Spiritual Director

Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.

Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.

Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.

Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.

Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.

Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.

Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.

Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.

Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.

Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.

Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.

Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.

Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.

Plan fundraising activities for the church.

Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.

Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.

Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.