18%
educational                16  0.00575  inference            inference:44%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00575  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                     15  0.00539  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:7%
services                   15  0.00539  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:40%  inference:20%
ideas                      14  0.00503  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:79%  onet_tasks:14%  inference:7%
materials                  13  0.00468  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
resources                  13  0.00468  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:23%  dwas:8%
social                     13  0.00468  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:31%  inference:23%
includes                   12  0.00432  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00432  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00432  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
members                    11  0.00396  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:27%  dwas:27%  inference:27%
program                    11  0.00396  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:36%  inference:36%  dwas:18%
needs                      11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
problems                   10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
needed                     10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
personal                   10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:20%  dwas:10%
techniques                 10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00360  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
goals                       9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:11%
administrative              9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:44%  onet_tasks:11%
providing                   9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
teaching                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  wikipedia:22%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
management                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
community                   9  0.00324  dwas                 dwas:56%  inference:44%
ways                        8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
public                      8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  wikipedia:25%  onet_tasks:12%
procedures                  8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%